Main-Board

Main-Board is part of the Nicholas Associates Group and specialises in executive recruitment across the United Kingdom. With more than 25 years of executive search experience, Main-Board understands the real value of people and provides nationwide expertise in fulfilling senior-level roles on behalf of SMEs, privately owned firms, private equity portfolio companies, and listed companies. The company is dedicated to working collaboratively with clients to tackle the real business challenges facing leading organisations, using knowledge, expertise and market insight to provide bespoke solutions that enable clients to stand apart from competitors.

Main-Board's core recruitment services encompass board-level positions including Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer roles with six-figure packages, as well as aspiring management positions such as Heads of Operations, Production, Engineering, Finance and IT. The company also provides Interim Managers and Directors on day rates ranging from £400 to £1,500 per day for short-term and medium-term assignments, including business planning, funding and refinancing, leadership and mentoring, part-time CFO and CEO roles, sale and acquisition integration, and turnaround management. Main-Board specialises in manufacturing, engineering, logistics and related industrial sectors where senior leadership expertise is critical to organisational success.

Main-Board operates from its headquarters in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, serving clients nationwide across the United Kingdom. The company is recognised as a trusted advisor, providing not only precise search and selection but also strategic counsel grounded in extensive market knowledge and professional networks. Clients choose Main-Board for its reputation for speed of delivery, commercially astute approach, and commitment to understanding both the technical requirements and cultural fit necessary for successful senior appointments. The company's team of dedicated specialists, including Partners and Associate Directors with 20+ years of recruitment experience, ensures that every placement makes a genuine and ongoing difference to client organisations.