Testing, Inspection and Certification

The global Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) market exceeds USD 300 billion, driven by increasing regulation, global supply chains, and rising standards for safety, quality, and compliance.


Testing, inspection, and certification play a critical role in ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across the global economy. From energy and infrastructure to food, life sciences, manufacturing, and consumer goods, the TIC sector underpins trust, market access, and operational integrity. As regulations evolve and supply chains become more complex, demand for specialised expertise and robust compliance frameworks continues to accelerate.

Our commitment to the TIC market sets us apart from traditional executive search firms. We support organisations across all industries in securing highly specialised TIC professionals, from technical specialists and auditors to commercial leaders and senior management. By combining cross-sector insight with deep functional understanding, we help our clients build the capability required to manage risk, meet regulatory demands, and maintain confidence in an increasingly complex global marketplace.


Testing, Inspection and Certification

Attracting and retaining exceptional candidates.

To attract and retain top talent, businesses need to understand the expectations of candidates. Focusing on certain markets allows us to build an extensive network of excellent candidates. We can communicate with the candidates more frequently to learn their needs and build rapport. This allows us to provide candidates that not only have the right ability, but are the cultural fit to flourish. Your company is truly only as great as the people who embody the mission of your organization; those who go above and beyond to see your company succeed.

Testing, Inspection and Certification

Building trust to create long lasting relationships.

The surge in consumer awareness about product safety offers lucrative opportunities for the growth of our market. Open communication with our clients helps us learn how they operate to create structured, long-lasting and sustainable relationships. Being fully transparent allows us to learn their needs, giving us the ability to provide industry insight, knowledge of the industry’s trends, and ultimately candidates that are the perfect fit. This is all part of our effort to go the extra mile to support the TIC industry and ensure we maintain meaningful relationships with our clients.


Specialisms A-Z
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Specialists

When it comes to bespoke approach, allowing us to deliver finding the high-performers of tomorrow, theres no one-size-fits-all solution. We make every search personal, diverse and provide an individual unrivalled experience.


Direct Contact

One point of contact. It creates a smooth, success-driven process.

To deliver the best executive search solution, we work closely with the hiring manager to better understand the organisation and it's culture. Having one dedicated recruiter and one point of contact ensures a smooth process from start to finish.

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360°

360° talent mapping. Presenting the best candidates first time round.

We thoroughly map out a market and identify all possible matches for the specific position, as well as reciting notification when a new candidate becomes avaliable. Upon request, we can provide an overview of the market and movements within it.

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Approach

Adopting a tailored approach to executive search.

Our team at Irving Knight view global executive search from an alternative perspective. Utilising a wealth of market knowledge and vast industry connections, we deliver an unrivalled experience for both clients and candidates alike. As a team of talented recruitment professionals, we trust that our deep understanding of the intricacies that each market entails takes us one step further.

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Delivering the best results

Over 80% of our searches are conducted under the retained model allowing us to conduct a meticulous and comprehensive service.

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Statistics

96%

We've filled 96% of the roles that we have engaged with on an exclusive basis.

1.52:1

Our CV Sent to Interview ratio across all searches engaged on in the last 12 months.

94%

94% of our clients say they would use our services again on another assignment.