Rockbourne is a real assets executive search firm hiring leadership talent for funds, investors, developers & advisors.
(The Problem)
Most search firms are still selling access to their contacts.
They talk about black books and “exclusive” networks.
It sounds impressive, until you realise it’s the same names rehashed repeatedly.
The same lists.
The same recycled advice dressed up as insight.
The truth?
Everyone has access.
The identification of talent has never been easier.
Search 1.0 is dead.
Search 2.0 isn’t about who you know.
It’s about how you create alignment, identify, engage, qualify, market, assess, manage, and deliver top talent.
Sounds simple.
But creating a compelling argument for a high performer to move jobs is not easy.
(Our Solution)
Headquartered in London with a global reach, Rockbourne exists to disrupt the antiquated executive search industry and give real assets investors a difficult choice of who to hire.
We call it Search 2.0.
A process that’s aligned, transparent, and driven by marketing, technology, and data.
We don’t just sell access.
We turn hiring top talent into your competitive advantage.
The kind that materially adds value to your business.
That way, you can focus on what you do best: raising, deploying, and managing capital.
If you’re serious about hiring the best, not just the first, and you’re curious to know how we do it, let’s talk.
(Our Values)
Good Energy
We build real relationships - grounded in trust, purpose and discretion.
Forever Curious
We pivot fast, challenge assumptions, and embrace innovation.
Extreme Ownership
We take responsibility for outcomes and move with urgency and intent.
Results Driven
We’re relentless in pursuit of win win win outcomes.
“Rockbourne leveraged social media, podcasts, and other platforms to present an authentic and compelling profile of Bywater. With such a strong shortlist, our focus shifted to finding the perfect character fit. If you’re looking for a close, tailored, and innovative partner, Rockbourne is an excellent choice.”
"The team at Rockbourne were a pleasure to work with, deeply knowledgeable about the sector, very responsive, and have a disciplined and highly effective process that delivers results. I would recommend Rockbourne without hesitation."
“The Rockbourne team are a pleasure to work with. The sophisticated data, supporting information, and weekly updates are all helpful to keep the process moving. Quality of candidates presented were all strong.”
"Rockbourne ran a thorough and well-structured process. From the outset, they challenged our thinking, helped shape a strong job description, and introduced a podcast that gave candidates a clear picture of who we are before meeting us.”
“Having worked with other search firms I was a little skeptical. You always said you would give us the confidence that you would hire the best person and you did exactly that. We never had the feeling you would walk away despite it being a challenging hire.”
“Rockbourne know the industry inside and out and have direct access to every relevant candidate. They offered clear advice helping us make a more informed decision. We really feel like we have ended up with some exceptional hires, and I am delighted.”
“Thank you to the Rockbourne team for all your help. It’s been mad impressive from start to finish.”
“Rockbourne operate at a different level. They brought a level of strategic thinking that went far beyond a traditional search process - and bring those insights to life through exceptional candidate marketing. If you want a partner who is both commercially sharp and highly creative, they’re the ones to call.”
“Rockbourne are confident in who is on their shortlist to challenge our analysis of each candidate and, fundamentally, has allowed us to meet and employ better people. They feel like they are an extension of our business, rather than an external resource.”
“Working with Rockbourne was a game-changer for us. They have an unparalleled level of expertise, enthusiasm and dedication to the task at hand. We have successfully recruited an outstanding group of professionals via Rockbourne and I look forward to working with them as our team continues to grow.”
“It was a genuine pleasure working with the Rockbourne team. Their briefing process and level of empathy are unrivalled in our sector, and I strongly believe that led to a swift and perfect hire for TSP.”
"What we thought we wanted and what we actually needed turned out to be two very different things. Rockbourne ran a smooth, structured process that left us with an unexpectedly difficult decision - we would have hired everyone on the shortlist. We would strongly recommend them to any family office looking to make a critical leadership hire."
