Executive Search & Recruitment Outsourcing
Vela provides executive search, senior and professional recruitment, and recruitment process outsourcing for organisations that need more than a transactional hiring partner. Led by a former Chief People Officer and Board member, Vela brings an insider's understanding of what makes people appointments succeed - and what causes them to fail.
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At senior and professional level, technical capability alone is rarely enough. The real differentiators are whether someone can succeed in your culture, work effectively within the leadership dynamic, and deliver in the specific context of your organisation. That is why Vela looks beyond the CV to assess the less visible factors that shape long-term success: judgement, credibility, alignment, leadership style and organisational fit.
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Whether you need support securing a critical hire or additional recruitment capability embedded into your organisation, Vela works as an extension of your team. Every engagement is shaped by Ros's strategic insight and overseen with senior-level care, ensuring that the process is thoughtful, commercially grounded and aligned to your wider business goals.
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The result is stronger hiring decisions, a more effective recruitment process and lower risk of costly mis-hires.
Quality Service & Exceptional Results
How we support clients
Vela supports organisations in different ways depending on the role, the hiring challenge and the internal capability available.
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Executive Search
Targeted search for senior, leadership and business-critical appointments where the right hire will materially influence performance, culture or growth.
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Senior & Professional Recruitment
Support with hiring experienced professionals and specialists, using a rigorous and well-structured approach to identify candidates who not only meet the brief but are well suited to the realities of the role and organisation.
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Recruitment Process Outsourcing
For organisations that need additional hiring support, Vela provides embedded recruitment capability that works as an extension of the internal team. This can include sourcing candidates, helping define role requirements, designing and supporting the selection process, coordinating hiring activity and improving the overall effectiveness of recruitment delivery. It is a flexible solution for organisations who are not yet large enough to have an in-house HR team, experiencing growth, peak hiring demand or pressure on internal capacity.
Our Approach
Every engagement begins with understanding the organisation properly - its strategy, operating environment, culture, leadership dynamic and what success really looks like in the role or hiring programme.
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From there, Vela brings a more considered and commercially grounded approach to recruitment. We do not simply match CVs to job descriptions. We help clients define the right brief, assess candidates thoroughly, challenge assumptions where needed and run a process that supports better decision-making.
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As a boutique firm, you are never passed from team to team. There are no junior hand-offs and no off-the-shelf process. Ros shapes the thinking behind every engagement and oversees delivery to ensure the service remains high quality, bespoke and aligned to your organisation's needs.
Our Structured 5-Stage Process
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Discovery & Brief Definition
We begin by developing a clear understanding of your organisation, the role or hiring requirement, and the wider business context. This includes culture, leadership dynamics, strategic priorities, team structure and the capabilities needed for success. For search assignments, this stage also includes identifying target organisations and defining the market landscape. For recruitment outsourcing, it may involve reviewing your current process, capability gaps and hiring priorities.
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Market Mapping, Sourcing & Hiring Strategy
Using the insight gathered, we design the most effective approach for the assignment. This may involve targeted market mapping and direct search for senior appointments, or a broader recruitment delivery plan where ongoing or multi-role support is needed. The focus is always on identifying high-quality talent and creating a process that is efficient, well-managed and aligned to your goals.
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Assessment & Cultural Alignment
Candidates are assessed against more than technical requirements. We consider leadership capability, judgement, motivation, communication style, cultural alignment and likely success within the operating reality of your organisation. For outsourced recruitment support, this stage can also include strengthening assessment methods, interview frameworks and selection criteria.
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Others may assess who is appointable; we assess who is most likely to succeed.
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Shortlist, Selection & Decision Support
We present a carefully considered shortlist or candidate pipeline, supported by clear insight and practical recommendations. Vela can also support with interview design, evaluation criteria, stakeholder alignment and decision-making, helping clients run a more robust and consistent process.
Others may bring a list; we bring a point of view.
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Offer, Onboarding & Ongoing Support
Our involvement does not end when an offer is accepted. We support clients through the final stages of appointment and, where relevant, onboarding and transition. For senior hires, this may include integration support or executive coaching. For recruitment outsourcing, it may include ongoing oversight, process refinement and continued support across future hiring activity.
tESTIMONIALS
CFO
Financial Services Firm
"Rosamund’s market knowledge, attention to detail, and ability to manage the search process with discretion and efficiency were outstanding, bringing her extensive HR experience to the fore."
Candidate
Consumer Finance
"I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Rosamund to senior finance professionals considering their next move, or to organisations seeking their next senior manager recruitment selection."
Director
Professional Services
"I have worked with Ros in a couple of businesses and have always known she'll do what she says when she says and make it enjoyable along the way. She has sourced some fantastic people and helped them develop great careers."
CEO
Professional Services
"Ros brings a pragmatism to HR which supports the company's growth rather than shackling it."