Location: London
Salary: £35k - £50k OTE + added bonuses
Contact: Ellie Kiff
Executive Search Consultant
Looking to launch a career that combines research, analysis, and direct interaction with clients and candidates?
Step into the world of Executive Search, a specialist area of recruitment that works with global investment banks, private equity firms, hedge funds, and top-tier corporates to secure senior and board-level talent.
Unlike standard recruitment, executive search is focused on strategy, precision, and long-term relationships. Consultants act as trusted advisors to senior leaders, delivering market intelligence and guiding talent strategies that shape the direction of global businesses.
The Company- Executive Search Consultant
We are a leading global search firm with offices across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Our consultants specialise in senior-level appointments within Investment Banking, Infrastructure & Energy, Hedge Funds, and Private Equity.
From the outset, you will gain exposure to live projects, working closely with senior partners to understand how high-level hiring decisions are made. Over a structured 12-month training programme, you will rotate across multiple markets before specialising in one area as a consultant. With one-to-one mentorship and continuous development, you will quickly build the research, commercial, and advisory expertise needed to excel in executive search.
Why Join Us?
- £35,000 base salary with first year earnings of £50,000 (bi-annually discretionary bonus up to 75% of your base)
- Annual all-expenses paid company trips where previous destinations include New York, Marbella, and ski resorts in the Alpes
- Monthly incentive clubs for high performers
- Flexible working once initial training is complete with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home
- Cycle to work scheme and comprehensive wellbeing support
- Private health/ dental care
- Ongoing support from senior partners with decades of executive search experience
The Role- Executive Search Consultant
- Research & Market Mapping: Analyse industries, track competitors, and identify senior talent pools
- Client Engagement: Shadow client meetings, gaining insight into organisational strategy, culture, and leadership needs
- Candidate Assessment: Identify, engage, and evaluate senior executives, advising them on career opportunities at the highest level
- Advisory Work: Provide clients with market intelligence, competitor benchmarking, and strategic insights to inform critical hiring decisions
The Ideal Candidate
- Minimum 2:1 degree from a reputable university (any discipline considered)
- Evidence of commercial awareness through internships, industry placements, or professional work experience
- Excellent analytical and research skills with strong written and verbal communication
- Ambition, resilience, and a proactive approach to learning and development
The Next Steps- Executive Search Consultant
Executive Search offers a challenging but highly rewarding career path. It is fast-paced, intellectually demanding, and requires commercial and analytical strength but for ambitious graduates, it offers unrivalled exposure to global business strategy and senior-level decision-making.
If you are ready to build a career in executive search, apply now with your CV or reach out to Ellie Kiff.
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