UK SIC SP0.161|Statistics

Executive Search Recruiters in the UK - Number of Businesses (2021-2031)

Name: Executive Search Recruiters in the UK
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There are xx businesses in the Executive Search Recruiters industry in the UK, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. Executive search recruiters, known informally as head hunters, specialise in the recruitment of senior or executive personnel on behalf of clients. Services include targeted research and identification; candidate approach and vetting; and facilitation of the recruitment and assimilation processes.

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Number of Businesses

Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.

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Revenue

$XX

2021-2026 XX%

2026-2031 XX%

Employees

XX

2021-2026 XX%

2026-2031 XX%

Businesses

XX

2021-2026 XX%

2026-2031 XX%

Profit

$XX

2021-2026 XX%

Profit Margin

XX%

2021-2026 XX%

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Casting Agencies in the US	Consumer Goods & Services in the US	XX%	XX%	$XX
Executive Search Recruiters in the US	Consumer Goods & Services in the US	XX%	XX%	$XX
Employment & Recruiting Agencies in Canada	Consumer Goods & Services in Canada	XX%	XX%	$XX
Employment Placement and Recruitment Services in Australia	Consumer Goods & Services in Australia	XX%	XX%	$XX
Employment Placement and Recruitment Services in New Zealand	Consumer Goods & Services in New Zealand	XX%	XX%	$XX
Employment Placement Agencies in Ireland	Consumer Goods & Services in Ireland	XX%	XX%	$XX

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many businesses are there in the Executive Search Recruiters in the UK in 2026?

There is 227 Executive Search Recruiters in the UK businesses as of 2026, an increase of 0.9% from 2025.

Has the number of Executive Search Recruiters in the UK businesses grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The number of Executive Search Recruiters in the UK businesses has grown 2.3% per year on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.

What is forecast business growth of Executive Search Recruiters in the UK over the next 5 years?

See our full analysis of the Executive Search Recruiters in the UK to understand if the mumber of bussinesses is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

What companies have the highest market share in the Executive Search Recruiters in the UK?

The Executive Search Recruiters in the UK has low market share concentration and the largest business is Russell Reynolds Associates Ltd.

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