London, England, United Kingdom
As Managing Partner of Adjacency Executive Search , I leverage nearly 30 years of experience in staffing and recruiting to deliver bespoke executive search solutions for commercial and third-sector organisations. Our firm specialises in sourcing exceptional C-Suite and board-level leaders, tailoring strategies to align with client goals while promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. Beyond recruitment, we empower professionals with career consulting, mentoring, and CV development, helping them navigate today’s competitive job market. Driven by a commitment to service excellence, I collaborate with organisations to identify top-tier talent and support strategic growth objectives.
"Introducing Adjacency Executive Search—born from the merger of Adjacency Recruitment Group and Grays Search and Selection. We’re shaking up the game, expanding our reach across the UK and beyond, with unmatched expertise and a no-nonsense approach to recruitment. Sick of empty promises from the same old corporate machines? We’re different—independent, bold, and genuinely obsessed with delivering top-tier service, plus a rock-solid commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion that actually means something. Whether you need executive Board leaders or middle management talent, we’ve got you covered. Ready for a fresh take? Contact me—Simon Bell, Managing Partner, 07766714951 / 020 3924 4491 or [email protected]. Check us out at www.adjacency.co.uk/executive-search. Let’s make recruitment work for you."
Grays was set up with one simple aim - to provide a level of service in Executive Search and Selection that is rarely seen in today’s market. Grays is an exciting and progressive executive search and selection firm. Our client list and very high levels of repeat business, give us the experience to make sure new and existing clients truly get to know who we are and what we can deliver. Grays is an independent, boutique agency, with offices in the UK. We operate on a retained basis across both the Commercial and Third Sector for positions ranging from Executive and Board level to Middle Management, both in the UK and Internationally. Our passion and aim is to work with our clients in a way that provides them with the assurance that we truly become "ambassadors" for their brand when we work on a mandate at any level. Every person with whom we engage, must feel they have been treated with the care and attention that they desire as a candidate or client at any stage of the recruitment cycle. Quite simply, we aim to provide exceptional service and ultimately securing repeat business from a satisfied client base. Please feel free to contact our MD - Simon Bell - [email protected] or call at any time on 07766 714 951 to discuss your potential recruitment needs or hear more about Grays - Why we are different and what we can do for you. Follow us on Twitter @Grayssearch Specialties we recruit in: Industrial Markets, SME's, General Management, Third Sector, Non Executives / CEO's and MD's, Finance and Accountancy, HR, Sales and Marketing, UK and International, Career Counselling and CV advice. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion specialist Please see the attached infographic to see the services and expertise we can provide across the UK and International markets We also have our Sister business - Grays Advisory - offering bespoke Consultancy and advisory services to business leaders and employees
Ready for your next big career move? My Career Coach isn’t just another consultancy—we’re your personal 24/7 career counsellor. Whether you’re chasing new horizons, dodging redundancy, or finding your feet after a shake-up, we’ve got your back. Forget outdated, cookie-cutter outsourcing firms. We’re in the trenches of the career game—sifting through thousands of CVs every week, deciding who makes the cut, and backed by over 50 years of hardcore Management and Executive recruitment experience. We’ve built leadership teams for everyone from thriving SMEs to global giants, so we know exactly what it takes to land you that perfect role. From crafting killer CVs and refining your social media presence to acing interviews and mapping out your next step—we partner with you all the way to find, win, and kick off the role that’s right for you. Think of us as YOUR Career Coach. Ready to level up? Contact- Simon Bell, Managing Partner, at 07766 714 951 or [email protected]. for a no obligation initial session Let’s make your next move your best move."
Became UK Executive Search Managing Director and alongside his existing client relationships, had a core focus on the sourcing of exceptional talent across both the commercial and public and not for profit sectors. Throughout his career, Simon has built some exceptionally strong client relationships and is passionate about ensuring that clients receive exceptional levels of service. REC - Winner of UK Executive Search recruiter of the year 2010
Regional Director of the team and operations outside of London ,with a personal responsibility for working with clients predominantly across the East Midlands, East Anglia and South East of England. Working on search assignments across all the main heads of and Director level positions , with a functional area of expertise in the recruitment of Finance Directors Simon joined Michael Page Finance in London after leaving a successful teaching career. He went onto manage several teams before relocating to take over the Michael Page Finance office in the East Midlands in 2003. His main focus was to expand and develop operations outside of London, with a personal responsibility for clients in the East Midlands and East Anglian region.