At Nicola Gardiner Executive Search we have over 20 years of experience in search and recruitment. We specialise in Board and Director level appointments for start-ups and SME’s
OUR PROMISES
Personal
Our track record working for leading recruiters such as London based Odgers and Robert Walters, gives our clients the comfort of knowing that we have worked for major blue chips as well as much smaller clients. Our aim is to provide professionalism with a truly personal service.
Connected
Built up over 20 years, our network extends from Oxford to Europe and the USA.
Competitive
We offer a transparent cost effective quality service, tailored to your needs.
““Oxford and the South East is an international mecca for entrepreneurs. Getting the best people in from the outset is undoubtedly one of the key challenges, and I am passionate about getting that right for my clients.””
OUR SECTORS
We're experts at finding your Board and Director level talent across all technology and science based industries, and have a wealth of experience working with Start-ups and SME's.
Biotechnology
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Space
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Chemicals
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Clean Energy
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Diagnostics
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Deep Tech
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SaaS
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Fintech
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Environmental Services
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Therapeutics
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Biotechnology 〰️ Space 〰️ Chemicals 〰️ Clean Energy 〰️ Diagnostics 〰️ Deep Tech 〰️ SaaS 〰️ Fintech 〰️ Environmental Services 〰️ Therapeutics 〰️
““It has been very refreshing working with Nicola. She understands the distinct requirements of start-ups, and can work with a fluid brief and moving timescales whilst still producing first rate candidates.” ”
OUR PROCESS
Collaborative
Discuss with us your desired profile well before the role actually becomes ‘live’. Given our extensive network, it may be that some possible candidates are already known or can be identified readily.
Efficient
Once we have discussed your brief, we can provide you with potential candidates profiles within 2 weeks.
Flexible
Our process can be as flexible as your dynamic business requires in terms of timeframe and fee structure.
“It has been a pleasure to work with Nicola, who has discovered excellent candidates across a range of industries working very successfully with several portfolio companies”
RECENT CLIENTS INCLUDE
““What I admire most about Nicola is her determination. She is absolutely committed to fully understanding our wishes around a particular role and then is terrier-like in her focus on filling the role.””