FWB Ltd. is an executive search and selection firm, providing services such as management due diligence, remuneration benchmarking, and executive education with a focus on connecting clients with senior talent. Self-described as multi-sector specialists, they work across various industries and have a global reach.

FWB Ltd.

FWB is an executive search and selection company that specializes in leadership advisory services. The firm focuses on connecting clients with suitable candidates in various sectors, providing management due diligence, remuneration benchmarking, and executive education.

FWB | 22,332 followers on LinkedIn. ‘Building relationships, providing value and creating great outcomes…’ | Headquartered in Edinburgh, FWB is one of the UK’s leading boutique Executive Search &amp; Board Advisory businesses. In addition to working with clients in all industry and business sectors on search mandates, we deliver a variety of services including management due-diligence, remuneration benchmarking and executive education through our partnership with the University of Edinburgh Business School.

We’re experts in executive search and the development of senior talent via assessment, development programmes and maximising the value of professional networks.

Director at FWB

Adam Brown

Ailsa Sutherland

Graham Burns

The wind beneath the wings of audaciously aspirational people - “it’s what I do”

Brian williamson

Children's Parliament is a pioneering organisation dedicated to realising children’s human rights in Scotland. Our vision is for children to grow up in a world filled with love, happiness, and understanding. We aim to inspire greater awareness and understanding of children’s rights and support the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in Scotland. Are you passionate about helping children fulfil their potential and build a better Scotland? We are too! As Director, you will guide the organisation's strategic direction and be a driving force for cultural change to further the realisation of children’s rights across Scotland. Leading a skilled Senior Leadership Team and a passionate workforce, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of children’s human rights, working closely with partners, stakeholders, and policymakers to influence legislation and practice. We are seeking an inspirational and dynamic leader with experience in inspirational leadership, financial management, and team development. For more information about this opportunity, please click here: https://lnkd.in/eAJGWDJ6 To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit a CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Kirsten Hendry via applications@fwbltd.com by Monday 9th December. For further information about the role, please email her or call 0131 539 7087 #opportunity #executivesearch #recruitment

🌟 What an inspirational celebration of Financial Services Achievements in Scotland last night at the Scottish Financial Services Awards🌟 A quick note to congratulate Sandy Begbie CBE FRSE , Sue Dawe , Ben Rose and the whole team at Scottish Financial Enterprise for what was a hugely engaging evening and insightful event with speakers Amber Rudd and First Minister John Swinney. We were delighted to be joined by a number of our clients representing the financial services and fintech community, and it was a privilege to celebrate so many well-deserved awards across the sector. This annual dinner is a highlight in the events calendar and a great reminder of the significant role financial services play in Scotland’s economy—and why it’s so important to continue attracting new talent from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Lindsay Cramond Michael Dickson Kirsten Hendry

The Mentholatum Company is a specialised global company dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people throughout the world with effective, innovative and accessible products. Our UK site located in Scotland, is the home of the iconic Deep Heat brand. Here we develop, manufacture and market healthcare products for our UK, European, African and Middle Eastern markets. We are looking to appoint an exceptional Head of Quality to join the team in East Kilbride. You will lead a team of 5 direct reports across QC, QA and microbiology and will bring strong leadership skills and a proven track record in quality management in medical devices, consumer health or related sector. A strong background in QA and supplier assurance is essential as is an ability to work in a busy and varied environment. This is an exciting time to be joining Mentholatum. We are expanding into diverse new markets and expanding our product range to include products from our global owner, Rohto. As such the Head of Quality will need to be involved with improving our systems, ensuring we are flexible and ready to adapt, whilst ensuring we remain compliant. To find out more about this opportunity, please click here: https://lnkd.in/epq_74Pe To apply, please send your CV to Ailsa Sutherland at applications@fwbltd.com or for an initial conversation, please contact her on 0131 539 7087. #recruitment #executivesearch #opportunities

FWB is excited to partner with a rapidly scaling, private equity-backed services and manufacturing business, now entering a new phase of transformation across multiple UK sites. Our client is looking for an experienced and strategic Head of HR to join their senior leadership team, an essential role in supporting ongoing growth and cultural evolution. As the Head of HR, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and driving forward an ambitious people strategy aligned with our client’s strategic goals. This role is uniquely positioned for a high-performing HR generalist with extensive experience in organisational development, talent strategy, and cultural transformation. You’ll lead the charge in developing an empowering, people-centric environment, ensuring that HR capabilities are both robust and agile to support the company’s mission. For more information about this opportunity, please click here: https://lnkd.in/eHwph6xY For more details or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Lindsay Cramond at FWB: applications@fwbltd.com . You can also reach our Edinburgh office at +44 (0)131 539 7087. #executivesearch #opportunity #recruitment

RADIX is a well-established and fast-growing business with headquarters in Dundee and offices in Chelmsford. We specialize in offering Ground Screw & Screw Pile products, providing end-to-end supply and installation services. Our clients span across the Renewable Energy, Construction, and Leisure & Tourism sectors in the UK, Ireland, with ongoing expansion into Europe and Australia. The business has grown significantly since its establishment and reported strong year on year growth, with a number of international projects and customers now on board. The business is at a very exciting stage in its growth and is seeking to significantly scale operations and expansion, and is now seeking to appoint a dynamic, experienced Sales leader, into the newly created role of Sales Director. We are looking for an experienced, ambitious and results-driven leader with a proven track record in business development, sales, and senior management in a relevant business sector (this could include selling alternative products into our customer base). To find out more about this opportunity, please click here: https://lnkd.in/eGmnPw6D For more details or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Charlie Thom at FWB: applications@fwbltd.com . You can also reach our Edinburgh office at +44 (0)131 539 7087. #opportunities #recruitment #executivesearch

Loganair Limited is the longest-established airline still trading under its original name in the UK. Headquartered at Glasgow Airport, Loganair currently operates 40 aircraft on a network of over 70 routes, transporting in excess of 1.5 million passengers a year. The business employs approximately 890 people in locations ranging from the Shetland Islands to the Isle of Man and Newcastle and is the UK’s largest regional airline. Named Airline of the year 2023 and Sustainable Airline of the Year for 2024 by the European Regional Airline Association, Loganair has also recently announced a new partnership with Heart Aerospace to develop hybrid-electric aircraft for use across the airline’s extensive UK network. The business has ambitious growth targets for the next three to five years, with a focus on significantly increasing market share within the Non-Schedule flights market. Non-Schedule includes but is not limited to providing passenger transportation and logistics services to corporate clients, professional sports teams, high net worth individuals and private golf and whisky tours. To drive this area of growth, the business has created an opportunity for an outstanding individual to join the senior leadership team in the role of Director of Business Development – Non-Schedule. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Business Development will be responsible for identifying opportunities and developing relationships externally to expand the Non-Schedule side of the business and will be expected to add value commercially, strategically and operationally across all areas. To find out more about this opportunity, please click here: https://lnkd.in/ebUfJ666 Interested candidates should send their CV to Graham Burns / Sydney Hinchcliffe of FWB at applications@fwbltd.com . For a confidential conversation, please call 0131 539 7087. #opportunity #executivesearch #recruitment

🤖 Artificial Intelligence and Technology Innovation 🤖 We’re excited to share insights from our latest ELP 2024 session, a collaboration between FWB and the University of Edinburgh Business School , designed to empower the next generation of leaders across various sectors. Our recent session, led by Catriona Campbell MBE and Prof. Michael Rovatsos, delved into the transformative impact of AI and technology innovation. Key discussions included the evolving role of leadership in the age of AI, practical strategies for AI adoption, and the importance of understanding business value and risk management. 🔗 Read the full session summary here: https://loom.ly/Jz8h83c To express interest in joining our future Executive Leadership Programme, drop us an email at elp@fwbltd.com 📧 #ELP2024 #ExecutiveLeadershipProgramme #LeadershipDevelopment #AI #TechnologyInnovation

Enva Group was formed on 1 June 2017 through a Private Equity backed buy out of the four Environmental Services operating subsidiaries of DCC plc. Since then, Enva has completed thirteen acquisitions and more than doubled in size to become the £400m revenue operation that it is today. In April 2023 Enva was acquired by its current owners, I Squared Capital, from Exponent Private Equity. The role: Reporting to the Group Director of FP&A (based between England and Scotland) and with extensive engagement with the Group CEO, CFO, and other senior colleagues, this role is critical in driving analytical and commercial best practice, efficiencies and profit across Enva Scotland. Traditionally, financial support has been provided within the individual operating companies. Whilst this has been adequate, it is often engaged on financial reporting activities such that there is simply not consistent financial expertise available to the divisional managing directors. It is expected that principal ongoing responsibilities will include: Providing meaningful financial analysis, input and advice to the divisional management team, Group Director of FP&A, Group CEO and CFO on both operational issues and commercial decision-making; including completion and/or commercial review of pricing policy, all investment opportunities, acquisitions, business cases and capex requirements, and the subsequent tracking of costs and benefits To apply, please send your CV to Adam Brown at FWB at applications@fwbltd.com or alternatively you can contact him on 0131 539 7087 for an initial confidential discussion. #executivesearch #opportunity #recruitment

Heart of Midlothian FC is one of Scotland’s oldest and most prestigious football clubs, based in the capital city of Edinburgh. Playing in the Scottish Premiership, the club has a rich history of success, including a number of major recent major honours and participation in European competition. Hearts pride themselves on their commitment to sporting excellence, community engagement, and fostering talent, both on and off the pitch. Due to the upcoming retirement of thecurrent Finance Director after a successful 10-year tenure, we are seeking to appoint a highly experienced Finance Director to be part of this growth journey, ensuring the club’s financial sustainability and future success. The Finance Director will be responsible for driving the financial strategy and ensuring robust financial management to support both the day-to-day business operations and long-term ambitions of the club. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Board of Directors, you will be a key member of the leadership team. You will take ownership of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring the club operates efficiently and within governance frameworks set by football authorities. This role is critical in managing financial risks while identifying new opportunities for sustainable growth in line with our strategic goals. You will be instrumental in helping Heart of Midlothian FC navigate the complex financial environment of modern football, with a focus on maintaining the highest standards of transparency and compliance. For more information about this opportunity, please click here: https://lnkd.in/gETnszEd To apply, please send a cover letter and CV outlining your motivations and interest in the post to Sydney Hinchcliffe at FWB: applications@fwbltd.com , or phone 0131-539-7087 for a confidential discussion. #recruitment #opportunities #executivesearch

West Highland Housing Association [WHHA] was formed in 2000 through the amalgamation of Lorn and the Isles and Oban Housing Associations. It is a Registered Social Landlord and a Scottish Charity. It joined the Link Group in 2015 and it is a regulated subsidiary of Link. Link and WHHA have one of the largest developments in Scotland at Dunbeg, near Oban, with 300 new houses in Argyll recently completed and a new planned phase for 450 new properties. This is a fantastically exciting time, and period of change for West Highland Housing Association, as we continually look to become a more digitally led and customer-centric organisation. You will have the opportunity to lead key change initiatives, including the ongoing review and evaluation of our financial capability and operating systems, and as part of a small and close-knit leadership team, contribute strategically to the development of our services and the introduction of new, innovative value add services. You will have the ability to truly influence the organisation, developing both cultural and operating principles of the organisation, all with the intention to drive financial performance and value for customers, customer experience and delivering excellent services. If you are looking to play a key role in the continued development, improvement and transformation of our business, as well as directly affect the lives of many of our tenants and enjoy living in one of Scotland’s most idyllic locations, this could be your dream role! For more information about this opportunity, please click here: https://lnkd.in/e4YbtHuE To apply, please send a cover letter and CV outlining your motivations and interest in the post to Kirsten Hendry at FWB: applications@fwbltd.com , or phone 0131-539-7087 for a confidential discussion. #recruitment #opportunities #executivesearch

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