Headhunting, Not CV Forwarding
We map the relevant talent market, identify professionals aligned with each mandate and approach them directly — including candidates who are not actively looking for a new role. We assess demonstrated evidence against agreed requirements and identify areas that need further validation.
Why Clients Work With SCS
01
Targeted Direct Search
We map relevant talent markets and approach hard-to-reach professionals, including those who are not actively looking for a new role.
02
Technical Understanding
Our engineering and technology perspective helps us challenge requirements, understand complex roles and engage credibly with technical leaders and specialists.
03
Evidence-Based Assessment
We assess candidates against agreed role criteria, distinguish evidence from interpretation and identify questions requiring further validation.
04
Senior-Led Search
Direct senior involvement throughout the mandate, from defining the search strategy to candidate interviews and client recommendations.
over 50
Selected leadership and specialist appointments across software, open-source technology, aerospace and industrial sectors.
Confirmed Placements
Open Source & AI
Head of Artificial Intelligence
Director of European Ecosystem
Software & Digital
Product Manager
Data Scientist
Aerospace & Engineering
Head of Engineering
Head of Airworthiness
Automotive & Industrial Technology
Director of Engineering
Plant Manager
Where We Work
Open Source & Developer Ecosystems
Leadership and specialist search for open-source organisations and developer ecosystems, including AI leadership, ecosystem development and technical infrastructure roles.
AI & Software
Recruitment of technology leaders and specialists across software engineering, product management, data science and SaaS businesses.
Aerospace & Engineering
Targeted search for engineering, airworthiness, operations and commercial leadership roles in technically demanding aerospace environments.
Automotive & Industrial Tech
Leadership and specialist recruitment across automotive engineering, manufacturing operations, product development and industrial functions.
Our Process
01
Understand
Clarify business objectives, role requirements, success criteria and the context of the appointment.
02
Map
Identify relevant talent markets, target organisations and potential candidates against the agreed search criteria.
03
Engage
Approach selected professionals directly, including those not actively seeking a new opportunity.
04
Assess
Evaluate candidates against agreed requirements, document relevant evidence and identify areas for further validation.
05
Advise
Present evidence-based assessments and recommendations to support informed client decisions.