OUR PURPOSE
We are here to advise and support people and organisations to realise their potential so that together we can impact lives and communities for the better.



We are Livingston James.
Livingston James is an executive search and selection business that exists to match professional expertise to business need. We are here to advise and support people and organisations to realise their potential, so that together we can impact lives and communities for the better.
This is our purpose. This is why we get out of bed in the morning, this is why we work so hard, this is why we choose to come together as a team, and this is why we feel proud of our achievements at the end of the day.
With purpose set, our values guide our behaviours, and consequently the experience our clients, candidates, colleagues, and communities have when we partner with them. Our values are:
- Together we achieve more
- Make a difference
- Always do the right thing
- Be passionate and determined
- Be famous for excellence
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GROUP CEO
JaMIE LIVINGSTON
At Livingston James, an unwavering focus on the impact of our appointments is at the heart of everything we do. We work in partnership with our clients and candidates to bring together leadership teams that transform organisations and careers for the better.

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Together we achieve more.
Livingston James Group comprises three bespoke sub brands: Livingston James, Rutherford Cross – our specialist finance recruitment practice, and Hamilton Forth – our specialist technology and transformation practice. This wider group structure complements our robust search and assessment process, allowing clients to access the Group’s deep-rooted network and expertise.
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We’d be delighted to provide further information. Get in touch with our team to find out how we can help you.
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Cooke Aquaculture Inc is a family-owned company based in Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick, Canada. Established in 1985, over the years

Livingston James retained to recruit CFO for PE backed business in South East England
Our PE backed client is in the process of developing an integrated building compliance offering including electrical, fire and water safety with the goal of becoming the UK’s leading specialist building compliance provider and is looking for a commercially minded CFO.

Livingston James is delighted to be partnering with Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) to bolster their investment team
Due to continued growth, SEP is looking to bolster their team at Associate level. There is flexibility over a Glasgow or London base for this role. You will work alongside our experienced investment team to identify and assess technology growth equity opportunities and engage regularly and meaningfully with founders and management teams to help grow and internationalise businesses.