Private Equity Recruitment Manchester — Nigel Wright Group
Specialist private equity recruiter in Manchester
Nigel Wright Group is a leading private equity recruitment firm with a strong presence in Manchester and across the North West. We specialise in providing tailored recruitment services to PE firms, supporting talent acquisition for both in-house teams and portfolio companies. As a trusted private equity executive search firm, our local insight and knowledge of the wider UK market help us identify the best professionals for a wide variety of leadership roles.
We work with private equity, venture capital investors and investment banks to place experienced leaders who can drive value creation. Our recruitment spans C-suite positions including CEOs and MDs, as well as senior appointments in sales, marketing, supply chain, procurement, engineering, manufacturing, HR, IT, and financial services. Whether the need is for interim support or full-time leadership, our team delivers reliable results through a refined recruitment process that’s built around speed, quality, and discretion.
To discuss your needs with a private equity search firm that understands the sector’s demands, please contact our Manchester office directly or use the live chat function below. Candidates can also explore our current vacancies page for the latest full-time roles and send their CVs to be considered for upcoming opportunities linked to exciting investment opportunities in the region.
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Our track record as a private equity recruiter in Manchester
As recruiters for private equity firms, we are proud to support a wide client base. Our team has a proven track record of helping companies define and deliver effective investment strategies through targeted hiring that accelerates performance and growth.
Our consultants are experts in delivering executive search assignments that support critical business outcomes, including operational improvements, strategic change, and leadership succession planning. We also help with building new teams for acquired businesses, offering expertise in assessing talent pipelines and supporting due diligence with a focus on long-term potential and cultural alignment.
Client success stories
Nigel Wright Group has a long-standing reputation for successfully supporting private equity-backed and investment-led businesses across the UK and Europe. We have placed hundreds of professionals into organisations during or after private equity investment, offering deep expertise in aligning senior talent with the commercial, operational, and financial demands of growth-focused environments.
Our partnerships extend across more than 30 private equity firms and investment vehicles, including high-profile names like 3i, Equistone, Aurelius, PAI, KKR, Rhône Capital, Gore Group, Permira, and Phoenix Equity Partners, as well as active UK-based investors such as NVM Private Equity, NEL Fund Managers, FW Capital, Rivers Capital Partners, and UK Steel Enterprise.
We’ve worked closely with portfolio companies across various sectors. For example, we’ve supported placements for Froneri and Refresco (PAI), Upfield (KKR), Mayborn Group (3i), Nomad Digital (Amadeus Capital Partners), Four Seasons Healthcare (Terra Firma), PD Ports (Brookfield Asset Management), Hovis (Gore Group), Global Navigation Solutions (Phoenix Equity Partners), and Purity Soft Drinks (Langholm).
C-suite placements remain a core strength. We’ve appointed the CEO of Pacific Direct (Primary Capital), the CEO of Symington’s (Bridgepoint), the Benelux General Manager of Igloo Foods (Permira), and the General Manager International for Mayborn Group. We’ve also delivered COOs and CFOs for other high-growth portfolio businesses.
In commercial leadership, we’ve placed Sales Directors at Hovis, Purity Soft Drinks, and Aurorium, as well as international roles like the Marketing & International Sales Director for Mill International.
For PE houses like NVM, we’ve placed a Financial Controller and a Portfolio Accountant, while at NEL Fund Managers we’ve appointed a Chief Investment Officer and Financial Analyst. We’ve also supported FW Capital with an Investment Manager, Rivers Capital Partners with an Analyst, and Middleton Enterprises with part-time Bookkeepers.
We’ve developed a particularly deep relationship with Mutares, placing several key roles across Europe including CEOs, Sales Directors, Commercial Directors, and HR Directors, showcasing our ability to meet the cross-border hiring needs of fast-paced PE firms.
Whether it's high-impact executive leadership or specialist commercial and finance roles, Nigel Wright is trusted by investors and portfolio companies to deliver exceptional talent that accelerates performance and drives long-term value creation.
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Searching for private equity recruiters in Manchester?
If you’re looking to partner with a specialist private equity recruitment firm or want to learn more about our recruitment services in Manchester, contact us today via the email address below. One of our experts will respond within the same working day to understand your goals and provide tailored support.
Recruitment | Executive Search | Private Equity | Contact Details
Manchester Office
Telephone: +44 (0)161 552 5027
Email: marketingdept@nigelwright.com
Address: The Lincoln, Lincoln Square, Brazennose Street, Manchester, M2 5AD