For candidates
Your next senior leadership role, handled confidentially
Whether you're building your leadership foundations or operating at a senior level with a proven track record, we provide straight-talking guidance and access to roles that are typically never advertised.
Meet the founder
What to expect when you work with us
- A real conversation first – we take time to understand your experience, ambitions and the type of business you want to join.
- Complete discretion – your details are never shared with an employer without your permission.
- Honest feedback – on your CV, your positioning and every interview.
- Industry insight – how you compare with your peers in the market.
- Interview preparation – insight into the business, the people you'll meet and what they're looking for.
- Offer support – help negotiating the package and managing your resignation and notice.
- Ongoing support – we stay in touch after you start, often for years.
Roles
The roles we recruit
- Commercial
- Sales and Finance Directors
- Heads of Sales and commercial functions
- Heads of Supply Chain and Operations
- Financial Controllers
- HR Business Partners
- Senior account and business development leaders, mostly in manufacturing
Many of our clients are privately owned, high-growth businesses and private equity-backed companies. We recruit permanent and interim roles across the UK.
Testimonials
What our clients say
"He travelled hundreds of miles to meet with me in person, visit our facility, and immerse himself in our company culture. This investment of time and effort made a tangible difference to the quality of candidates he presented."
– Tom Mildenhall, Managing Director
"I worked with Jacob to recruit four members for my team across Finance and HR. This was my first time working with OM Search and I was very impressed with the services that Jacob provided. He took time to understand the business and the organisation’s culture to ensure he found the most suitable candidates for the roles. This has made a huge difference to the overall team and has been instrumental in helping me build a strong and effective team. I would highly recommend OM Search to anyone seeking a professional and dedicated recruiter."
– Stacey-Ann Jackson, Finance Director, Yokohama HPT
FAQs
Questions from candidates
Do you charge candidates a fee?
No. Our service is free for candidates; employers pay our fees.
Will my current employer find out?
No. We never send your CV anywhere without your agreement.
Do I need to live in the West Midlands?
No. We recruit across the UK, including remote and field-based roles.
Why can't I see more senior roles advertised?
Most senior searches are confidential. Registering your CV means we can contact you when a suitable role comes up.
What happens to my CV?
We store it securely and use it only to contact you about relevant roles. You can ask us to delete it at any time.
Register
Register your CV
Send us your CV and a few details, and Jacob will be in touch for a confidential conversation.