ASCENSION
Ascension is our HR Executive Search service, dedicated to placing outstanding HR leaders in the Financial Services sector.
We help businesses find and attract the best executive talent to achieve their goals. Our unmatched functional expertise, combined with global market insight and talent intelligence from Nicole's BlackBook, enables us to identify exceptional candidates across various levels of HR leadership.
Ascension Features
Discover the key features that set us apart in delivering exceptional HR talent and outstanding results.
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Unmatched HR Expertise
and Global Insight
With over 23 years of experience, Ascension combines unrivalled HR expertise, a vast global network, and cutting-edge talent intelligence to help Financial Services organisations find exceptional HR leaders who drive business strategy. Whether in the UK or internationally, we consistently deliver talent tailored to your needs.
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Tailored Talent Solutions
We take the time to understand your business objectives, culture, and challenges. Acting as a trusted partner, we deliver the right mix of skills, experience, and chemistry to build high-performing HR teams that support long-term success.
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Trusted Advisor to
Executive Teams
Our team has a proven track record of acting as trusted advisors to boards and executive teams across the Financial Services sector. From ambitious firms to global blue-chip companies, we provide expert guidance to ensure the best talent aligns with your strategic goals.
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Talent Intelligence
Backed by cutting-edge talent intelligence from our BlackBook, we offer a robust, transparent search process. Our approach ensures diverse, high-quality shortlists of HR leaders and fast, effective recruitment results.
Committed to you.
Clients and candidates alike value our genuine care and authenticity, setting us apart. We find high-impact talent that boosts business performance, while offering candidates long-term career support. With an exceptional candidate experience, clients can trust their brand is always in safe hands.
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At Nicole Brooke, we specialise in HR Executive Search, Talent Acquisition, Talent Intelligence, and Career Consulting for the Financial Services sector. Through our services—Ascension, Elevate, BlackBook, and Elevate360—we're dedicated to finding exceptional HR talent and taking HR careers to the next level, worldwide. We’re passionate about helping individuals reach their highest career potential, as this isn’t just work for us; it’s our calling.