Director Recruitment Manchester — Nigel Wright Group

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Multidiscipline director recruiter in Manchester

Nigel Wright Group is a specialist executive search firm with a strong presence in Manchester and the North of England. Recognised as Europe’s leading consumer industry search firm, we also work with a wide range of organisations in the Industrial, Services, Tech, and Public & Third sectors. Clients and candidates value our extensive regional networks and commitment to exceptional customer service.

We specialise in recruiting Managing Directors and senior-level positions across all director and C-suite roles in Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, HR, IT, and Finance. Each consultant on our Manchester-based team is a discipline expert, with a deep understanding of their sector, providing them with a unique edge in the Northern talent market.

If you’d like to discuss a director-level recruitment assignment or learn how we can help you strengthen your leadership team in the North of England, please contact us directly or use the chat function below. For candidates seeking executive director opportunities, we are available for a confidential conversation about current vacancies. You can also explore director jobs on our website.

Our track record as a director recruitment agency

Over the past 35+ years, we have collaborated with a variety of enterprises across our core sectors. Today, our client portfolio includes start-ups, SMEs, and FTSE- and AIM-listed companies, as well as Charities, Housing Associations, Healthcare and Education providers, and Local and Central Government departments. Among our domestic talent partners are the following organisations:

Clients praise our director executive search capabilities:

“Nigel Wright Group placed me in my role as BRITA’s UK Managing Director. I’ve continued to value the support from the consultants there, as they’ve helped me hire additional members of the leadership team. They have got to know our business really well, which helps to save valuable time during the recruitment process. An excellent overall service.” UK Managing Director, BRITA Group

“Nigel Wright Group is an excellent business partner that has helped us fill several key roles including Group Finance Director and Group Health and Safety Director positions. Their executive search consultants really take the time to understand your business and then use that insight, along with their networks, to identify the type of people you’re looking for.” Group HR Director, Carr’s Group

“Nigel Wright helped us recruit a new Chief Marketing Officer. I appreciated the engagement and responsiveness throughout the search process. The consultant took the time to understand the brief and always kept me appropriately informed of their activities in the market. This was an important senior hire for our business, and I am delighted with the resulting appointment.” CEO, Cooke Optics

“Excellent service, starting with an effort to understand our company and the Business Development Director role, pragmatic advice on the best approach through to securing a great candidate. The search consultant was professional but approachable; I particularly liked their openness and genuine feeling that the recruitment process was driven by our long-term needs.” CEO, Econic Technologies

“ITD Global has used Nigel Wright Group to fill various senior roles including Chief Revenue Officer, and Interim HR Director positions. The recruitment service is always proactive and success-orientated. Their consultants build great relationships too, so that they thoroughly understand what you are looking for. They are undoubtedly our first choice local recruitment agency.” CFO, ITD Global

“Homes England required an Assistant Director Financial Strategy & Business Partnering for a period of 4-5 months, whilst the permanent person was recruited. Nigel Wright’s consultant provided a high level of professionalism, patience, flexibility, and insight. They had a good understanding of the local job market too, as well as the skills and experience needed in this role.” Head of HR, Homes England

“Nigel Wright Group has placed several high-calibre candidates into key roles at McBride over the last few years including for Group Quality Director and UK Sales Director positions. The service provided by their consultants is always excellent. They are all knowledgeable and efficient recruitment professionals, who consistently exceed our expectations to meet our needs.” HR Manager, McBride

“TT Electronics has used Nigel Wright Group to recruit various roles across our business including Global Quality Director and Operations Director positions. They’ve also hired other senior roles in our HR, IT, finance, and marketing teams. The recruitment consultants I’ve personally dealt with have all provided an excellent and very effective talent acquisition service.” HR Manager, TT Electronics

Searching for director-level recruitment agencies or executive director search firms?

If you are looking to recruit a director or board member, or want to learn more about our executive recruitment services, please reach out to our marketing team with your recruitment requirements using the contact details below. We will respond within the same working day.

Executive Search | Director Recruitment | Manchester Contact Details:

We are one of the North’s leading and largest board recruitment and executive director recruitment agencies. You can find full-time director-level and board roles on our vacancies page.

Manchester Office

Telephone: +44 (0)161 552 5027

Email: marketingdept@nigelwright.com

Address: The Lincoln, Lincoln Square, Brazennose Street, Manchester, M2 5AD