Location: London
Salary: £33k - £55k OTE + added bonuses
Contact: Beth Cole
Coca-Cola, Rolls-Royce, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, BP and Unilever?
The Company – Executive Search & Leadership Advisory Firm
Our client is a leading international executive search firm specialising in senior leadership and board-level appointments across global markets. Partnering with FTSE 100, Fortune Global 500 and high-growth private equity-backed businesses, they advise organisations on critical executive hires and leadership strategy.
The firm supports clients in securing exceptional talent for positions including CEO, Chair, CFO and CHRO, helping businesses drive transformation, growth and innovation. With a global client and candidate network, this is an exceptional opportunity for ambitious graduates or career changers seeking exposure to senior business leaders and high-level recruitment consultancy.
Executive Search Consultant – What’s on Offer
- £33,000 starting base salary + discretionary bonus
- Excellent earning potential and long-term career progression
- Additional month’s salary paid at Christmas
- Annual salary reviews and performance-based progression
- Private healthcare and pension scheme
- 26 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas closure
- Hybrid working and supportive team culture
- Monthly book club with complimentary books
- On-site masseuse and chef-prepared Friday lunches
- Industry-leading training and mentorship programme
- Opportunity to work with global brands and C-suite executives
The Role – Executive Search Consultant
This graduate executive search role offers the opportunity to build a successful career in recruitment, executive search and talent advisory. You’ll work closely with experienced consultants and senior stakeholders, developing expertise within investment banking and wider financial services markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct market mapping and talent research across financial services and investment banking sectors
- Identify and engage high-calibre senior candidates for executive-level appointments
- Produce detailed market intelligence, competitor analysis and strategic reports
- Build strong long-term relationships with clients and candidates
- Support client meetings, briefing calls and recruitment projects
- Develop specialist knowledge within executive search and leadership consulting
- Assist with business development and client acquisition initiatives
Requirements – Executive Search Consultant
This opportunity is ideal for:
- Graduates seeking a high-performance commercial career
- Individuals transitioning from another industry into recruitment or executive search
- Candidates with strong communication, research and relationship-building skills
Desired Skills & Experience
- Degree educated from any university
- Strong commercial awareness and intellectual curiosity
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Resilient, ambitious and highly motivated
- Collaborative mindset with a desire to learn
- Interest in recruitment, executive search, consulting or financial services
Why Join – Executive Search Consultant?
This is a rare opportunity to join a prestigious executive search firm with an outstanding reputation, premium client base and clear progression pathway. You’ll gain exposure to global organisations, senior decision-makers and complex leadership projects while building a rewarding long-term career in executive search recruitment.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to launch your career as a Trainee Executive Search Consultant, apply today with your CV. A specialist consultant at RULE Recruitment will guide you through the process.
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