OUR APPROACH
Modern infrastructure. Human judgement.
Current technology and carefully designed workflows keep research organised and reduce repetitive administration. This creates more time for market mapping, informed conversations, assessment, communication and delivery. Technology supports the process. People make the decisions.
What thoughtful search requires
Thoughtful search work depends on a clear brief, careful research and relevant communication. Four principles guide how Dartry approaches each mandate.
A properly understood brief
Research beyond the immediately visible market
Understanding the business context, reporting line, remit and priorities comes first. This includes how the appointment fits into the wider team and what success should look like in the first year.
Search does not stop at the most visible profiles. Dartry looks beyond obvious titles and organisations to consider adjacent experience, relevant moves and where capability is developing.
Relevant and informed approaches
Approaches are shaped by the mandate and the person being contacted. The aim is to provide enough context for a useful conversation, not a generic message.
Clear communication throughout
Clients and candidates should understand where things stand. Dartry focuses on honest discussion, realistic expectations and clarity about next steps.
How Dartry approaches a search
Each mandate follows a consistent methodology, adapted to the nature and urgency of the appointment.
Understand
Clarify the business context, role, reporting line, remit and priorities.
Engage
Approach people with sufficient context for an informed conversation.
Calibrate
Consider title, scope, compensation and candidate expectations in the context of the relevant market.
Assess
Consider experience, motivation and relevance to the appointment.
Research
Map the market and identify potentially relevant people.
Guide
Share appropriate feedback and support the process through decision.
Technology’s role
Dartry uses current tools to organise research, track workflows and reduce repetitive administration. This helps keep information accurate and accessible, and supports clear communication with clients and candidates. Technology does not make hiring decisions or replace human judgement; it supports the process around them.
Two ways to engage
Dartry works with clients through two main structures, depending on the nature of the mandate.
Retained Search
Dedicated and structured search for complex, sensitive or business-critical appointments. The approach is shaped around the mandate, with focused research, market mapping, relevant candidate engagement and clear communication throughout.
Often suited to senior, confidential or strategically important roles where depth and structure are essential.
Contingent Recruitment
Flexible and targeted recruitment support for clearly defined hiring needs, with the same emphasis on relevance, communication and candidate care.
Often suited to clearly scoped roles where speed and flexibility are important.
Communication
Effective search work depends on relevant feedback and honest discussion. Dartry shares useful market context, reflects what is being heard from candidates and is clear about where things stand in the process. The aim is to give clients and candidates visibility, not to promise a fixed reporting schedule.