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Executive search, done properly.

We offer a suite of search and talent services built exclusively around the needs of sports organisations. Whether you’re hiring a Chief Executive, building a board, or planning your next generation of leaders, we have the expertise, network, and methodology to deliver.

the top 5% of executives and future leaders

Using insight led search and assessment strategies, the Executives in Sport team have built an unrivalled global network of sought after talent representing elite C-suite and future leaders for roles across business and performance.

Sports Level

  • Board member
  • Non Executive Director
  • C-Level
  • Executive
  • Management
  • Consultant

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Sports Business

  • Commercial
  • Marketing
  • Operations
  • Digital / Content
  • Technology
  • Communications
  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Human Resources
  • Finance

Sports High-Performance

  • Leadership
  • Talent ID / Recruitment
  • Technical Scouting
  • Academy
  • Data Science
  • Performance Analysis
  • Data Analytics
  • Medicine / Physiotherapy
  • Psychology

How we identify, attract and assess quality talent

Our end-to-end hiring service takes the complexity and time cost off your hands – we’ll manage as much or as little of the process as you need. See us as your specialist talent partner with the expertise to advise on hiring strategy, identify and qualify elite candidates, conduct rigorous assessment and support you and the candidate every step of the way.

01

Consultation and advisory

  • Talent Intelligence
  • Hiring strategy advisory
  • Executive panel participation
  • Change management support

02

Role and opportunity analysis

  • Skills & experience requirements
  • Role trajectory & growth opportunity
  • Development opportunities
  • Performance & KPI expectations
  • Job description development

03

Go to market

  • Talent ID plan
  • Advertising & marketing
  • Talent mapping
  • Employer brand approach (if required)
  • Reputation & discretion management

04

Assessment & Shortlist

  • Virtus360 assessment
  • Internal panel review
  • Final shortlist development
  • Assessment summary & CV preparation
  • Shortlist submission

05

Search & Selection

  • Talent ID & headhunting
  • Longlist development
  • Candidate qualification
  • EDI analysis

06

Interview & Offer Management

  • Interview process management
  • Interview panel representation
  • Offer & negotiation facilitation
  • Feedback communication

07

Onboarding, Transition & Review

  • Contract & documentation support
  • Relocation assistance
  • Pre-join support, advisory & communications
  • Post-join follow ups & support
  • Post assignment service review
  • Continuous improvement

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