EH
Engaged Headhunters | Executive Practice
Founded 2009 • James Pemberton, Managing Director (U.S. Navy Veteran)
Confidential Mandate Brief
The 21-Day Executive Search Mandate
How High-Growth Health Systems, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, and Enterprise Tech Networks Compress Search Timelines and Eliminate Vacancy Bleed.
Shortlist SLA
21 Days
Vetted slate delivery
Executive Deposit
$7,500
100% credited on placement
Replacement Guarantee
60-Day
Conditioned on 14-day invoice terms
Placement Track
500+
Executive & clinical hires
01. The Problem: Operational & Financial Drag
Every 30 Days a Critical Leadership Seat Sits Open Costs $36,000+ to $54,000.
When high-impact leadership positions (Clinic Directors, DONs, Surgical Leads, Engineering VPs) remain vacant, organizations suffer immediate compound friction: premium temporary locum/travel agency rates ($140+/hr), unbilled clinical visits, team overtime burnout, and delayed capital projects.
| Role Category | Typical Daily Bleed | Primary Cost Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing / Hospital CNO | $1,400 - $1,800/day | Travel nurse locum agency rates ($140/hr) & survey compliance risk |
| Outpatient Clinic / Surgery Director | $950 - $1,300/day | Unbilled surgical cases, schedule drop-off & clinical provider overtime |
| VP Engineering / Technical Leader | $1,200 - $1,600/day | Delayed product roadmaps, outsourced dev agencies & team context loss |
02. The Engaged Search Advantage
Dedicated Research Sprint vs. Contingency Resume Spamming
Traditional Contingency Roulette
- ×Recruiter works 15+ openings simultaneously with zero guaranteed focus.
- ×Mass-blasts active job seekers who are already circulating on LinkedIn.
- ×Requisitions drag on for 60 to 90+ days without transparent status reports.
Engaged Headhunters 21-Day Mandate
- Dedicated search team committed to delivering a shortlisted slate in 21 days.
- Surgically hunts the top 10% passive performers who never read job boards.
- $7,500 commitment deposit funds the dedicated executive search sprint and is 100% credited on placement ($5,000 for mid-level management).
03. The 21-Day Shortlist Delivery Roadmap
Structured Milestones from Mandate Execution to Hire
Days 1 – 3
Role Calibration
Execution of 5-Point Calibration Matrix with hiring committee.
Days 4 – 10
Market Mapping
Direct passive headhunting across competing networks in your geography.
Days 11 – 17
Vetting & Scoring
Rigorous structured behavioral screens and competency testing.
Days 18 – 21
Shortlist Delivery
Presentation of top 3–4 calibrated finalists ready for immediate interviews.
04. Commercial Alignment: Executive Recruiting Engagement Fees & Staffing
Transparent, Performance-Aligned Investment
Executive Search Engagement Fee
Funds dedicated research sprint, multichannel candidate marketing, and sourcing priority ($5,000 for mid-level management).
$7,500
100% credited against placement fee
Success Placement Fee
Due upon candidate start date, minus the initial credited engagement fee.
25%
Of first-year base salary
Specialized Staffing & Facility Direct Hire
For non-executive clinical and operational staffing needs, services operate under performance placement or contract staffing agreements with $0 upfront search fees.
$0 Upfront
Contingent / Contract