The right leaders in.
A respectful way out.
Navexela finds the senior people your growth depends on and guides the people you part ways with into their next role. Headhunting and outplacement from one partner, for one fixed monthly retainer. No surprise placement fees.
Our team has led programmes and teams at
Your people decisions are too important
to leave to chance
The plant director, quality lead or supply chain head you need is not applying. The good ones are not looking, so they have to be found.
Every hire comes with a percentage of the annual salary, invoiced when you least expect it. Budgeting for growth becomes guesswork.
CVs look right, the interview goes well, and six months later you start again. Meanwhile the team and the numbers suffer.
Letting people go is sometimes necessary. Handled badly, it hurts the people leaving, the people staying and your name in the market.
One partner for who comes in and who moves on. That is what we do.
Headhunting and outplacement under one roof
Use one service or combine them in a single retainer. You always work with senior people who know manufacturing from the inside.
Executive Search
Direct search for board, director and senior management roles that make or break your plans.
- Managing directors, COOs, plant and operations directors
- Direct approach of passive candidates
- In depth assessment, references and offer support
Engineering & Specialist Search
The hard to find technical profiles that keep production, quality and supply chains running.
- Quality, engineering and supply chain leads
- Specialists for automotive, medtech and machinery
- Candidates assessed in depth before you meet them
Outplacement & Career Transition
Personal guidance for employees who leave, so they land well and your reputation stays intact.
- One to one career coaching and CV support
- Access to our network of hiring companies
- Group programmes for reorganisations
Team Build & Succession
A talent plan for the next two years, so you hire ahead of growth instead of chasing it.
- Organisation and succession planning
- Multiple hires for new sites and ramp ups
- Onboarding support for new leaders
Hiring or restructuring in the next 6 months? Let us talk before it becomes urgent.
Book a free talent call →From first call to the right person in place
A clear rhythm every month, so you always know what your retainer is delivering.
Intake & talent plan
We learn your business, culture and open roles, and agree priorities for hiring and any transitions.
Search & shortlist
We map the market, approach the best people directly and assess them in depth before you meet anyone.
Place, onboard & transition
We run interviews and offers, support new leaders in their first months and coach departing staff to their next role.
One fixed fee per month. No placement surprises.
The fee is agreed up front, based on the number and seniority of roles and transitions. You know exactly what talent costs you every month.
Search Retainer
A dedicated search partner for your key vacancies, month after month.
- Up to 2 active searches at a time
- Direct approach of passive candidates
- In depth assessment and references
- Offer and onboarding support
Talent Partner
Your outsourced senior talent team. Hiring, succession and exits handled by one partner.
- Multiple active executive and specialist searches
- Outplacement for departing employees included
- Succession and team planning
- Onboarding support for new leaders
- Monthly review with your partner
Outplacement Retainer
Professional career transition for individuals or groups, for as long as you need it.
- One to one coaching for every participant
- CV, LinkedIn and interview preparation
- Introductions to our hiring network
- Progress reporting to HR
How future proof is your leadership team?
Answer 8 quick questions and see your Talent Score straight away. Takes about 2 minutes. Nothing is stored or sent.
Why a retainer beats a recruitment agency
The partners on your retainer
A small senior team. You always know who is searching on your behalf.
Doug
Works with leadership teams on strategy, sharper decisions and navigating change, so priorities turn into progress.
Jo
Brings operational clarity and practical delivery systems that make execution predictable, week after week.
Frequently asked questions
How does a monthly retainer differ from a placement fee?
With a placement fee you pay a percentage of the annual salary for every hire. With a retainer you pay one fixed amount per month for an agreed number of searches and transitions. Your costs are predictable and we are focused on finding the right person, not the fastest invoice.
What does the retainer cost?
That depends on the number and seniority of the roles and the size of any outplacement programme. After a free talent call you receive a written proposal with one fixed monthly fee. No hidden costs.
How quickly will we see candidates?
For most roles you meet the first qualified candidates within the first weeks of a search. Very senior or niche roles can take longer, and we tell you up front.
What exactly is outplacement?
Professional support for employees who leave your company: career coaching, CV and interview preparation and introductions to hiring companies. It helps people move on faster and protects your reputation with the team that stays.
Is everything confidential?
Yes. Searches for sensitive roles and reorganisations are handled with full discretion. Candidate and company information is never shared without consent.
Tell us which roles keep you up at night
Book a free 30 minute talent call. We discuss your open roles and any upcoming changes in your team, and you receive a retainer proposal with one fixed monthly fee.
Or email us at info@navexela.com. We work with a limited number of retainer clients at a time to guarantee senior attention.