Engagement Models

Six models.
One standard.

Every engagement, regardless of size or structure, is held to the same standard of rigor, discretion, and human judgment.

How a search works

From first call to
day one in seat.

01

Discovery call

A focused 30-minute conversation to understand the mandate, context, timeline, and what success looks like.

02

Role briefing

A structured briefing session with all key stakeholders. We capture not just the job spec but the culture, the politics, and the leadership gap.

03

Search & sourcing

Our AI sourcing engine activates across 50+ talent pools. Every candidate is scored, assessed for cultural fit, and approached with discretion.

04

Shortlist delivery

A curated shortlist of 4–6 candidates delivered via your client portal, each with a full candidate brief, fit score, and our recommendation.

05

Interview & selection

We coordinate, prepare both sides, and provide structured debrief support to help you make the decision with confidence.

06

Placement & aftercare

Offer management, onboarding advisory, and a placement guarantee. Our work doesn't end at the signed offer.

Engagement models

Find the right
way to work together.

Executive Search (Retained)

% of first-year base

For C-suite and VP-level mandates where quality, speed, and confidentiality are non-negotiable.

  • AI-powered longlist delivered in 5 business days
  • Human-curated shortlist of 4–6 candidates
  • Psychometric + cultural fit assessment
  • Real-time client portal access
  • 6-month placement guarantee
  • Senior partner-led from briefing through placement
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Specialist Retained Search

Fixed fee or % of base

Director-level and senior IC roles handled with the same rigor as the C-suite.

  • AI sourcing + human-curated shortlist
  • Market intelligence + salary benchmarking
  • Interview prep for shortlisted candidates
  • Real-time client portal
  • 90-day placement guarantee
  • Cultural alignment assessment
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Sourcing-as-a-Service

Monthly retainer

For internal TA teams who need a reliable, weekly flow of pre-vetted candidates.

  • Weekly delivery of 5–10 scored candidates
  • AI sourcing across 50+ talent pools
  • Fit scores + compensation alignment
  • Dedicated recruiter, 1 role at a time
  • Client portal with live pipeline view
  • Monthly market intelligence report
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Talent Infrastructure (TIaaS)

Custom engagement

Full-stack AI hiring infrastructure for organizations scaling aggressively.

  • Unlimited parallel role sourcing
  • Embedded AI sourcing engine
  • Succession planning & org design
  • Fractional executive placement
  • Custom portal branding & SSO
  • Priority SLA, 24hr first shortlist
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Leadership & Individual Advisory

Project or retainer

Psychometric-led diagnostics and coaching for organizations and senior individuals in transition.

  • Psychometric assessment suite
  • Executive transition support
  • Board readiness programmes
  • Succession planning facilitation
  • Individual executive repositioning
  • Delivered with Place Quatorze
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Fractional Executive Services

Flexible scope

Senior leadership capacity embedded into your organization, without a permanent hire.

  • Experienced executives placed fast
  • Marketing, Operations, GTM & more
  • Defined scope, defined timeline
  • Rapid onboarding, immediate impact
  • Bridge to permanent hire if needed
  • Access to vetted fractional network
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Platform access

Two portals.
One seamless experience.

Every engagement is supported by a dedicated platform layer, real-time visibility for clients, and a curated experience for candidates.

For clients

Client Portal

Real-time visibility into your active search. See every candidate in the pipeline, track progress stage by stage, review shortlists, share feedback, and communicate with your search team, without a single status email.

  • Live pipeline dashboard
  • Candidate profiles + fit scores
  • Stage-by-stage progress tracking
  • Integrated feedback tools
  • Search analytics + market intelligence
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For candidates

Candidate Portal

A curated, confidential space for senior executives actively considering their next move. Submit your profile, explore mandates aligned to your background, and stay informed, on your terms, at your pace.

  • Confidential profile submission
  • Matched opportunity alerts
  • Mandate briefings on request
  • Direct recruiter communication
  • Full discretion guaranteed
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Not sure which model
fits your situation?

Tell us what you are trying to solve. We will recommend the right engagement structure, with no obligation.

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