It’s a fair and important question, and one we always address early in the process. Here’s how we handle it.We will never contact your references without your explicit consent. In executive search, confidentiality and professional discretion are everything. We understand the reputational sensitivities involved, especially if your referees are current Read more…
Whether you’re setting up a UK presence or expanding headcount, it’s important to understand the true cost of hiring, not just the salary. Here’s a breakdown of the key cost areas: 1. Salary + On-CostsThis includes:• Base salary• Employer National Insurance (currently 13.8% above a threshold)• Pension contributions (minimum 3%, Read more…
It’s a career move many real estate professionals are considering, and with good reason. But making the leap successfully takes more than just booking a flight. Looking backHistorically, the GCC (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, etc.) attracted expats primarily for tax-free salaries and ambitious mega-projects. Those elements still exist but today’s Read more…
Every search firm does it a little differently. At Richmond Capital, we believe in transparency, partnership, and value delivery. Who pays?The hiring client—the organisation engaging us to lead the search. What’s the fee structure?We operate on a retained search model. That means we’re engaged exclusively to deliver a specific assignment Read more…
Most analysts assume the answer is simple: master Excel, build flawless financial models, and know your way around Argus. And yes, those skills are essential. But here’s the surprise: they won’t make you stand out. They’ll just keep you in the game. So, what actually sets great analysts apart? 1. Read more…
It’s a question every client should ask and the answer says a lot about how a search firm works. The strong part:At Richmond Capital, we deliberately keep our portfolio lean. We manage only a handful of live mandates at any given time. This ensures senior-level focus, consistent communication, and the Read more…
We’re often asked whether candidates should invest in professional CV writers. While there are services out there, the truth is: with the right focus, you can elevate your own CV significantly. Here are our top tips: Keep it clear and conciseA CV isn’t your autobiography. Aim for 2–3 pages maximum. Read more…
It’s a fair question, and one we welcome. SHREK firms (Spencer Stuart, Heidrick & Struggles, Russell Reynolds, Egon Zehnder, Korn Ferry) are global names with decades of brand recognition. But brand isn’t everything. What matters most is who will deliver your search and to a high quality. Here’s the consistent Read more…
It’s an exciting ambition, and one we hear more frequently as real estate professionals look for new horizons. The US offers scale, diversity, and opportunity unlike anywhere else. But it also requires careful planning. As a friend, here’s the encouragement.The US market is vast. From gateway cities like New York Read more…
Restructuring is never easy. Behind every organisational shift are people, people who’ve contributed, committed, and now face uncertainty. The painLetting people go is one of the hardest responsibilities in leadership. But the impact extends beyond morale. Without the right support, departures can damage reputation, strain internal teams, and increase legal Read more…
That’s a great instinct because in today’s real estate environment, financial fluency isn’t just for analysts. It’s a career edge at every level. On a personal levelWhether you’re in development, investment, or asset management, improving your modelling gives you sharper deal insight, clearer risk analysis, and more confident communication with Read more…
As leadership demands evolve—especially in fast-moving real estate markets—many executives are asking not just “what’s next?” but “how do I grow into it?” Here’s where Richmond Capital adds value. The Solution:We don’t offer generic coaching. We provide tailored leadership and executive development. Whether you’re stepping into a regional CEO role, Read more…
After 7 years abroad, returning to the UK job market can feel very different to how you left — especially in real estate, where trends, players, and the market isn’t the same as it is in the gulf and the salaries differ massively. Here’s our advice: 📄 Update your CV Read more…
Competency-based interviews (CBIs) are designed to assess how you’ve handled situations in the past — because past behaviour is a strong predictor of future performance. Expect questions like:🗣️ “Tell me about a time you led a team through a challenging project.”🗣️ “Describe a situation where you had to influence a Read more…
Hiring for skills is one thing. Hiring for mindset, motivation, and long-term fit?That’s where psychometric testing comes in. It helps property businesses:✔️ Understand behavioural traits & cognitive strengths✔️ Reduce bias in hiring✔️ Spot future leaders✔️ Shape retention & development strategies✔️ Build stronger, more cohesive teams These assessments don’t replace good Read more…
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer — but here are a few signals it might be time: 💠 You’ve stopped learning or progressing💠 Your role no longer aligns with your goals or values💠 You’re feeling underutilised, undervalued, or just… Uninspired In terms of timing? 📅 January and August/September are peak hiring seasons Read more…
It is essentially best practice headhunting. It begins with a full briefing session involving all the stakeholders where we define and agree on the parameters of the search and the process. We cover the full role profile, we define and identify the functional and the behavioural competencies and put together Read more…
In the UK, the statutory minimum notice period is 1 week after a month of employment — but many contracts specify 1–3 months, particularly at mid-senior level. That said, over 60% of UK professionals surveyed by CIPD said they were able to negotiate an early release when moving roles — Read more…
If the search criteria changes to the point that we needs to start a new search, then we willcharge a fee as if it were a new Instruction. Any fees already incurred will not be applicable towards the new Instruction. However it’s for this reason we are really clear in Read more…
Your LinkedIn isn’t just an online CV — it’s where people go to get a feel for you.Your work. Your voice. Your story. We often get asked how to make a profile stand out. Here’s what we suggest: 🔵 Be clear on who you are, what you do, and who Read more…
That would be fantastic as referred candidates are always preferred and the reference is usually very reliable. If it happens we will continue the Search as planned, and shortlist and assess any referred candidates against everyone else. The referred candidate, if you hire them, will carry a discounted fee in Read more…
Fantastic – we love working with referred candidates! Essentially we gift up to £500 in vouchers per successful referral, and you can refer as many candidates as you want to. You can refer a candidate to us through our website on this page https://richmond-capital.co.uk/referrals/ and we will track all referrals Read more…
⪧ The Financial commitment we receive from you to work on this Search will enable us to work with you until we receive a result. ⪧ If it’s a very difficult role and a very scarce skillset we can’t guarantee that the exact skillset exists or will want to work Read more…
Our client base demands English as a priority. Then other commonly requested languages are European languages like French, Spanish and German. We also have clients in Amsterdam who must have Dutch speaking candidates, and Greek and Cypriot clients that demand Greek, and clients in the Middle East who have a Read more…
As we have been instructed to cover the market we will continue with our search. However if you accept a CV from another agent, you might be liable for a duplicate fee as we will be identifying all suitable candidates. It would be best to politely advise your suppliers that Read more…
Saudi Arabia is undergoing a huge transformation as the Kingdom aims to reduce its dependence on oil and diversify its economy to incorporate public services and tourism under its Vision 2030 project. Some of most prolific giga and megaprojects include: The AlUla Project🌴 The AlUla project involves developing an archaeological, Read more…
Typically our Terms detail a Satisfaction Guarentee that covers the situation should a candidate leaves within the first 3 months of their role. Providing the candidate did not depart due to redundancy or restrucure, or any foreseen likelihood of termination, you met your obligations to the candidate, and our invoices Read more…
💠 NED’s are external to the business and are brought in to provide objective advice. They are paid for their expertise and salaries vary depending on the business and are higher for serving on committees. It can be a challenging but rewarding role to take on. 💠However realistically it can Read more…
As a client you can cancel your Search at any time. Typically our Terms detail the following cancellation fees: If it is cancelled within 30 days from the Commencement Date we will charge 25% of the remaining fees in addition to any fees paid to date. If it is cancelled Read more…
It’s always advisable to ask questions at the end of the interview to show interest and engagement in the conversation and the opportunity. Obviously you don’t want to ask something that has already been covered and having a lame question won’t serve you well either. However here is some questions Read more…
Here are some of our recommendations (in no particular order): Bee RudkiFounder-Partner The Nathanson Partnership Immigration ServicesL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beerudkinathansonpartnership/E: brudki@nathansonpartnership.com Ben MaitlandSenior Associate, Vanessa Ganguin Immigration LawL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-maitland-/E: benm@vanessaganguin.com Chetal PatelHead of Immigration at Bates WellsL: https://buff.ly/eApInfbE: c.patel@bateswells.co.uk James PerrottCounsel and European Head of the Mobility and Migration Practice at Mayer Read more…
It’s the aspirations of many to move clientside and whilst it is competitive it is achievable. Here are some tips: 🏗️ Typically the clientside teams are much smaller and they don’t have the bandwidth to train and develop their hires as much as the consultancies do. As such they are Read more…
It’s really valuable to have this as part of your process. We have clients that decide to approach this in different ways: 1️⃣ Send the test with strict time limits to complete the test and return it. For example ask the candidates to confirm their availability for the test for Read more…
The right mentor can be a powerful tool for professional growth and can lead to promotion, better work and life balance and even new job opportunities. It is crucial to find an individual you can relate to, respect and look up to, who will share how they accomplished their goals, Read more…
➛With Richmond Capital you will only deal with a Director and it will be conducted by them and not a Researcher. You will receive exceptional levels of responsively, higher levels of communication and greater attention with your search. ➛We invoice based on milestones reached in the search so you pay Read more…
🔺 Do your Research. Look at practice questions related to the role you are interviewing for, the job description, your notes from the recruiter you are working with and your research the company and those you are meeting with. Read through recent news stories regarding the company, as well as Read more…
The average tenure for a C-suite executive is 5 years. Over that time an individual may achieve a great deal and be ready for a new challenge, or they might not achieve enough and the company makes a decision to bring in fresh ideas. In such a scenario, or where Read more…
You have gone through the task of searching for a new role, interviewing and psyching yourself up to resign for a new challenge and then you get counter offered. Obviously it’s designed to tempt you to stay. Some companies have a hard rule on never counter-offering so don’t be offended Read more…
Here are some steps you can follow: ▶️Thank the sender for the offer and confirm you will review and revert at the earliest. ▶️Review the contract to ensure you are happy with all the terms. Check with care the clauses that cover your name, address, job title, start date, annual Read more…
Hiring for the C-suite is no longer all about industry expertise and being financial savvy. We would recommend considering your hires against the following competencies: Relevant Business Acumen & Problem Solving skills – The hire will also need to have the ability to make tough decisions in the midst of Read more…
Having a strong Linkedin page can make you stand out to Headhunters and internal Talent Teams. We would advise that you: Choose a headshot photo for your page – It’s best to use a professional headshot, however if that isn’t possible use a clear, high quality flattering photo, showing your Read more…
A Team Lift is where a company wants to hire a high functioning group of people who have been working together effectively and onboard them to work for them. The lifted team doesn’t need to get acquainted and build working relationships and thus should be able to get up to Read more…
It’s seemingly easier to look for a new role when you are currently in a job, however juggling interviews, especially if you are in multiple processes can be tricky. Unless you are being made redundant, you aren’t likely to want to ask for permission from your manager to attend other Read more…
When you a pay a retainer to an Executive Search firm you buy their commitment and focus on the position. You can rest assured knowing that company is then incentivised to complete the search and work with you effectively on recruiting for the role. Through a Search process there is Read more…
Knowing how to ask for a payrise can increase your earning potential and demonstrate your value to your employer. If you have: taken on more responsibilities and your role has expanded your workload has increased you consistently exceed expectations you have completed further qualifications or you have not seen adequate Read more…
Now! The Christmas period gives us time to reflect and consider what we have achieved this past year, what we didn’t achieve and where we want to get to. It also coincides with the time when many of us in the Real Estate Sector have just received our bonus, and Read more…
Day one: 25 December – Dress to impress Go through your wardrobe and check you have a few nice outfits, suits or dresses you can fit into for interviews after a few too many mince pies. If not check out the sales over the Christmas period to stock up. Day Read more…
Using an external Search Firm for recruiting offers several benefits over in-house recruiting. ➡️ External Search Firms have more experience in Executive and niche hires, as well as a larger network of qualified candidates, which makes it easier and quicker for them to fill positions more efficiently.➡️ External Search Firms Read more…
🔹Over the years, we have built up a strong clientbase and we work with a range of Consultants, Developers, Investment Companies, Family Office and Private Equity Funds. 🔹Our clients vary in size and we work with some niche and boutique businesses as well as global organisations. 🔹We work on a Read more…
When hiring for a C-suite role, its essential to offer an attractive and competitive executive compensation package to secure the best candidate for the role. To design a competitive offer, it’s best practice to consider industry standards and factors like company size, location, responsibilities, and candidate experience. We would suggest Read more…
It’s best to work with a headhunter that has a deep understanding of your role, your industry and the search they are undertaking. To better understand their experience and the opportunity we would recommend you ask them the following questions: What is your recruiting focus / niche? Is there a Read more…
When instructing an Executive Search Partner you want to be sure they will be equipped to assist you effectively with the opportunity you are searching for. We would recommend asking them the following questions to assess their capabilities, expertise and how they work: Process: Can you outline your process for Read more…
It’s vital to prepare for an Executive Interview. As well as knowing your CV inside out, being clear on your tangible achievements and successes, you should be able to answer questions relating to management and strategy. Here are some questions that could come up – Be prepared to answer them! Read more…
In the war for talent, companies are required to hire faster, pay more and do so with as smooth interview process as possible. To prepare for a search it helps to ask the right questions internally to understand your requirements, the role, and the person you are seeking. As such Read more…
Here are few steps you can take which can really help: Become noticeable through networking, events & attending seminars This can be a great way to become more visible and thus more likely for a Headhunter to notice you. Actively network at these events and hand out your business card Read more…
When interviewing executive candidate, you want to learn about them beyond their CV and lead them into a discussion which shows their personality, skills, leadership style, experience and cultural fit. Here are 10 questions you can consider adding to your process and what you will learn. 1. Have you thought Read more…
Check your contract to see your notice period, how the contract can be terminated and ensure you will not be caught by any Restrictive Covenants Resign Face to Face and provide follow up with a resignation letter or email Thank your manager for the experiences and support you have had Read more…
We would suggest: 1st stage: Video Interview with 2 members of the team 2nd stage: Modelling Test where they have a few days to complete it or have to complete at a set time and then send through the results after circa 3 -4 hours. 3rd stage: In person interview Read more…
Companies in the UK need a Sponsor Licence to be able to sponsor to workers in the UK. You can search through the list of companies with a licence online here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers If you have a question please email questions@richmond-capital.co.uk
If they are British or Irish you can check their Right to Work in the UK through checking their passport or another eligible document. As a company you might want to consider using a Certified Digital Identity Service Providers (IDSPs) to carry out identity checks on your behalf. If they Read more…
We have a lot of candidates who feel confident in their modelling skills. Unfortunately when it comes to the test, they struggle – often more then they realise. Ultimately it limits theses candidates from progressing in the interview process and prohibits them from winning the position. To help we have Read more…
As a starting point, we would recommend speaking with your team and asking what they want, would use and benefit from. You could consider offering: HOLIDAY & LEAVE Allow Purchasing / Selling annual leave / Rollover Enhanced annual leave, increased leave with service, Birthday Leave Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including Read more…
We recommend theses apps and services to candidates we place & move to the UAE to help make life easier: SHOPPING & FOOD Carre Four Kibsons – who sell Sainsburys and M&S products Nownow and @Instashop @Noon JetLaggedChef for filling, nutritious meal plans – use code JET20 to save on Read more…
There are various groups you can check out: London Property Alliance which brings together the Westminster Property Association (WPA) & the City Property Association (CPA): https://buff.ly/3yX5yW0 Property Padel Club for informal networking & sweat session with circa 800 members. Reach out to Oliver Cohen for more info. Movers & Shakers in Read more…
Here are some tips: Firstly ensure you have plenty of time to prepare. Clear your evening or weekend plans to allow yourself time to get confident. Go through your CV, experiences projects, deals and portfolio, the job description. Consider how you fit the role requirements and what you can offer Read more…