OUR CANDIDATE SERVICES
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. We start each candidate relationship with the desire to understand what makes that person tick and what their long-term aspirations are. We want to play our part in helping them realise their potential, not just in finding their next job.
Helping someone secure a new role can have a transformational impact on their career and life, for good or ill.
It is a real privilege to advise people in this area and one we take incredibly seriously. We want to make a positive difference.
Sometimes we need to stick our professional necks on the line for a particular candidate, sometimes the experience we have built up over the years tells us that, whilst there may be better candidates on paper, our client really should meet you. This takes guts and this only works when our client sees that we are truly passionate about you and when we are resolute in our recommendation.
Mutual feedback is core to our approach with candidates. We will be honest and transparent and hope that you will feed back candidly as to where we can be better too – it is the only way we will grow.
Private Executive Development & Coaching
Please contact our enquiries team for more information on our private coaching services.
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Career & CV Advisory
We offer tailored support to senior candidates we work with. Get in touch to see whether we can help you.
Events & CPD
If you have seen an event of interest or would like more information on our Group events programme, please contact [email protected] for more information.
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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.
Famous for excellence.
Our dynamic team has experience advising in a wide range of industries and sectors. We have led and developed businesses from board level, managing people and processes across countless specialisms and geographies. We can bring a unique perspective to your business needs.
Candidate Impact – Colin Kennedy, CEO, ICS Learn
Working with clients Par Equity and Ironbridge Capital Partners, we recruited Colin Kennedy to the position of CEO at distance learning organisation ICS Learn. This role not only allowed Colin to diversify his experience whilst remaining in Scotland, but also to use his experience with start-ups and accelerating businesses to significantly transform the way ICS Learn operates, putting him at the head of a Scottish SME success story.
Featured Assignments...
Together we achieve more.
Livingston James Group comprises two bespoke sub brands: Livingston James – our executive search and leadership advisory practice, and Rutherford Cross – our specialist finance recruitment practice. This wider group structure complements our robust search and assessment process, allowing clients to access our deep-rooted network and expertise.
Contact Our Executive Search Specialists
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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Navigating New Terrain – CFOs Making a Difference with Ian Reid (CBE), Chair of Commonwealth Games Scotland and Vice-Chair of Glasgow 2026
Livingston James recently welcomed Ian Reid (CBE), Chair of Commonwealth Games Scotland and Vice-Chair of Glasgow 2026, to speak at our latest boardroom lunch, which discussed the increasing demand for finance professionals who can become community as well as business leaders. We were delighted to partner with Stuart Rose, Partner at AAB, to host a number of Scotland’s leading CFOs and Finance Directors for what proved to be a hugely enjoyable presentation and thought-provoking discussion.
Livingston James Partners with Albyn School to Appoint a Director of Finance
Livingston James is delighted to be partnered with Albyn School to appoint a Director of Finance
Livingston James Retained by ICAS to Appoint New Director of Tax
ICAS is now looking to appoint a Director of Tax who will hold senior leadership responsibility for the ICAS tax team, overseeing the delivery of technical content and resources for members as well as the strategic development and delivery of policy, influence, and thought leadership in the field of taxation.
Navigating New Terrain – CFOs Making a Difference with Ian Reid (CBE), Chair of Commonwealth Games Scotland and Vice-Chair of Glasgow 2026
Livingston James recently welcomed Ian Reid (CBE), Chair of Commonwealth Games Scotland and Vice-Chair of Glasgow 2026, to speak at our latest boardroom lunch, which discussed the increasing demand for finance professionals who can become community as well as business leaders. We were delighted to partner with Stuart Rose, Partner at AAB, to host a number of Scotland’s leading CFOs and Finance Directors for what proved to be a hugely enjoyable presentation and thought-provoking discussion.
Livingston James Partners with Albyn School to Appoint a Director of Finance
Livingston James is delighted to be partnered with Albyn School to appoint a Director of Finance
Livingston James Retained by ICAS to Appoint New Director of Tax
ICAS is now looking to appoint a Director of Tax who will hold senior leadership responsibility for the ICAS tax team, overseeing the delivery of technical content and resources for members as well as the strategic development and delivery of policy, influence, and thought leadership in the field of taxation.
