Senior Appointments .

Because sustainable growth starts with your leadership team.


Finding the right leaders is about more than just experience on paper, it’s about securing individuals with the vision, expertise and cultural fit to drive your business forward.

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Senior Appointments.

Because sustainable growth starts with your leadership team.


Finding the right leaders is about more than just experience on paper, it’s about securing individuals with the vision, expertise and cultural fit to drive your business forward.

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Hire Managers & Senior Leaders for Your Business

At Jo Holdsworth Recruitment, we help organisations across Leeds and West Yorkshire hire exceptional managers and senior professionals who can shape teams, influence strategy, and make a lasting impact.


We also understand that senior candidates are carefully considering factors like leadership style, development opportunities and organisational purpose – and we make sure the match works on both sides.

Our Areas of Specialisation
  • Management


  • Sales & Account Management


  • Customer Service


  • Marketing & Public Relations
Our Areas of Specialisation
  • Management


  • Sales & Account Management


  • Customer Service


  • Marketing & Public Relations
Why Our Senior Appointments Service Is Different
  • Direct access to passive and hard-to-reach talent.


  • A robust, multi-stage screening and headhunting process.


  • Peace of mind with a six-month rebate guarantee.
Our Approach

Our executive search specialists have a discrete and flexible approach, adapting to the wants and needs of both parties. We’re a secure and profitable partner who commits to delivering results and exceeding expectations – not just meeting them. We offer a robust and thorough screening process including professional headhunting services, and a comprehensive, consultative approach.


Based in the vibrant city of Leeds, we’re very proud of our northern roots, engaging with many businesses in neighbouring counties as well as offering support nationally. Our clientele varies in size from corporate international blue-chips, to well-established SMEs and emerging start-ups.

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Our Team
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Becki Hume

Partner

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Davina Cooke

Director Executive Search

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Hannah Kerr

Research and Engagement Executive

Our Executive Search Services

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Headhunting

Crucial roles need considered recruitment methods. We’ll find the right people, with the right skills and the right vision for your business.

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Salary Benchmarking and Benefits Analysis

As your executive search partner, we're here to help you analyse the potential benefits of prospective senior hires and benchmark salary offers.

Retained vs Contingent Solutions

Partnerships provide real power to your business growth, so we build strong, long-term retained relationships acting as part of your team.

Retention Focused Recruitment

It’s not just about finding the right senior hire, it’s about keeping them - so we focus on finding executives who will grow with your needs.

Headhunting

Crucial roles need considered recruitment methods. We’ll find the right people, with the right skills and the right vision for your business.

Solid teal background.

Headhunting

Crucial roles need considered recruitment methods. We’ll find the right people, with the right skills and the right vision for your business.

Solid dark green background.

Salary Benchmarking and Benefits Analysis

As your executive search partner, we're here to help you analyse the potential benefits of prospective senior hires and benchmark salary offers.

Solid teal background.

Retained vs Contingent Solutions

Partnerships provide real power to your business growth, so we build strong, long-term retained relationships acting as part of your team.

Retention Focused Recruitment

It’s not just about finding the right senior hire, it’s about keeping them - so we focus on finding executives who will grow with your needs.

Headhunting

Crucial roles need considered recruitment methods. We’ll find the right people, with the right skills and the right vision for your business.

Salary Benchmarking and Benefits Analysis

As your executive search partner, we're here to help you analyse the potential benefits of prospective senior hires and benchmark salary offers.

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