Laura Jackson– Senior Search Consultant

With over 25 years of experience spanning both human resources and full-cycle recruitment, Laura brings a deeply informed, no-nonsense, and highly consultative approach to every search. She has a strong understanding of what hiring managers actually need—not just on paper, but in practice. Her foundation in HR allows Laura to keep recruitment real: grounded in business realities, culture fit, and long-term success, not buzzwords or volume hiring. 

Widely recognized within professional services as a trusted search partner and results-driven leader, Laura is known for her ability to balance urgency with precision, and strategy with empathy. She goes well beyond filling roles. Laura invests the time to truly understand her clients’ teams, leadership styles, and long-term objectives, ensuring the talent she introduces is positioned to thrive, contribute, and grow. 

A defining measure of Laura’s success is her exceptionally high retention rate. The vast majority of hires she has placed have gone on to build long-term careers, grow within their organizations, and advance in their fields—a reflection of her disciplined approach to fit, potential, and alignment on both sides of the search. 

Laura leads and mentors her team in a collaborative, intentional way—sharing expertise, setting clear expectations, and holding a high bar for quality and accountability. She manages searches across all levels, from entry-level and mid-career professionals to senior leadership and executive placements, as well as interim and temporary assignments. Regardless of scope or seniority, every search is approached with the same discipline, integrity, and attention to detail. 

Throughout her career, Laura has built long-standing, trusted partnerships across multiple industries, with particularly deep expertise in professional services. Clients value her ability to navigate complex environments, advise with confidence, and deliver talent solutions that align with both business goals and human dynamics. 

At the core of Laura’s success is a human-centred, strategic mindset—one that respects the realities of the market, the pressures faced by hiring leaders, and the career aspirations of candidates. The result is recruitment that is thoughtful, effective, and built to last. 

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