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recruiting Services

The right one, not just anyone.

Find out more about our recruiting services.

INTERIM
MANAGEMENT

LEADING EXPERTS PROVEN TO DELIVER

Practicus is a leading interim management provider. We have been in the top 10 of the provider rankings every year for over a decade and in the Top 5 for the last six. You can depend on us for a decent brief, thorough vetting  and due diligence, with accurate representation of worthwhile candidates.

Executive Search

Executive Search Tailored to You

Practicus’s tailored, transparent and insightful approach combined with second-to-none communication sets us apart in the executive search industry. We foster genuine connections and deliver exceptional leadership solutions.

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HIRES

THE PEOPLE YOU NEED LONG-TERM

The world is changing. There are no business-as-usual jobs at a senior level any more. We all need to deliver against particular challenges, with particular outcomes expected. And we need to deliver quickly. We will support you in building the team you need to oversee transition and transformation in your business

Fractional

Flexible leadership. Lasting impact.

You may need top talent but you may not need a full-time hire. Fractional professionals give you access to senior expertise, only when you need it. Whether it’s shaping strategy, unlocking growth, or filling a short-term gap, fractional talent delivers focus, flexibility, and real impact — without the cost of a permanent or interim role.

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EXCELLENT CAPABILITY ON PAYROLL

In any change programme, there are likely to be straightforward needs that require an outside specialist but where budget is constrained or an interim would simply be excessive. Fixed term contractors can fill the gaps and take on specialist assignments that are uncomplicated by politics or ambiguity.

consulting Services

Discover, design, deliver

Find out more about our consulting services.

• Tried and tested solutions from industry tailored to your particular circumstances

• Close collaboration with you and your teams

• Always the ‘A’ team – the capability and subject matter expertise to make a difference 

• Flexible staffing  as your needs change during the engagement

• Long-term partnership with handover of IP and knowledge transfer to your teams 

OFF-THE-SHELF SOLUTIONS

Popular client solutions available off the shelf.

Flexible, cost-efficient + high value
  • Inject portfolio expertise and tools to optimise value of PMO outputs
  • Support the regular ‘heartbeat activities’ of the portfolio

  • Measures that drive focus on successful outcomes and continuous improvement

Find out more PMO as a Service

An assessment of your PMO is a catalyst for improved delivery

• Current position measured against targets

• Leadership priorities and PMO output alignment score

• Evaluation Tools + Templates

Find out more PMO Assessment

Ensuring true strategic value from your project portfolio

A framework for consolidating and prioritising your project portfolio tailored to your strategy that places managing value at its core.

Find out more Portfolio Prioritisation

Realise the full potential of your leadership team with projects and programmes

Combining one-to-one time with facilitated group sessions to engage and challenge executive-level thinking and practices relating to Change leadership.

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Data

Data Navigator

Detailed recommendations on your data capabilities and their future direction

Benchmarking, diagnostic and bespoke recommendations tailored to the situation on the ground in your organisation and its future strategy.

  • Maximising use of data for business needs
  • Aligning data disciplines to business objectives
  • Supporting the business in decision-making, efficiency and value generation

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Capability realisation

Expert teams to improve your data capability
  • Delivery of statements of work and discrete work packages
  • Small, expert teams that will be agile around your priorities
  • A true partnership mindset dedicated to supporting delivery

Find out more about data capability realisation

ADVISING

Trusted by business leaders when they need independent, practical advice from someone who has been there and done it.

Our Advisory service is designed to save you time, money and unnecessary stress when going through periods of change.

Whether it’s facilitating a confidential one-to-one chat with an Advisor, or partnering to provide longer-term support cross-industry, our Advisory service is designed to help you navigate change.

Our advisory services enable you to:

Save time and money – through practical independent advice

Avoid costly mistakes – by knowing the pitfalls

Gain confidence and assurance of your approach – through validating it

Give your mind some breathing space – on important challenges and opportunities

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SECTORS

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Darren Tolhurst, CEO, Practicus 

"Change and transformation respect no borders. As sectors evolve, merge and split to form new industries so too must we in pursuit of helping our clients navigate change." 

Practicus works across sectors to meet client needs. The sectors below show some of those that we are involved with currently.

WE Work across

Functions

Practicus works across functions for a truly integrated approach to change.

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functions

Some of the functions that we most regularly working with:

case studies

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IT and Financial Recruitment

Securing a new IT Director and Financial Controller for a visionary healthcare manufacturer so it could continue to increase its impact in the market. This is a fast-growing business supplying

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HR + Finance Transformation

This global data, insights and consulting company had a transformation strategy and engaged Practicus to deliver key components of it across HR, Finance and Procurement Functions. Business Case Development The

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