Executive Search

The hire you cannot get wrong.

Human-led, bespoke search for your most senior and business-critical appointments in cyber, tech and digital. Discreet, relationship-driven, and built on deep market networks.

Precision Discretion Network Expert-led
When to use it

For senior and business-critical roles

When the appointment carries real weight, you want judgement, market insight and discretion, not just a fast shortlist. Our consultants lead the search personally from first brief to offer.

  • Leadership and C-suite, including CISO and Head of Security
  • Business-critical and niche specialist roles
  • Typically £80k+, confidential or hard-to-fill mandates
  • Where market mapping and a discreet approach matter
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They found us a security leader other firms said did not exist, and ran the whole process with real discretion.

Group CIO, FTSE 250
Our approach

A search run with precision

A consultative process, led by people, tailored to the role and to you.

Step 1

Confidential conversation

We start by understanding the role, the team and the context, in confidence. No obligation, no database dump.

Step 2

Research & market mapping

We map the market for the skills you need, including passive candidates who are not actively looking.

Step 3

Discreet approach

We engage targets personally and discreetly, protecting your brand and theirs throughout.

Step 4

Assessment & shortlist

You receive a considered shortlist with the rationale behind each candidate, not a long list to wade through.

Step 5

Offer & onboarding

We manage offer, negotiation and onboarding to get your chosen candidate through the door and settled.

Why Acumin

Networks built over two decades

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Years in cyber & tech search
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Specialist focus
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To first conversation

Precision

We target the few people who genuinely fit, not the many who nearly do.

Discretion

Confidential by default. Your search stays private, from brief to placement.

Network

Two decades of relationships across the cyber and technology market.

Let's talk, in confidence

Tell us about the role. We will arrange a confidential conversation with the consultant who knows your market.