re:find - Interim & Executive Search is a specialist HR recruitment firm based in Birmingham, UK, focused exclusively on senior HR hiring for organisations navigating complex change. Founded in 2014 and operating from Assay Studios in the heart of Birmingham's business district, re:find partners with CPOs, CEOs, and private equity investors across the UK and internationally to place experienced HR leaders who can drive transformation programmes forward.
The firm specialises in executive search and interim management for a wide range of senior HR roles, including Chief People Officers, HR Directors, HR Centres of Expertise leaders, and interim HR and transformation specialists. For businesses running complex change programmes, re:find also assembles end-to-end project teams tailored to specific organisational needs.
re:find works with companies navigating growth, mergers and acquisitions, PE-backed restructures, cultural change, and operating model redesign — situations where getting the right HR leadership right first time is critical. Their recruitment methodology combines deep sector knowledge with candid, consultative advice, helping clients avoid costly mis-hires in high-stakes transformation contexts.
Alongside its core executive search practice, re:find provides market mapping, salary benchmarking, insight into Centres of Expertise hiring trends, and practical guidance on structuring HR transformation teams. The firm is an approved supplier on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework, reinforcing its credibility with public sector organisations.
With a client base spanning FTSE100 businesses, global pharmaceutical companies, defence contractors, universities, and PE-backed firms, re:find has built a reputation for straightforward, high-quality recruitment delivered by a tight-knit team of experienced consultants. Key leaders include Managing Director James Cumming, a transformation specialist, and Director Carl Hinett, both of whom take a hands-on approach to every search mandate.
