Specialist Recruitment for Employee Share Schemes and Incentives

Employee Share Schemes have become a central part of how organisations reward, retain and motivate their people.

Whether you require support in designing new plans, managing existing schemes or advising on their legal and tax implications, the right specialist is essential.

Harvey Sutton has been recruiting within the Share Schemes and Incentives market for over 30 years.

We work with leading law firms, major consulting practices and large organisations seeking high-calibre professionals with the technical expertise required in this complex area.

Our long-standing involvement in this field means we understand the nuances of both legal and advisory roles, as well as the growing demand for professionals capable of bridging the two.

Roles We Commonly Support

We assist organisations in appointing specialists across the full range of Share Schemes work, including:

Incentives/Share Schemes Lawyers in private practice

Share Plan Consultants within accounting and consulting firms

Equity Reward Managers

Senior Managers and Directors within incentives teams

Technical specialists working on design, governance, implementation and compliance

Every role requires a different blend of legal, tax, advisory or commercial skills. Our knowledge of candidate backgrounds enables us to present individuals who truly meet your brief.

Legal, Advisory and In-House Experience

Each environment has distinct expectations:

Law Firms require technical precision, strong drafting ability and transactional experience.
Consulting Firms value broader advisory capability, client management and commercial awareness.
In-House Teams often look for a blend of technical expertise and practical implementation skills.

We understand these differences and ensure your candidate shortlist reflects the experience and approach your organisation needs.

Types of Share Schemes Our Candidates Work With

We place professionals with experience across the full spectrum of plans, including:

EMI
Enterprise Management Incentives

EOT
Employee Ownership Trusts

CSOP
Company Share Option Plans

LTIP
Long-Term Incentive Plans

SIP
Share Incentive Plans

SAYE
Save As You Earn

Growth Shares and bespoke arrangements

This ensures you are introduced to candidates with the specific scheme knowledge relevant to your organisation or clients.

A Recruitment Partner with Deep Market Understanding

Our long experience within Share Schemes means we already know the individuals operating in this field – their backgrounds, their strengths and the types of roles they are open to considering. Many of the senior hires we support are handled discreetly and never advertised.

Employers benefit from:

Faster, more accurate candidate identification
Better alignment between technical skills and organisational needs
Access to specialist talent not active on the open market

Secure the Right Share Schemes Specialist for Your Team

If you are looking to appoint an incentives specialist, whether in private practice, consulting or in-house, Harvey Sutton offers the experience, network and sector insight needed to find the right individual.

Contact us to discuss your requirements or request a tailored shortlist.

Why Organisations Choose Harvey Sutton

Share Schemes is a specialist area where deep technical knowledge, precision and strong judgement are essential. Employers value our ability to identify experienced professionals who can contribute quickly and confidently.

We provide:

Access to a strong, well-established talent network of lawyers, consultants and in-house specialists
Shortlists built on genuine capability, not generic CV matching
Insight into market trends, emerging skill needs and candidate availability
Confidential approaches to senior specialists rarely visible on public job boards
Clear understanding of legal, advisory and in-house team structures
Guidance on broader market movements, pay expectations and skill profiles

Many of the employers we work with have partnered with us for years, recognising our knowledge of the individuals, teams and firms operating in this niche sector.