Talent Search

A smarter, more cost-effective way to hire top talent.

Why Talent Search?

Skip traditional Executive Search fees without compromising on quality.

Talent Search from Luminos combines cutting-edge research, data-driven sourcing, and market insight to help you hire high-calibre candidates faster and at a fraction of the cost.

We offer a research-led, insight-rich approach that uncovers not just skilled individuals, but the right individuals, including hard-to-reach passive talent.

Our Approach

Research-led, insight-rich.

Tailored to your hiring needs.

Significant savings over Executive Search.

Backed by real-time market intelligence.

When to Use Talent Search

✅ As a cost-effective alternative to Executive Search

✅ When hiring for niche or specialist skill sets

✅ In highly competitive talent markets

✅ For confidential or discreet hiring needs

Key Benefits

✅ Quality hires at reduced cost

✅ Faster hiring timelines

✅ Hire multiple candidates at no extra fee

✅ Valuable market insights to guide future hiring

Success Stories

Confidential Hire for New Finance Function

Sector: Retail | Role: Head of Finance | Location: UK

Impact: £45,000 saved on Exec Search fees

  • Confidential hiring for a newly created role
  • Market insights shaped salary and expectations
  • Longlist presented to CFO; shortlisted candidates engaged via NDA
  • Seamless placement without public advertising

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Global QHSE Leadership in Niche Market

Sector: Engineering | Role: Director of Quality Health Safety & Environment | Location: Czechia

Impact: £15,000 saved on Exec Search fees

  • Sourcing in a location with limited talent pool
  • Mapped transferable skills across industries
  • End-to-end candidate engagement and management
  • Delivered strategic hiring insight to guide client decisions

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Let’s Talk

Whether you need full end-to-end hiring support or help at specific stages, our Talent Search solution flexes around your needs.

📩 Contact our Talent Search Team to discover how we can deliver exceptional talent—without the traditional costs.