The senior hires
that matter, matter to us.
Hexford Talent places senior leaders across Technology, Financial Services, Data & AI, and Change & Transformation. We work where the stakes are highest and the substance of the hire matters more than the speed of the CV.
Four practices.
Real depth in each.
We work in disciplines where the substance of what's being hired for matters more than the volume. Our consultants are deep in their markets; the conversations we have with hiring managers and candidates reflect it.
Technology
Software engineering, platform, cloud, security, and product leadership for technology-led businesses.
Financial Services
Risk, compliance, audit, finance, and operations talent for banks, asset managers, insurers and fintechs.
Data & AI
Data engineering, ML, analytics, and AI leadership for organisations turning data into competitive advantage.
Change & Transformation
Programme directors, transformation leads, and change practitioners delivering complex business change.
Senior roles
on our desks now.
Principal Backend Engineer — Series C Fintech
A Series C fintech rebuilding the core ledger from the ground up is hiring a Principal Engineer to own the architecture. Distributed systems, real-time payments, and serious technical autonomy.
Head of Data Platform — Insurance Group
Top-10 UK insurer is hiring a Head of Data Platform to lead the consolidation of three legacy data estates into a unified Snowflake-based platform supporting actuarial, pricing, and claims analytics.
Transformation Director — Retail Banking
A retail bank is hiring an interim Transformation Director to lead a 24-month customer operations transformation programme. £45m budget, 600+ FTE in scope, three workstreams reporting in.
Four ways
we work.
Each engagement model is built around a different kind of brief. We'll help you choose the right one — not the one that pays us most.
Explore all servicesPermanent
Long-term hires that build capability and drive sustained value across your organisation.
Contract & Interim
Specialist contractors and interim leaders who deliver from day one — for projects, transformations, or capability gaps.
Executive Search
Discreet, retained search for board, C-suite, and senior leadership appointments where the stakes are highest.
Statement of Work
Outcome-led delivery models for sustained programmes of work, led by experienced principal consultants.
Numbers we're
comfortable defending.
All figures cover the 12 months to 31 December 2024. Full methodology and unaudited data summary available on request.
What clients
and candidates
tell us.
Hexford were the only agency on our retained search panel that delivered the shortlist they promised, in the time they promised, and at the quality we needed. The candidate we hired is now one of our most important leaders. We've used Hexford for every subsequent senior hire.
Marcus didn't just place me in a role — he properly understood what I was looking for and gave me honest advice when the conversation needed it, including when that meant telling me to wait. The role I ended up in is one I'd never have found on my own. Three years later it's still the right decision.
I've worked with many recruiters over fifteen years of hiring. What sets Hexford apart is they genuinely understand the technical and commercial substance of what we're hiring for. The conversations are different. Their shortlists are different. The hires we've made through them have been the best of any agency we've used.
What we're
writing about.
2026 London Tech Salary Report: What Senior Engineers Are Actually Earning
Our annual analysis of senior engineering compensation in London — staff, principal, and engineering management roles. Drawn from 1,400+ placements and offers in the past 18 months.
The Counter-Offer Trap: Why 80% of People Who Accept One Leave Within a Year
Counter-offers feel like validation. The data says they're usually the prelude to a more reluctant departure. What's actually going on, and how to think about it if you're on the receiving end.
What AI Has Actually Changed About Senior Hiring (And What It Hasn't)
Two years into widespread AI-augmented hiring, the reality is more boring than the noise suggests. Where AI has genuinely shifted the senior hiring market — and where the old fundamentals still decide outcomes.
Looking for
your next role.
Submit your CV or contact a consultant directly. We'll be honest with you about what's a fit, what isn't, and what's worth waiting for.
Hiring a
senior leader.
Send us your brief. We'll respond within one working day with our initial read on the role, the market, and how we'd recommend running the search.