• Meet the Team

    The TAG team has a strong and detailed understanding of the value that a strong actuarial capability can bring to any insurer or employee benefit consultancy.

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    Offering Value and Performance

    We deliver results on agreed timescales and provide industry-leading guarantees for retained, exclusive searches. Established clients also receive timely updates on high quality emerging candidates and other developments in their sector. It is a high-touch, personal approach where our top team is always available for discussion and consultation on employment needs or significant reviews of structure, ownership and leadership.

    TAG is the brainchild of Graeme. His belief that the niche areas TAG serves within the sector, require deep and broad industry knowledge to be served correctly, is what compelled him to start the business. Having been entrenched in financial services for over 10 years, he knows first-hand how outstanding personnel can positively transform businesses in the industry.

    Graeme Taylor

    Founder and Managing Director

    John has extensive recruitment experience in a career spanning more than a decade in the industry. John provides strategic oversight and brings a wealth of operational know-how to TAG in his role as Commercial Director.

    John Taylor

    Commercial Director

    Emma is responsible for the day to day financial activities of TAG. She brings a proven track record of improving finance processes and a broad knowledge base gained over 14 years in finance and 8 years specifically within the recruitment sector.

    Emma Pearce

    Finance Manager

    David brings five years of executive search experience to the TAG team and a demonstrable track record in identifying and placing top talent across multiple industries. David significantly enhances TAG’s capabilities in meeting complex staffing needs with precision and insight. He is passionate about delivering a premium service for both candidates and clients and is particularly enthusiastic about expanding into the risk transfer market, where he aims to leverage his skills to deliver impactful solutions and forge new partnerships.

    David Boxall

    Senior Executive Search Consultant

    TAG are at a pivotal time in their journey with growth in de-risking and consolidation activity presenting a fabulous opportunity for them as a niche player in the market.

    I am looking forward to working with TAG, and their clients, to help navigate this exciting challenge in the pensions industry.

    Margaret de Valois

    Non-Executive Director

    Ben brings extensive expertise in executive search, specializing in placing top talent across industries. His background in life and pensions advisory enhances his understanding of the financial services sector. This unique combination of industry knowledge and search proficiency bolsters TAG’s strengths and positions Ben for success.

    Ben Watson

    Executive Search Consultant

    We’re Hiring!

    Candidates applying for specific jobs should tailor their CV to meet the requirements for the role.

    General CVs and covering letters outlining career aspirations are also welcome. We maintain a database of high-quality professionals to support talent identification. It also enables skills and experience matching when we conduct searches for opportunities that are not advertised.

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