Connecting our Clients with Exceptional Talent
At DPA Group, we specialise in connecting organisations with exceptional professionals. We deliver carefully matched candidates through a structured, discreet search process built on depth of market knowledge, trusted relationships, and a commitment to quality over volume.
Our Specialist Areas
We work exclusively within governance and legal functions, giving us deep insight into the talent landscape and the evolving needs of organisations across the UK and internationally.
We plan to broaden our practice into other specialist areas including compliance, risk and finance.
Governance & Board Support
Governance Directors & Heads of Governance
Governance Managers & Officers
Board & Committee Support professionals
Company Secretarial
Group Company Secretaries
Deputy Company Secretaries
Senior Assistant Company Secretaries
Assistant Company Secretaries
Legal
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Our Recruitment Reach
An Engaged, Exclusive Network
Over many years, we have built a highly engaged network of governance and legal professionals across the UK and internationally including both active and passive candidates often unavailable through traditional channels.
Senior Governance Leaders
Board-level advisors and governance directors across listed and regulated organisations.
Company Secretarial Professionals
CGI Qualified and part-qualified at all levels and seniority.
Corporate & Regulatory Legal
Specialists embedded within governance and leadership teams across all sectors.
We primarily work with clients on an exclusive or retained basis, enabling a more focused, consultative process ensuring every assignment receives dedicated attention, detailed market insight, and a carefully curated shortlist aligned to your organisation's culture and governance needs.
Exclusive & Retained Search
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Structured research and competitor landscape analysis to identify the strongest candidates.
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Discreet outreach to highly qualified passive professionals not visible on the open market.
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Expert advice on mandate structuring, candidate attraction, and market benchmarking.
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A structured, professional process delivering candidates aligned to clients specific technical and cultural requirements.
A Partnership Approach
At DPA Group, we view recruitment as a long-term partnership rather than a transactional process. Many of our client relationships go back many years, supporting multiple hires as governance teams evolve and organisations grow.
Our goal is simple - to introduce exceptional professionals who strengthen governance, support leadership, and contribute to lasting organisational success.
Deep Briefing
We invest time to understand your organisation, culture, and governance priorities.
Targeted Search
Rigorous market mapping and discreet candidate engagement from our exclusive network.
Quality Shortlist
Carefully curated candidate shortlists presented with full insight and context.
Long-Term Support
Ongoing partnership as your governance team evolves and grows.
Work with us
If you would like to discuss any existing vacancies or explore future opportunities, please fill out the form below to get in touch.
