Services

Merger and Acquisition Research

Our market knowledge coupled with our detailed research capability enables us to advise clients during the preliminary stages of any acquisition or merger activity. We excel at identification and making initial contact on behalf of our client. A typical exercise would involve profiling a target business, mapping the ownership structure and principle contacts, undertaking due diligence exercise and then reporting back to our client. Then if applicable an approach would be made.

Executive Search

Original Search provides tailored search solutions to a range of professional services clients globally. The business is based around the principles of excellent research and in-depth market knowledge. This allows us to add real value to our clients businesses. Each project undertaken is treated as a fresh assignment, this ensures that no assumptions are made and the information we share with our clients has been thoroughly researched and validated. We offer a transparent, results orientated service that achieves a very high level of success. Each client that Original Search partners with represents a carefully considered strategic decision. We never accept work that could conflict with an existing client relationship. Equally we pride ourselves on our relationship building skills and feel strongly that the only way to achieve excellent results on behalf of our clients is to partner with them fully and show loyalty to them whatever the market.

Retained Advertising Selection

There are occasions when a traditional search campaign is not the most effective way to recruit for a specific type of position or positions. Original Search have experience and capacity to handle both large scale and discreet advertised selection campaigns across any number of medias on behalf of our clients. This service would include all aspects of design, ad placement and response handling, before submitting a shortlist to the client and handling the interview process to placement.

Market Mapping/Competitor Intelligence

The Original Search mapping product provides our clients with real time, accurate market information that can prove vital when making any number of critical commercial decisions. The process involves the team identifying key organisations within a specific target market or location and then carrying out a detailed market analysis. This will identify key executives, teams and companies working within the parameters given. Thus enabling the client to properly evaluate both existing and new markets from a business opportunities and operational point of view. This process can also be structured to aid a clients understanding of their place in the market and how they are perceived by their competitors, peers and employees.

Due Diligence Services

Original Search provides a comprehensive due diligence service which enables clients to assess and analyse candidates prior to any offer being made. We can provide this service as a third party giving discreet, independent and objective advice to a recruitment campaign delivered in-house or by other recruitment providers. Information we find out on ascertain regarding each candidate will enable the client to evaluate that person in conjunction with their own qualification and assessment techniques.

Salary Benchmarking Analyses

Our salary benchmarking service offers clients the ability to commission a bespoke salary survey of any given market or sector. We can provide extensive salary benchmark reports giving detailed salary and package information for all levels and positions within a given market place or competitor organisation. This allows clients to compare their own salary strategies ensuring that the packages they offer are comprehensive enough to attract the right calibre of personnel whilst not overpaying against the industry standard, thus ensuring best business practice.