Senior interim leaders, placed at speed.
When you need an experienced leader now - not in three months - interim is the answer. Our interim practice places marketing, digital, data and technology leaders into transformation, bridge, and cover roles across FTSE and PE-backed businesses. The brief-to-shortlist window is typically 5–10 working days.
Interim vs permanent: knowing which you need
Permanent search is the right move when you are building long-term capability or changing strategic direction. Interim is the right move when you need an experienced pair of hands now - for a defined period, with a specific outcome in mind. Many of our clients use both.
Typical interim mandates we place:
Transformation and restructuring lead
Maternity or long-term illness cover
New market or channel launch
Bridge hire pending permanent appointment
Capability build ahead of a funding round or exit
LOOKING TO HIREAs an experienced executive search firm we find the right people through our strong network and robust recruitment process.
"Suzie Walker Executive Search has been a trusted partner for several years, supporting Halfords with some excellent appointments. Offering both a strong grasp of our sector and our business with a candid and down to earth style, it's the combination of curiosity and judgement that supports us choosing their expertise time and time again. Suzie's personal energy, drive and sheer commitment are second to none. I'd have no hesitation in recommending and endorsing them as marketing leader in their field."
Karen Bellairs, Group Commercial & Customer Director, Halfords
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LOOKING FOR A ROLEOur specialist team match candidates with interim and permanent roles in marketing, digital and technology.
“I honestly don't think I can recommend Suzie highly enough; she and her team are a joy to work with. From innovative chemistry sessions to get to know candidates on multiple levels, which ensure the best cultural, technical and character matches, to first rate endorsement and support throughout the recruitment and interview phases, as well as further ongoing support as needed once in role... Suzie has built a solid and well-rounded executive search business, and ever since she first placed me in role, she is my first port of call if I'm ever in market.”
Katherine Walker, Chief Experience Officer, Shell Energy
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