Human Resources
Specialising in Executive Search for the UK human resources sector, connecting visionary senior leaders with organisations through a tailored, discreet recruitment process.
Our HR practice supports organisations across the public, private, and third sectors to secure exceptional HR leaders and experienced people professionals who drive culture, performance, and organisational resilience. Whether you are navigating transformation, growth, compliance change, or workforce strategy, we help you identify HR talent capable of delivering long-term impact.
At Lincoln Cornhill, we operate not simply as an executive search firm, but as a strategic partner invested in the success of your people function. From senior HR appointments and succession planning to workforce insights and advisory support, our approach is designed to strengthen leadership capability and future-proof HR teams.
We take the time to fully understand your organisational objectives, operating environment, and people challenges. By working collaboratively with stakeholders, we deliver a tailored search strategy that enables us to identify and secure the most suitable HR leaders with speed, discretion, and confidence.
Our Expertise
Our Human Resources focused team has over 50 years combined Executive Search experience, connecting senior professionals with leading organisations. Our extensive network ensures you access the industry's best talent.
Our Approach
We immerse ourselves in understanding your business's unique needs and challenges. Through a rigorous process, we identify candidates with the right skillset, competencies, and mindset to succeed. We work discreetly on confidential matters with complete transparency.
Our Services
We deliver tailored Executive Search that ensures successful outcomes for both parties. We source leaders who drive commercial results, positive change, and shape organisational culture - understanding that true leadership transcends personnel management.
Roles we recruite include:
Chief HR Officer
HR Director
Employee Relations Director
Organisational Development Director
Senior HR Business Partner
Head of People
Head of Reward
Talent Acquisition Officer
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Adam swiftly understood our brief, culture and journey, and in a competitive market produced a great selection of CV's, which resulted in the hiring of two excellent candidates.
Mark Hamilton, Director of Talent, Culture & Inclusion
In a challenging market, Lincoln Cornhill were able to quickly understand our requirements, culture and direction, delivering an impressive shortlist of CV's, resulting in an excellent hire.
Richard Latham, Former Group HR Director
From the off, Adam was professional, warm and friendly. Throughout he was super helpful in aiding my preparation for the numerous stages I went through. I would certainly recommend him/Lincoln Cornhill for future searches.
LinkedIn Candidate Testimonial
In a challenging market, Adam was able to quickly understand our requirements, culture and direction and deliver an impressive shortlist of relevant CV’s within a very efficient time period, resulting in the successful hire of an excellent candidate.
LinkedIn Candidate Testimonial
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