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Our Story

A story of bringing vision, expertise and trust together.

We connect exceptional leaders with global organisations and support their success from day one.

Through our integrated search and leadership advisory services, we deliver outstanding talent solutions with a distinctly human approach.

About us

Jefferson Locke is a people centric business advisory and strategic recruitment practice that offers a comprehensive mix of specialist services designed to stimulate the performance of local and international businesses.

What this means in practice is that we work as trusted partners with businesses to help shape, develop, and implement complex organisational change or growth strategies at both C suite and leadership levels.

Within Jefferson Locke exists an ecosystem of highly experienced talent that includes former business leaders and subject matter experts. The result is unrivalled insights for helping businesses and talent make the most of what they have today, while building the foundations for a brighter tomorrow.

Our Purpose

We are essentially a strategic growth service. We exist to connect businesses and leadership talent to the knowledge and expertise they need to take the next step forward.

For some it’s about evaluating or expanding their offering into new markets, while for others it’s merging with a competitor or divesting part of their business to refocus strategy. Whatever the requirement, choices need to be made – and the more informed the better.

That’s why we’ve created a unique set of services, and centred them on a core team of experienced advisors: Individuals with a proven track record for driving success, trouble shooting issues, and inspiring measurable transformation.

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Our Approach

Our strategic partners offer deep expertise across growth strategy, talent engagement, people strategy, and leadership development. But we’re more than just external consultants. We work as trusted collaborators, taking the time to understand your business, ambitions, and readiness for change.

With that insight, we assemble the right specialists to deliver tailored support at every stage of your journey, aligned with your roadmap and focused on your goals.

At Jefferson Locke, you’ll find an ecosystem of experienced talent. Ranging from former business leaders to subject matter experts. All offering powerful insights that help you maximise today’s potential while laying the groundwork for tomorrow.

Our Values

Partnership

Jefferson Locke exists to complement and extend your business in a spirit of close collaboration and shared endeavour.

Trust

We understand that our word truly is our bond, and can be relied upon to always represent your best interests.

Empathy

Our consultants have occupied senior positions in the past, and can fully identify with the challenges and frustrations our clients experience.

Knowledge

Making a difference means helping you see the world from a different perspective, and providing unique insights to broaden your awareness.

Testimonials

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Tom has been instrumental in our expansion into Europe. He understands our business, and knows the talent we are looking for. We are blown away how he consistently brings us amazing candidates. He's the mayor of UK agency town, everyone knows and respects him.

You can't ask for a better partner in growing your agency. His guidance and connections have made this process seamless.

Cari BaldwinPartner - Unreal Digital Group
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Tom is a business coach and headhunter. It sets him apart from other recruiters. He prioritises culture, organisational objectives and a role when working on a brief. It's an approach that drives organisational performance and ensures that the candidates that he places thrive.

Tom also has the inside track on the marketing agency arena. He’s an invaluable source of insight.

I’m grateful for his support for my own personal development and coaching, and introduction to non executive roles.

Stephen WaddingtonManaging Director - Metia
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Jefferson Locke has been a huge asset to our business and to us personally over the years. They are extremely talented headhunters and business advisors, able to judge what we need before we see it ourselves.

An astute judge of character, they always makes time for people, plus knows everyone in b2b. Cannot recommend Tom and his team at Jefferson Locke highly enough!

Lorna CharlishManaging Director - Digital Radish
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I've taken many traditional leadership courses, often finding them to be surface-level and covering the same material. This time, I sought something more advanced, aiming for meaningful personal growth.

Fiona's transformation coaching has genuinely changed my leadership journey. Right from the initial session, it was clear that Fiona possesses a rare blend of expertise, empathy, and passion for nurturing leaders. Her profound grasp of emotions and keen insight into human behavior set her apart as a true expert.

Each session was tailored to my feelings, experiences, and goals, fostering a safe environment for sharing challenges, doubts, and aspirations. I apply the practices I have learned every day, witnessing the changes in my responses, communication, and behavior. I wholeheartedly endorse this program.

Dana HarderPartner - Unreal Digital Group
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I have known and worked with Tom and the Jefferson Locke team for over 10 years.

They have helped me find the right opportunities to develop my own career; supported me in finding the right talent when I needed recruitment support; they even played a central role in successfully selling my agency by finding the right partner to acquire the business.

Jefferson Locke is a special breed of business advisors and headhunters, people who truly have your interest at heart and care about your success.

Mike BoogaardManaging Director - Alias Partners (now part of MOI Global)
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I have been fortunate to work with Jefferson Locke for over 10 years, both as a client and a candidate. They are one of those rare headhunters that combines in-depth knowledge and experience of B2B marketing agencies with honesty, integrity and emotional intelligence.

They have incredibly good listening skills and will always offer fresh ideas, strategic advice and proactive support in the search for the perfect, long term fit. Also, Tom’s professional network is also phenomenal. Whatever the role Jefferson Locke will only put forward the highest quality candidates that align to your growth objectives and cultural values.

I couldn’t recommend Jefferson Locke enough!

Vanessa ChealStrategy and Creative Planning Director - Transmission

CHANGE IS INEVITABLE, GROWTH IS OPTIONAL

Jefferson Locke is a people centric management advisory and strategic recruitment practice that offers a comprehensive mix of specialist services designed to stimulate the performance of local and international businesses.
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