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 Human Resources practice supports organisations across every sector in securing exceptional senior HR leaders who can drive transformation, shape culture, and deliver long-term impact. Whether you’re a global listed company, a university, a not-for-profit, or a PE-backed organisation, we help you identify the HR talent that will define your future.

At Lincoln Cornhill, we operate not simply as an executive search firm, but as a long-term partner invested in your organisation’s success. Our offering includes executive and retained search, as well as talent pipelining, market insight reporting, and HR advisory services—ensuring Lincoln Cornhill stands out as your preferred executive search partner.

We take the time to fully understand your organisational goals and challenges, working closely with you to tailor a precise, insight-led approach that enables us to deliver the most suitable HR leaders with speed and confidence.

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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.

OUR EXPERTISE

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

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

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, 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

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