Retained Search

Tailored search built around your needs

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Our retained search model is built for precision, speed, and long-term impact. Whether you're hiring for a single strategic role or would like to engage on a multi-hire project, we tailor every search to your unique needs.


We are headhunters first and foremost. Backed by a dedicated research function, we identify and engage the best passive talent in the market on your behalf.

Real insight,

unrivalled reach

Our searches start and end with our network

From the first conversation to the final shortlist, we provide detailed market intelligence and real-time feedback from every headhunt call, giving you full visibility of the landscape.


With over 70% of our placements coming through direct relationships and referral partners, we offer access to talent that others simply can’t reach.

Our searches start and end with our network

From the first conversation to the final shortlist, we provide detailed market intelligence and real-time feedback from every headhunt call, giving you full visibility of the landscape.


With over 70% of our placements coming through direct relationships and referral partners, we offer access to talent that others simply can’t reach.

WHAT OUR

Clients ARE SAYING

WHAT OUR

Clients

ARE SAYING

Case studies

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Our work with a growing Professional Services Firm in the U.S

June 20, 2025
In February 2025, FIFTEEN WEST partnered with a growing Professional Services Firm in the U.S., following a successful referral from a sister brand.
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Our work with a leading MSP in Europe

June 20, 2025
In April 2025, FIFTEEN WEST partnered with a leading MSP in Europe to deliver two critical leadership hires following a sensitive internal restructure.
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Our work with Acre

June 20, 2025
FIFTEEN WEST began working with sustainability recruitment specialists Acre in January 2020, following a client referral.

Let's Talk

With offices in New York and London. If you are looking for your next role in recruitment, want to discuss the the recruitment market and what we do, or want to join our team, get in touch below.

Contact us

LET'S TALK

With offices in London and New York. If you are looking for your next role in recruitment, want to chat about the market and what we do, or want to join our team, get in touch below.

Contact us

LET'S TALK

With offices in London and New York. If you are looking for your next role in recruitment, want to chat about the market and what we do, or want to join our team-

get in touch below.

Contact us