How TalentOps Works

​​​​Expert recruitment without the agency fees. Here's what to expect.

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Our four-week Search Period

​​Week 1: Discovery & Role Summary

You brief us on the role - not just the job spec, but what success really looks like. We learn about your team, your culture, and what hasn't worked before. We then provide a written Role Summary capturing the key requirements, which you confirm before we begin.

Week 2: Search

We source candidates from our specialist GTM database, our professional network, and targeted advertising. We typically advertise with your company name featured prominently, which attracts candidates who genuinely want to work for you. If you need confidentiality, we can handle that too.

​Week 3: Screening

Every candidate gets a thorough phone screen. We assess their skills, probe their motivations, and evaluate culture fit. We're looking for people who genuinely want this role, not just any role.

​Week 4: Shortlist

You receive pre-qualified candidates, each with our assessment and recommendation. Every person on your shortlist is worth interviewing.

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What's included

• Written Role Summary confirmed before search begins

• Dedicated four-week search focused exclusively on your requirements

• Sourcing from specialist GTM database, network, and professional advertising

• Candidate screening with skills, motivation, and culture assessment

• Written summary for each shortlisted candidate

• Our honest recommendation on each person

• Coordination of interviews and feedback

• Support through offer and acceptance

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How we compare

​​Traditional agency (contingent)

You pay 15-20% of salary on successful hire. Agency incentive is to fill fast, so they send volume. You review dozens of CVs, interview many, hire few. If you don't hire, you pay nothing - but you've wasted weeks.

Internal TA hire

You pay £50k+ salary plus benefits for a dedicated recruiter. That's significant fixed overhead, and generalist recruiters often lack the specialist GTM networks needed to reach the best candidates.

Leadsearch TalentOps

One flat fee per role for a dedicated four-week search. We source from our specialist GTM database, network, and advertising. You interview a qualified shortlist. Significant savings versus contingent, specialist expertise without the overhead. Everything included - no hidden costs.

 

​Everything included. No hidden costs.

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Which service is right for you?

​​Choose TalentOps if:

• The role would attract applications if advertised well

• Candidates for this role are active or open to approaches

• You're hiring IC, mid-level, or Director-level

• You want a fast, cost-effective process

Choose Executive Search if:

• The ideal candidate probably isn't actively looking

• You need to identify and approach specific individuals

• You're hiring VP, CRO, or C-suite

• You need deep market mapping and headhunting

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Check our FAQ page for answers to common questions about pricing, timelines, and how the process works.

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