Your partner in recruitment
At Thomas & Dessain, we tailor our consultancy to each client's unique needs, ensuring a valuable partnership. By understanding your business, we identify ideal candidates and provide services that support your growth.
Proactive, professional
& effective
& effective

Executive search & selection
We start with a comprehensive client brief and engage key stakeholders to define the position and candidate specifications, ensuring we identify the best talent.
With years of experience and a proven track record in executive search and recruitment, we leverage our extensive international network of senior-level contacts to seek valuable insights and advice. This tailored partnership enables us to deliver ongoing exceptional results for our clients.
With years of experience and a proven track record in executive search and recruitment, we leverage our extensive international network of senior-level contacts to seek valuable insights and advice. This tailored partnership enables us to deliver ongoing exceptional results for our clients.

Permanent recruitment
We understand that your company is your people, and this means the recruitment process is fundamental to your success.
Whether you need the very best school leavers and graduates or are looking for a new senior executive, we are aware of the importance of our role as your trusted recruitment partner.
We apply the same rigorous candidate selection process to every position you ask us to fill, finding robust and talented candidates who will help you take your business to the next level.
Whether you need the very best school leavers and graduates or are looking for a new senior executive, we are aware of the importance of our role as your trusted recruitment partner.
We apply the same rigorous candidate selection process to every position you ask us to fill, finding robust and talented candidates who will help you take your business to the next level.

Non-Executive Directors
Experienced, knowledgeable and talented Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) are crucial to the success of any business.
Our extensive database of prospective NEDs provides a competitive advantage in identifying the right candidates for your board. Each candidate is thoroughly reviewed, interviewed, and assessed for suitability. If necessary, we conduct a discreet, customised search or a broader selection through targeted advertising.
We adhere to a professional and objective process that upholds the highest standards of corporate governance, mitigating the risk of reputational damage for sponsors and advisers by ensuring only appropriate candidates are proposed.
Our extensive database of prospective NEDs provides a competitive advantage in identifying the right candidates for your board. Each candidate is thoroughly reviewed, interviewed, and assessed for suitability. If necessary, we conduct a discreet, customised search or a broader selection through targeted advertising.
We adhere to a professional and objective process that upholds the highest standards of corporate governance, mitigating the risk of reputational damage for sponsors and advisers by ensuring only appropriate candidates are proposed.

Interim & short-term positions
We personally conduct interviews worldwide to ensure candidates possess not only the necessary technical skills but also the right cultural fit for your organisation. Once an offer is made, we assist with negotiations and help integrate the successful candidate seamlessly.
Compliance is paramount; each candidate undergoes a thorough KYC process that verifies their identity, residency, and qualifications. We guarantee that every candidate presented has the legal right to live and work in their jurisdiction.
Compliance is paramount; each candidate undergoes a thorough KYC process that verifies their identity, residency, and qualifications. We guarantee that every candidate presented has the legal right to live and work in their jurisdiction.

Corporate Governance Advisory Services
Effective governance builds value and mitigates risk. Designing and implementing robust corporate governance systems requires both careful consideration and informed evaluation.
Over two decades, Thomas & Dessain has built up considerable expertise in corporate governance. We advise boards, individuals, groups and committees on general or specific issues. We have developed a formal Board Effectiveness Review process, which ensures compliance with the UK Corporate Governance Code, and is also proportionate to the needs of Channel Island companies.
As a knowledgeable external resource, we bring impartiality and objectivity to designing governance systems or populating a Board of Directors and advising on remuneration.
Over two decades, Thomas & Dessain has built up considerable expertise in corporate governance. We advise boards, individuals, groups and committees on general or specific issues. We have developed a formal Board Effectiveness Review process, which ensures compliance with the UK Corporate Governance Code, and is also proportionate to the needs of Channel Island companies.
As a knowledgeable external resource, we bring impartiality and objectivity to designing governance systems or populating a Board of Directors and advising on remuneration.

Coaching
Coaching is vital for optimising the potential of your team and enhancing their professional development.
Our experienced consultants offer coaching services that improve workplace performance, boost personal and professional satisfaction, and develop essential non-technical skills for business success. Our non-judgmental, collaborative approach instills confidence, focus, and motivation, making it a highly positive experience for individuals.
Our experienced consultants offer coaching services that improve workplace performance, boost personal and professional satisfaction, and develop essential non-technical skills for business success. Our non-judgmental, collaborative approach instills confidence, focus, and motivation, making it a highly positive experience for individuals.

Psychometric profiling
We recognise the value of psychometric tests as essential tools in the recruitment process and ongoing assessments of colleagues. These tests objectively measure mental abilities and personality traits, providing employers with reliable insights to enhance decision-making when selecting candidates or considering promotions.
Our accredited team members are skilled in administering and analysing psychometric tests, ensuring you have confidence in hiring the best candidates for your business.
This objective approach not only supports effective recruitment but also aligns with the highest standards of corporate governance.
Our accredited team members are skilled in administering and analysing psychometric tests, ensuring you have confidence in hiring the best candidates for your business.
This objective approach not only supports effective recruitment but also aligns with the highest standards of corporate governance.
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