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We’re obsessive about creating a place where people who are talented, hard-working, and full of team spirit can thrive.

We believe that exceptional performance comes from creating the right environment. By fostering a culture built on trust, collaboration, and high standards, we enable people to do their best work, take ownership, and grow with confidence alongside motivated, like-minded colleagues.

How we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our approach is shaped by clear principles that guide our decisions, strengthen our relationships, and encourage continuous improvement. This creates a workplace where people feel supported, challenged, and united in working toward shared success.

Collaboration sits at the heart of our business. We support one another, share ideas openly, and challenge each other to improve. By working as true partners internally, we strengthen the way we work with our clients—ensuring every relationship is built on alignment, quality, and long-term value.

Long servicing employee at Irving Knight

Aidan Kerr

Joined in 2020

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Henry Spooner

Joined in 2019

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Jack Wilson

Joined in 2021

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We proudly earned our certification as a Great Place to Work®️—an achievement that reflects our culture, our people, and our values. We’re committed to creating an environment where wellbeing comes first and continuous improvement drives everything we do.

We’re equally proud to have earned an Excellent rating on Trustpilot®️, a reflection of the trust and satisfaction our clients and candidates consistently place in us. This recognition underscores our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional service and building long-term partnerships based on transparency, reliability, and results.

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93% of employees at Irving Knight say it is a great place to work, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company. Great Place to Work Statistic
Irving Knight Culture & Values

Guided by our values

I K G R O U P

The principles that shape how we work, lead, and grow together—guiding our decisions, relationships, and long-term success.

Integrity

We act with honesty, transparency, and accountability, doing the right thing for our clients, candidates, and colleagues—even when no one is watching.

Knowledge

We apply deep industry insight and continuous learning to deliver informed decisions for our clients, candidates, and partners.

Growth

We challenge ourselves and those we work with to evolve, improve, and achieve sustainable long-term success together.

Resilience

We remain focused, adaptable, and determined in the face of challenge, consistently delivering for our clients and candidates.

Opportunistic

We recognise opportunity early and act decisively to create advantage for our clients, candidates, and business.

United

We work as one team, building trust through collaboration, shared ambition, and collective accountability.

Passion

We bring genuine energy, commitment, and pride to our work, caring deeply about outcomes and the people behind them.

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Giving back to the community

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At Irving Knight, we’re committed to making a positive impact by supporting charities that reflect our values of compassion, responsibility, and community.

Happy Doggo LogoHappy Doggo

Happy Doggo supports dog welfare through rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming initiatives, helping vulnerable dogs receive care, safety, and a better quality of life.

Papyrus LogoPapyrus

Papyrus works to prevent suicide among young people by providing confidential support, raising awareness, and equipping communities to better protect vulnerable lives.

North London Hospice LogoNorth London Hospice

The North London Hospice provides compassionate end-of-life care, specialist medical support, and emotional guidance to patients and families across North London.

My Name'5 Doddie LogoMy Name'5 Doddie

My Name'5 Doddie funds research into motor neurone disease while raising awareness and supporting efforts to improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes for those affected.

Movember LogoMovember

Movember raises awareness and funds to improve men’s mental health, prevent suicide, and support research into prostate and testicular cancer worldwide.

EDS UK LogoEDS UK

EDS UK supports individuals affected by Ehlers-Danlos syndromes by providing trusted information, advocacy, and practical support to improve understanding, care, and quality of life.

Childhood Trust LogoChildhood Trust

The Childhood Trust works to alleviate childhood poverty in London by funding grassroots charities that provide vital support, education, and opportunities for vulnerable children.

Candlelighters LogoCandlelighters

Candlelighters supports children with cancer and their families by funding vital care, research, and practical support across Yorkshire treatment centres.

Breast Cancer UK LogoBreast Cancer UK

Breast Cancer UK focuses on preventing breast cancer by raising awareness of risk reduction, funding research, and advocating for environmental and lifestyle change.

Bow Foodbank LogoBow Foodbank

Bow Foodbank provides emergency food and practical support to individuals and families in East London facing financial hardship and food insecurity.

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FAQs

We’re here to make Executive Search easy to understand. Find answers to the most common questions below.

Our priority is fit, not speed. We take time to understand your background, goals, and motivations, then provide clear insight into each opportunity so you’re only considered for roles that truly align with your experience and ambitions.

We specialise in senior, specialist, and leadership appointments across the markets we serve. Our focus is on roles where experience, judgement, and cultural alignment are critical — typically mid- to senior-level management through to executive and board appointments.

You’ll gain honest market insight, access to high-quality opportunities, and clear guidance throughout the process. Our aim is simple: to help you make the right move, at the right time, with confidence.

No. Our services are completely free for candidates. We are retained by our client partners to manage their hiring processes, meaning there is never a cost to you at any stage.

Our role is to represent your interests professionally, provide guidance throughout the process, and help you assess opportunities objectively — without any financial obligation.

No — if anything, it gives you an advantage. We provide context, insight, and advocacy that ensure your experience and motivations are clearly understood from the outset. Our role is to strengthen your candidacy and guide you through a transparent, well-managed process.

We operate as a retained, partnership-led search firm rather than a transactional recruiter. That means fewer searches, deeper engagement, and a far higher level of commitment to outcomes. By combining sector specialism, market intelligence, and a disciplined search methodology, we deliver hires that are aligned not only to role requirements, but to culture, strategy, and long-term growth plans.

We don’t rely on databases or job advertising alone. Our searches are driven by proactive market mapping, targeted outreach, and insight gained from long-standing sector networks. Candidates are assessed on capability, leadership style, cultural alignment, and long-term potential — not just CV fit — ensuring a robust and well-informed shortlist.

Confidentiality is fundamental to how we operate. Every search is handled with discretion, clear communication, and controlled market engagement. As your representative in the market, we protect your brand, manage messaging carefully, and ensure sensitive information is only shared when appropriate — safeguarding both your business and your candidates throughout the process.

Our retained model is designed to deliver outcomes, not volume. Because we invest the time to fully understand the role, the business, and the wider context, we achieve a consistently high completion rate across our searches. More importantly, our focus is on long-term retention and impact, not short-term placement metrics.

While our process is designed to minimise risk, we recognise that circumstances can change. In the rare event a placement doesn’t succeed, we work closely with our client to address the situation and agree the most appropriate next steps. Our commitment is to the partnership and the outcome — not just the initial hire

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