Business Details
Expert Recruitment & Management Consultancy Services
1st Executive is a leading management consultancy and specialist recruitment firm with over two decades of expertise in procurement, supply chain, commercial strategy, and risk management. Our extensive network of upper-quartile talent spans the UK, EMEA, and North America, enabling us to deliver tailored solutions for both private and public sector clients. We combine deep market knowledge with exclusive relationships to provide cost-effective recruitment and consultancy services, from single appointments to large-scale transformations.Our values of market expertise, accountability, and quality delivery underpin every engagement, ensuring clients receive exceptional service and measurable results. With a focus on permanent, interim, and international recruitment, we serve some of the world's largest brands and public sector organisations. Our commitment to innovation and client-centric approaches has established us as a trusted partner in our specialist fields.
Services
Management Consultancy
Permanent Recruitment
Interim Recruitment
International Recruitment
Public Sector Recruitment
Risk Management
Commercial Strategy
Complex Contract Management
Sustainability Recruitment
Procurement Consultancy
Highlights and features
- We have 20+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain recruitment
- Our exclusive network spans 70,000 pre-screened professionals globally
- FCSA Certified with proven compliance and quality standards
- We deliver 30-50% cost savings compared to larger consultancies
- Specialist expertise in public sector recruitment through CCS frameworks
Associations and certifications
- FCSA
What people say
Excellent service
Professional and supportive
Career aspirations considered
Successful outcomes
Thorough preparation
Services
Management Consultancy
We deliver outcome-based management consultancy in procurement and supply chain disciplines. Our approach combines measurable targets with flexible team deployment, offering cost savings of 30-50% compared to traditional consultancies. With expertise in commercial strategy and risk management, we provide tailored solutions for complex projects across private and public sectors.
Permanent Recruitment
Our exclusive search-led recruitment campaigns target hard-to-find talent in procurement and supply chain fields. Using headhunting and advertising, we access both active and passive candidates globally. With a focus on quality delivery, we ensure candidates match organisational culture and technical requirements for long-term success.
Interim Recruitment
We provide rapid-response interim solutions with professionals from analyst to C-Suite levels. Our risk-reward cost models increase ROI while maintaining quality standards. With access to a large community of trusted interims, we can resource complete teams for specific projects within tight deadlines.
Public Sector Recruitment
As a preferred supplier on key frameworks like RM6229, we specialise in public sector recruitment across central government, NHS, and local authorities. Our solutions reduce time-to-hire through access to 70,000+ pre-screened professionals while ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.
International Recruitment
We source mid-to-senior level talent for international roles across procurement and supply chain disciplines. With established networks in Europe and North America, we place candidates in challenging locations while providing diverse opportunities for professionals seeking international careers.
People
James Tucker
Joint Managing Director
With over 20 years in recruitment, James leads our management consultancy solutions. He specialises in building strategic partnerships with global clients, leveraging his deep understanding of procurement markets to deliver tailored talent and project solutions.
Richard Shelley
Director of UK Practice
Richard oversees our UK operations with expertise in commercial strategy and delivery. He has developed long-standing relationships with top-tier clients, focusing on aligning organisational needs with market-leading talent across procurement and risk management disciplines.
Sally Davis
Director of International Practice
Sally leads our international expansion efforts, managing relationships with clients and candidates across EMEA and North America. Her focus on quality delivery and market expertise has strengthened our global presence in procurement recruitment.
Victoria Whiting
Head of Finance
Victoria manages financial operations with a focus on supporting business growth. Her strategic approach ensures financial sustainability while enabling investment in recruitment innovation and client service improvements.
Questions
What specialist recruitment areas do you cover?
We specialise in procurement, supply chain, commercial strategy, risk management, and complex contract management across private and public sectors.
Do you operate internationally?
Yes, we have a global network of candidates and clients across the UK, EMEA, and North America.
Are you FCSA Certified?
Yes, we are FCSA Certified, demonstrating compliance with recruitment industry standards.
What public sector frameworks are you on?
We are listed on CCS RM6229, RM6277, PSR, MStar3 and Blue Light Commercial Services frameworks.
Do you offer interim recruitment solutions?
Yes, we provide interim professionals from analyst to C-Suite levels with risk-reward cost models available.
How do you ensure quality candidates?
We use rigorous methodology, headhunting, and our exclusive network of 70,000+ pre-screened professionals.
