We’re passionate about growth and making an impact.

We prioritise building trust through consistent delivery.

Our focus is simple: we work with a select number of clients as true partners, collaborating closely to deliver the very best talent in their market.

By choosing quality over quantity, we’ve built recruitment processes that are meaningful, value-driven, and held to the highest standards.

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  • “Most professional headhunter in the UK, by far. Engaged, knowledgable, attentive, creative and extremely connected in the financial industry. Jonathan Press embodies all the qualities that a talent advisor should have. He and his team insights, coupled with seamless execution, can be instrumental to a firm’s success. Highly recommend working with Pearse Partners!”

    Angela Enzo, Probitas Partners

  • I've had the pleasure of working with Pearse Professionals for over a year now, primarily with Joe Rudkin, and the experience has been outstanding from day one. Joe brings a rare combination of professionalism, dedication, and genuine relationship-building to the executive search process. He takes the time to understand both client needs and candidate aspirations. Whether you're a company looking for high-caliber talent or a professional exploring new career opportunities, Pearse Professionals is a partner you can trust. Thank you, Joe, for your continued support and the exceptional service you provide. I look forward to continuing our collaboration.

    Silvana Oliva, NED

  • "I've known Charlie for years, both personally and professionally, and always valued his honest, knowledgeable approach. After struggling for over three months to fill an Accountant role internally—with multiple interviews and no success—I turned to Charlie. Within a week, we interviewed two strong candidates and made an offer the same day. The quality far exceeded what we’d seen directly. Very impressed and happy to recommend and work with him again."

    Sean Porteous, Apron

  • A leading FTSE 250 Asset Manager needed to strengthen their compliance and regulatory functions amidst growing scrutiny and shifting regulatory expectations. Having partnered with Rutherford Search on multiple occasions, the firm turned to our London compliance recruitment team to identify individuals who not only met the technical requirements but could also navigate the nuances of a complex, fast-paced environment. We worked closely with senior stakeholders to fully understand the challenges at hand and align each search with the organisation’s long-term compliance objectives. Our proactive and consultative approach ensured that only the strongest candidates - those with the right expertise and cultural fit - were introduced. As a result, the client successfully onboarded high-calibre compliance professionals who are making a material impact within their teams. The ongoing relationship speaks to Rutherford’s reputation for quality and precision within the compliance recruitment market.

    Compliance | Hedge Fund

  • “Jonathan has been an exceptional partner to us over the years. He’s been responsible for the hiring of a number of members to our team, all of whom have gone on to become highly valued members of our business. I’d happily recommend him to anyone”

    Matt Houlden - Director, Private Capital Advisory at Lazard

  • “Kat, I think you were doing an amazing job with us. You were very proactive, organised, always available to provide advice and support and I could not believe the number of relevant CVs you were having access to. If we need another ESG person, I will definitely be in touch… I think you were really good.”

    Filipa Fonte, ESG Director, Ancala

  • "Julian quickly developed a clear understanding of our requirements and team culture and provided a carefully selected range of quality candidates from his deep network of contacts. This made the hiring process efficient and painless, the only difficulty we experienced was in deciding which of the excellent candidates to hire."

    Director, Mizuho

  • A global investment firm sought to bolster its compliance function with high-quality talent capable of navigating an evolving regulatory landscape. Having entrusted Rutherford Search with multiple critical hires in London, the firm found the process to be seamless, efficient, and aligned with their culture and values. Our team invested time upfront to fully understand the requirements and ensure candidates would thrive both technically and culturally. Throughout the process, communication remained transparent and collaborative, which resulted in swift and successful hires. Both the client and candidates praised the professionalism and accessibility of the Rutherford team, highlighting the firm’s ability to combine expertise with a personable approach. The successful outcomes have established Rutherford as their preferred recruitment partner, reinforcing our commitment to building long-term, trusted relationships.

    Compliance | Hedge Fund

  • Joe Rudkin of Pearse Professionals is one of the best search professionals for the infrastructure community in London. He acts as a partner for both the recruiting teams and the professionals he is bringing to them. Joe understands our profession, he can "read" our careers and always builds on our strengths, which is a rare and wonderful skill. In a domain and a seniority level where we should really invent the role of career "agent", Joe is one of the pioneers.

    Olivia Bernard, NED

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