Business Details
30 Years
experience
Expert Executive Recruitment Services in Bristol
Established in 1996, Nevard Roland has built a reputation for delivering executive recruitment solutions with a pragmatic approach. Founded by David Pottier and Steven Vass, both remain actively involved, combining over 50 years of collective experience. Our methodology prioritises understanding client objectives, values, and culture to identify candidates who align with organisational needs. We specialise in senior management to board-level appointments across diverse sectors, including finance, manufacturing, and technology. Our retained search model ensures dedicated service, with fees structured competitively based on project requirements. Innovation underpins our processes, including pioneering video-based candidate presentations.Clients benefit from our commitment to transparency, integrity, and long-term relationship-building, supported by a 95% assignment completion rate. Operating across the UK and internationally, we maintain in-house research capabilities to ensure quality control. Our track record includes placements in roles ranging from 70k to 200k, with a focus on delivering candidates who meet both technical and cultural criteria. Client testimonials highlight our ability to exceed expectations in complex assignments, supported by a 6-12 month replacement guarantee for retained searches.
Services
Executive Search
Director Recruitment
Senior Management Recruitment
Board-Level Appointments
Recruitment Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of executive recruitment expertise.
- Our in-house research function ensures quality control.
- We operate on a retained basis with transparent fee structures.
- We guarantee candidate replacements within 6-12 months.
- Our consultants provide impartial, relationship-focused advice.
What people say
Thorough, professional approach
Speed of action
Innovative use of proactive search
Commitment and attention to detail
Fair and transparent process
Services
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies senior leaders for roles typically ranging from 70k to 200k. We combine headhunting, advertising, and database searches to find candidates matching technical and cultural criteria. Clients benefit from our retained model, ensuring dedicated focus and a 95% assignment completion rate. Our in-house research team maintains quality control throughout the process.
Board-Level Appointments
Specialising in board-level placements, we deliver candidates for CEO, CFO, and non-executive director roles. Our process includes strategic market mapping and discreet outreach to high-calibre professionals. Clients receive detailed candidate evaluations, with support through negotiation and onboarding phases. Our 6-12 month replacement guarantee ensures long-term satisfaction.
Senior Management Recruitment
We recruit for senior management positions across finance, operations, and commercial functions. Our methodology combines proactive candidate engagement with rigorous assessment to ensure alignment with organisational culture. Clients receive tailored shortlists within agreed timelines, supported by our 25+ years of sector experience.
Recruitment Consultancy
Our consultancy service advises on recruitment strategies, including market positioning and remuneration benchmarking. We help clients develop job specifications and interview processes, with optional consultant attendance at interviews. Our retained model ensures exclusive focus on client requirements.
Candidate Presentation
We pioneered video-based candidate presentations to enhance decision-making. This innovative approach provides clients with dynamic insights into shortlisted candidates' communication styles and personality fit. Presentations include structured responses to role-specific scenarios, complementing traditional CVs and assessment reports.
People
David Pottier
Managing Director
With over 25 years in executive recruitment, David co-founded Nevard Roland in 1996. He specialises in retained search assignments, focusing on technical and commercial leadership roles. His sector expertise spans manufacturing, engineering, and professional services.
Steven Vass
Director
Co-founder Steven Vass brings extensive experience in senior management recruitment. He oversees client relationships and assignment strategy, with particular expertise in financial services and technology sectors. Steven maintains active involvement in candidate assessment and market analysis.
Questions
What executive search services do you offer?
We specialise in retained executive search for senior management and board-level roles across diverse industries, using proactive outreach and innovative video-based candidate presentations.
Which geographic areas do you cover?
We operate across the UK, Europe, and the Far East, with experience handling assignments in both local and international markets.
How are your fees structured?
Fees are typically 20% of the candidate's first-year remuneration for retained searches, with options for fixed-fee arrangements based on project requirements.
What is your candidate replacement policy?
We offer a 6-12 month replacement guarantee for retained assignments, ensuring client satisfaction through our 95% assignment completion rate.
How do you maintain candidate confidentiality?
We handle candidate details confidentially, submitting CVs only with explicit permission and maintaining secure records for 12 months.
Can you handle urgent recruitment needs?
Yes, we accommodate time-sensitive assignments through accelerated search processes while maintaining rigorous candidate evaluation standards.
