Business Details
27 Years
experience
Executive Recruitment & Leadership Solutions
Sphere Group is a quality-driven recruitment consultancy with over 25 years of expertise in executive search and talent acquisition. Established in 1999, we specialise in connecting businesses with exceptional leaders and professionals across diverse industries. Our consultants combine deep market knowledge with a proactive approach, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions that align with their strategic goals. We prioritise meritocracy, diversity, and long-term relationships, delivering placements that drive organisational success.With a proven track record in retained search, interim management, and talent pipelining, we offer a 12-month guarantee on retained services, underscoring our confidence in the quality of our work. Our commitment to understanding client cultures and candidate aspirations ensures we deliver results that exceed expectations.
Services
Retained Search
Interim Management
Talent Pipelining
Candidate Services
Career Development
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of expertise in executive recruitment and leadership consulting.
- Our consultants maintain a vast network of pre-vetted candidates for immediate access.
- We provide a 12-month guarantee on all retained search assignments.
- Our search process ensures diverse, balanced shortlists tailored to client needs.
- We deliver strategic talent pipelining for long-term organisational growth.
What people say
Excellent service
High-quality candidates
Strategic insights
Proactive approach
Long-term partnerships
Services
Retained Search
Sphere Group's retained search service delivers strategic leadership placements through a dedicated, confidential process. We conduct comprehensive market analysis to identify candidates whose skills and values align with client objectives. Our consultants leverage extensive networks and psychometric profiling to ensure cultural and professional fit, providing shortlists that maximise long-term success. This premium service guarantees results with a 12-month assurance period.
Interim Management
Our interim management solutions provide rapid access to experienced professionals for short-term roles or organisational transitions. We maintain a vetted database of candidates available for immediate deployment, ensuring continuity during periods of change. This service balances speed and quality, with consultants matching individuals' expertise to specific project requirements and company culture.
Talent Pipelining
Talent pipelining proactively identifies future leaders for client organisations. We map industry talent pools and build relationships with high-potential professionals, creating ready access to qualified candidates for anticipated vacancies. This strategic approach ensures businesses maintain competitive advantage through consistent access to leadership talent aligned with long-term goals.
Candidate Services
Sphere Group offers personalised career development services for professionals seeking executive opportunities. We provide market insights, interview preparation, and strategic guidance to candidates, ensuring alignment with suitable leadership roles. Our consultants maintain ongoing relationships to support career progression through exclusive access to unadvertised positions.
Career Development
Our career development service combines market expertise with individual coaching to enhance professional trajectories. Consultants offer tailored advice on skill development, opportunity selection, and long-term career strategy. This service focuses on matching candidates with roles that align with their aspirations while maintaining rigorous vetting standards for client organisations.
People
Geoff Blackwell-Frier
Managing Director
With nearly 30 years in executive recruitment, Geoff specialises in board-level appointments for listed and family-owned businesses. He founded Sphere Group in 1999 after a successful career at EY and a national recruitment firm.
Julian Aronberg
Director
Julian leads Sphere Group's finance recruitment practice, specialising in plc markets from AIM to FTSE100. With over 15 years' experience, he has developed extensive relationships with private equity and independently owned businesses.
Nick Jones
Director
Nick heads the finance and accountancy team, focusing on executive appointments for privately owned and PE-backed businesses. He has over 15 years' experience and maintains long-standing relationships with major listed groups.
Paul Hey
Director
Paul specialises in financial recruitment and leadership roles, building a network of entrepreneurs and corporate advisory professionals. He has placed talent in board roles across industry and professional services sectors.
Michele Douglas
Director
Michele brings 20 years' experience in accountancy recruitment, establishing Sphere Group's Manchester office and developing relationships with leading investment management firms across the UK.
Questions
What services does Sphere Group offer?
Sphere Group specialises in retained executive search, interim management, talent pipelining, and candidate career development services.
How does Sphere Group identify top candidates?
We maintain proactive relationships with industry leaders and use targeted research to connect with high-performing professionals.
Do you guarantee your recruitment services?
Yes, we offer a 12-month guarantee on all retained search assignments.
Which industries do you work with?
We operate across diverse sectors including finance, professional services, and private equity-backed businesses.
How do you ensure cultural fit for placements?
We conduct in-depth consultations to understand client values and candidate motivations for optimal alignment.
