Executive Search

We'll help you build exceptional leadership teams

At Sewell Wallis, we focus on executive recruitment and executive search across Yorkshire, using our regional expertise and extensive networks to find top-tier leadership talent for your organisation. Our team has years of experience in search and selection, honing the skills needed to identify the right candidates who will lead your business to long-term success.

We work in true partnership with you, taking the time to immerse ourselves in your business’s history, structure, and market position. This thorough understanding allows us to find the best leadership fit for both your company culture and future objectives. Whether you’re looking for senior executives, directors, or C-suite leaders, we ensure that the candidates we connect you with align with your strategic goals and vision for the future.

For Employers
As experts in executive recruitment and search, we leverage our deep knowledge of the region to help you build leadership teams that can drive your business forward. Our consultants are dedicated to working closely with you throughout the process, from initial search through to offer and beyond. We don’t just aim to fill a role; we focus on creating long-term success for both your organisation and the candidate.

With an extensive network across finance, HR, and operations, we have access to a broad pool of exceptional talent who can make an immediate impact. Our approach to executive search is built on understanding your unique needs, which allows us to identify candidates who not only have the technical skills but who also share your values and vision.

For Candidates
If you’re an executive looking to take the next step in your career, Sewell Wallis offers unparalleled expertise in executive search. We work with top-tier companies across the region, offering leadership opportunities that align with your career aspirations. Our team is here to support you throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a smooth transition and long-term career success.

Get in touch with Sewell Wallis today to discover how we can help you build exceptional leadership teams with the right talent for your business.


The Sewell Wallis approach

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Find your perfect role

Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Operations Director

£90000 - £120000 per annum
Sewell Wallis is exclusively partnering with our client, a specialist financial services business based in Rotherham, as they appoint an Operations Director in this newly created role. This business is continuing their journey through a transformation and growth strategy and is therefore looking for a driven leader of people and a change management expert with a corporate FCA regulated background.
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Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Senior Operations Manager

£60000 - £80000 per annum
Sewell Wallis is exclusively partnering with our client, a specialist financial services business based in Rotherham, as they appoint a Senior Operations Manager. This business is continuing their journey through a transformation and growth strategy and is therefore looking for a driven leader of people and a change management expert with a corporate FCA regulated background.
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Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Operations Director

£90000 - £120000 per annum
Sewell Wallis is exclusively partnering with our client, a specialist financial services business based in Rotherham, as they appoint an Operations Director in this newly created role. This business is continuing its journey through a transformation and growth strategy and is therefore looking for a driven leader of people and a change management expert with a corporate FCA regulated background.
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Our 2024 Charity Wrap-up: we did it!

Our 2024 Charity Wrap-up: we did it!

12 months of fundraising. 20 colleagues. Hundreds of miles. Some brilliant donated prizes from local businesses. Nearly 200 baked goods. One broken exercise bike. One (nearly) broken Chloe. Tons of donations from our friends, family and colleagues. Endless gratitude from all of us here at Sewell Wallis. Nearly £5,000 raised to help stop this devastating disease. It’s been a cracking year for our fundraiser for Brain Tumour Research. We could waffle all we want about the amazing things we’ve done, but we thought it was better to let Han tell you what this year has been like, and what it means to her.
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Why feedback is a powerful tool in your recruitment process

Why feedback is a powerful tool in your recruitment process

If you’ve ever applied for a job, you’ll know that interview feedback can be like gold dust; that is, in short supply and hard to come by. Even if you do receive it, it typically comes via email and can include such gems as “you weren’t the right fit”, “you were pipped to the post” and “someone scored higher than you on the technical test”. None of these actually tell the candidate anything they are able to use.
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Staff retention: making sure your finance team stick around

Staff retention: making sure your finance team stick around

Growth and recruitment are always forefront in managers minds, but employee retention should also be something you keep as a priority. The overall staff turnover rate across the UK as of 2023 was approximately 34%. Whilst the finance industry tends to have a lower turnover rate compared to other sectors, retaining talent across accountancy and finance is critical; the costs of replacing staff can be a lot higher.
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Meet our people

Meet our people

We might be biased, but we think we’re a good bunch. Our team is made up of people who share our values of doing honest work and being rewarded for it, taking pride in what we do and striving to always be top of our game. Read more about us all below.