CONSULTANCY EXPERTISE
Strategic Leadership & Succession Planning
Ensuring your organisation possesses the right leadership capability for today and the future is crucial for sustained success and effective strategic execution. Hummingbird Recruitment & Consulting provides expert consultancy services focused on defining critical leadership requirements and establishing robust succession plans. Our aim is to equip your organisation with the continuity, adaptability, and forward-thinking leadership necessary to navigate markets and achieve long-term, sustainable growth.
OUR COMMITMENT
Cultivating Sustainable Leadership Legacies
Hummingbird Recruitment & Consulting was established with a clear vision: Building Teams for a Sustainable Future. Our origins lie deep within the dynamic renewable energy sector, instilling in us a profound understanding of foresight, resilience, and innovation. This unique perspective now extends across a spectrum of organisations committed to making a tangible difference. We believe that strong, forward-thinking leadership is the bedrock upon which lasting success and meaningful contributions are built. Our consultancy in leadership requirements and succession planning is born from this commitment, helping you nurture leadership pipelines that ensure stability and drive meaningful transformation.
BUILT FOR THE GREEN ECONOMY
What Makes Hummingbird Different
We help organisations shape the leadership that shape the future. We partner with those building a climate-resilient world, and we know the talent it takes to get there.
Sector-Specific Knowledge
We understand the commercial trends shaping the net zero transition. That insight informs every brief, shortlist and recommendation.
Global and Local Capability
Our reach and experience is global. We adapt to the cultural and operational differences that affect leadership both regionally and globally.
Scalable Support for Growth
From a single critical hire to a full-scale international expansion, our services flex with your business needs, supporting both strategic and organic growth.
Sustainability as Standard
Sustainability is central to how we evaluate leadership. By prioritising sustainability as a core competency, we identify leaders who create long-term value and drive meaningful impact for both their organisations and the environment.
A Five-Stage Recruitment Process
Designed for precision and long-term success. From defining role requirements to onboarding, our approach ensures every hire aligns with your goals and culture.
Human-Centric, Values-Led Approach
We take the time to understand your company’s mission and culture ensuring every candidate fits not just the job, but your purpose and values.
Multi-Disciplinary Talent Reach
We maintain relationships across leadership, commercial, technical and operations, which enables us to identify leadership candidates capable of bridging technical and strategic domains. This breadth is essential for organisations working across interconnected systems.
Deep, Established Networks
Our reach spans across renewables, cleantech, and sustainability. We collaborate with companies and organisations across the entire sustainability value chain, from innovative clean energy developers to impact investors driving transformative change. We don’t rely on job boards, we deliver through relationships.
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SPECIALISTS IN THE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY
Our Areas of Expertise
We help organisations shape the leadership that shapes the future. We partner with those building a climate-resilient world, and we know the talent it takes to get there.
Executive Search
Executive leadership in the sustainability sector demands more than generalist credentials. We identify individuals with the technical rigour, commercial acumen and transformative mindset to lead within complex, decarbonising environments. Each search is calibrated to align with both commercial performance and climate-aligned governance.
Market Insights
We provide tailored market insights to support recruitment and expansion plans, giving organisations the intelligence they need to make informed decisions. Our analysis covers key skills in demand, talent availability, and salary benchmarks, helping businesses understand the competitive landscape and attract the right leaders. By combining real-time market sentiment with deep sector expertise, we empower our clients to plan confidently and secure the talent essential for sustainable growth.
Business Development
We accelerate growth by combining tailored strategies with targeted relationship building. Our approach blends market planning, client engagement, and strategic network expansion to unlock new opportunities. Through structured planning, hands-on support, and coaching, we empower organisations to build meaningful connections and deliver sustainable, measurable results.
Consultancy on Leadership Structure
Strategic planning requires clarity on capability. We advise boards and leadership teams on role design, succession risk, and the evolving leadership demands of sustainable growth. Our consultancy work bridges technical competency with future-focused organisational design.
OUR CONSULTANCY APPROACH
Crafting Your Leadership Continuity Blueprint
We employ a thoughtful, collaborative methodology to help you develop leadership requirements and succession strategies precisely tailored to your unique organisational context and strategic vision.
1
Specification
Define competencies, qualifications, and company goals.
2
Sourcing
Leverage extensive networks and market insights.
3
Scrutiny
Rigorous candidate assessment.
4
Selection
Collaborate with stakeholders to choose the best fit.
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Support
Onboarding and transition planning to ensure success.
Send Us A Message
Hiring for your team or exploring your next career move? Let’s start a conversation. We take a personal approach; listening first, and offering thoughtful guidance based on your needs. We're here to support you!
