Sage Talent GroupExecutive Search & Career Advisory
Leadership talent. Strategic careers.
Sage Talent Group is an independent executive search and career advisory firm connecting exceptional professionals with the organisations that need them.
Submit an Opportunity Request Explore Our ServicesThree ways we support your career
Executive Positioning
Executive CVs, LinkedIn optimisation, branding and career positioning for senior professionals.
Opportunity Mapping
Share your objectives and preferences and we research potentially relevant opportunities.
Job Search Representation
Targeted application support, tracking, interview preparation and professional follow-up.
How Opportunity Mapping works
Share your objectives
Complete the Opportunity Request form with your CV.
We review & research
Our team studies your background and explores potentially relevant opportunities.
We communicate by email
Where opportunities are identified, details are shared with you directly by email.
Why Sage Talent Group
Independent
No job board, no vacancy database. A personal, advisory approach.
Senior-level focus
Leadership recruitment and executive career advisory.
Direct communication
Everything is handled by our team through our official business email.
About Us
An independent partner for senior talent
We combine executive search expertise with practical career advisory, helping professionals and organisations make confident decisions.
Our mission
To help professionals position themselves with clarity and to connect leadership talent with the right organisations.
Our approach
Personal, confidential and relationship-led, with no public vacancy listings or job-board noise.
Our values
Integrity, discretion, clarity and a genuine commitment to long-term career outcomes.
Our Leadership Team
Alex Hayes
Corporate Strategy | Global Expansion | Group Leadership
alex@sagetalentgroup.com
Julius Bright
Business Operations | Corporate Performance | Strategic Execution
julius@sagetalentgroup.com
Zacks James
Leadership Recruitment | Executive Talent Acquisition
zacks@sagetalentgroup.comLaro Hammed
International Recruitment Networks | Strategic Alliances
laro@sagetalentgroup.comBamidele Lawal
Professional Career Advisory | Career Development
bamidele@sagetalentgroup.comOur Services
Three distinct services
Each service has a clearly defined purpose and scope.
Executive Positioning
- Executive CV development
- LinkedIn profile optimisation
- Professional branding
- Career positioning
- Career advisory
Opportunity Mapping
- Review of candidate background and preferences
- Research into potentially relevant opportunities
- Opportunity information communicated by email where identified
Job Search Representation
- Targeted application support
- Application preparation
- Application tracking
- Interview preparation
- Professional follow-up assistance
Paid services have separate scopes, fees and agreements. Opportunity Mapping is a request-based service and does not guarantee vacancy identification, interviews, employment or placement.
Service
Executive Positioning
Present your leadership story with clarity, authority and impact.
Enquire NowWhat's included
Executive CV development
Achievement-led CVs written for senior audiences and ATS compatibility.
LinkedIn profile optimisation
Profiles that communicate value and attract the right conversations.
Professional branding
A consistent, credible narrative across your professional presence.
Career positioning
Clarity on where you fit and how to approach your next move.
Career advisory
One-to-one guidance from our career consultants.
Our process
Discovery
We learn about your experience, goals and audience.
Development
We craft your CV, profile and positioning.
Refinement
We review together and finalise your materials.
This is a paid service with its own scope, fees and agreement. Enquire about this service.
Opportunity Mapping
Your Next Career Opportunity Starts With a More Strategic Search.
At Sage Talent Group, we understand that career progression requires more than simply searching through available vacancies. We invite professionals to share their career objectives and opportunity preferences so our team can better understand their requirements and explore potentially relevant opportunities.
Submit an Opportunity RequestWhat Opportunity Mapping includes
Review
We review your background and preferences.
Research
We research potentially relevant opportunities.
Communicate
Opportunity information is communicated by email where identified.
Opportunity Request
Service
Job Search Representation
Hands-on support through every stage of a targeted search.
Enquire NowWhat's included
Targeted application support
Focused applications to roles aligned with your objectives.
Application preparation
Tailored materials for each opportunity.
Application tracking
Organised tracking of every application's progress.
Interview preparation
Briefings and practice for senior-level interviews.
Professional follow-up
Courteous, professional follow-up to keep conversations moving.
This is a paid service with its own scope, fees and agreement. Enquire about this service.
Industries
Sectors we serve
Executive search and career advisory across a broad range of industries.
Financial Services
Banking, asset management, insurance and fintech leadership.
Technology
Technology, software, data and digital transformation leaders.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Clinical, commercial and operational leadership.
Energy & Resources
Oil & gas, renewables, mining and utilities.
Consumer & Retail
Brand, commercial and supply chain leaders.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Operations, engineering and industrial leadership.
Professional Services
Consulting, legal, accounting and advisory firms.
Public Sector & Non-profit
Institutions, development and impact organisations.
For Employers
Executive search for organisations
We help organisations identify and engage leadership talent through discreet, structured search supported by our partnership networks.
Make a Business EnquiryWhat we offer
Leadership recruitment
Senior and executive appointments across sectors.
International networks
Strategic alliances and recruitment networks across regions.
Confidential process
Handled directly by our directors and communicated by email.
Our search process
Brief
We understand your needs, culture and priorities.
Search
We identify and approach suitable leaders.
Shortlist
We present considered, relevant candidates.
Insights
Perspectives on leadership and careers
Positioning for the C-suite
How senior professionals can frame impact for board-level audiences.
Beyond job boards
Why a strategic, relationship-led search often outperforms volume applications.
Hiring leaders with confidence
What employers should consider when commissioning an executive search.
Your LinkedIn as a leadership asset
Practical steps to strengthen your executive profile.
Preparing for senior interviews
Structuring your stories and questions.
Global mobility and careers
Considerations when looking at roles across borders.