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.

Tap into our network of exexutive-level talent. Reach out to the team today >>

For Candidates
If you’re an executive looking to take the next step in your career, or you're looking for advice on how to move into an executive role, 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.

Our team can help you reach your career goals. Drop us a line now >>

The Sewell Wallis approach

SW Case Study: Lewis Walker

Lewis Walker: Finance Consultant

Celebrating 18 years of Sue Wallis: reinventing a business

Celebrating 18 years of Sue Wallis: reinventing a business

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Our candidates come back time and time again

SW Case Study: Hannah Bateman

Hannah Bateman: Business Manager

Client Case Study:  Long-lasting relationships

Client Case Study: Long-lasting relationships

Blogs & News

Why Temp and Contract Talent Are Your Secret Weapon in 2026

Why Temp and Contract Talent Are Your Secret Weapon in 2026

As we move further into 2026, you might be feeling like your organisation is facing a recruitment landscape that’s marked by rapid change and a bunch of uncertainty. Typically, permanent recruitment is the go-to, but what it can lack is the agility that businesses need at the moment to respond to the current market fluctuations we’re seeing. Temporary and contract hires can provide you with a powerful alternative; using interim talent can give you flexibility and control over the costs typically associated with hiring. They can also provide you with access to specialist skills that you might need to get through a specific project, or through a period of change in your organisation.
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Is Skills Based Hiring The Future of Recruitment?

Is Skills Based Hiring The Future of Recruitment?

For years, hiring decisions been based on job titles, degrees, and predictable, usually linear, career paths. As we move into 2026, what our team here at Sewell Wallis is seeing is a shift. There’s pressure across the board – the business world is uncertain, and teams need to adapt quickly, which sometimes means they need to hire faster. This means that they need talent that can do the job, not just look good on paper. Enter skills-based hiring.
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Working Flexibly vs Flexible Working: A Practical Guide for Employers

Working Flexibly vs Flexible Working: A Practical Guide for Employers

We’ve all heard the terms ‘flexible working’ and ‘working flexibly’. Same thing, right? They sound like it, but they’re quite different, both from a legal standpoint and a cultural one. Many organisations often blur the lines around it, which creates confusion and can lead to mixed expectations for both employee and employer.
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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.