01Day 0
A proper brief
Time with the hiring manager to understand the scope, the team and what success looks like.
Our approach
How we run
your search.
We keep the search focused, the communication direct and the relationship personal. Here is what working with Ridgeway looks like.
Our approach
From the brief to the first 90 days.
02Days 1–6
Map the market
We identify the right people, including those who aren’t actively looking, and approach them discreetly.
03Days 7–11
Meet the people
We interview every candidate ourselves. Experience, motivation and fit all matter.
04Day 12
A clear shortlist
Four considered names, with our assessment of each person’s strengths and the trade-offs.
05First 90 days
Stay involved
References, offer management and three check-ins after the start date. We see it through.
01First call
Your ambitions
A conversation about where you are and where you want to be. No CV needed to start.
02Positioning
Tell your story
We help your experience read clearly against what firms are hiring for.
03Introductions
The right people
Relevant introductions, made only with your permission. Your search stays in your hands.
04The offer & beyond
Make the move
Compensation, notice and relocation. Practical support through the offer and past day one.
An outline of our typical process. Timing depends on the role and the requirements of the search.
Clear expectations
What we agree
before we start.
- Candidates decide where their CV goes. We seek consent before naming them to a firm.
- Confidential mandates stay unnamed in the market until shortlist stage.
- Fees and the replacement guarantee are agreed in writing before the work starts.
Start with a proper conversation.
Tell us about the person you need or the move you’re considering.