Executive Search Consultant - 2026 Graduate Role

Leeds, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the end to end executive search cycle: build candidate relationships, map markets for gaps you can fill, and steer the process from outreach to a smooth offer.

  • Sourcing and engaging senior candidates through networking, headhunting, and job boards.
  • Researching companies and markets to identify gaps you can fill for clients.
  • Managing negotiations and the offer process to keep all parties aligned.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Building strong relationships with senior candidates and clients
  • Researching companies, markets, and identifying potential gaps you could fill
  • Sourcing candidates through networking, headhunting, and job boards
  • Approaching candidates professionally by phone, email, and LinkedIn
  • Screening and preparing candidates to present to key clients
  • Managing the process on both candidate and client side, to ensure all expectations are aligned
  • Managing negotiations and handling the offer process to make the process as smooth as possible for all parties
  • Mastering business development, where you will be responsible for attracting and retaining new clients, and creating your own ‘business within a business’

Requirements

  • Received (or on track to receive) a 2:1 in your degree
  • Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not available
  • No recruitment or sales experience required

Preferred

  • Sporty or fitness-minded
  • Enjoys fitness-based incentives
  • Commercially aware and business-minded (optional)

Benefits

  • Incredibly strong earning potential, with uncapped commission for every placement.
  • Comprehensive training with our skilled L&D team
  • Fast-track progression with the opportunity for promotion based solely on your performance, not length of employment
  • Early Finish Fridays
  • Monthly incentive trips (meals out, days at the races, sporting-events, paintballing, go-karting)
  • Quarterly group trips (Ibiza, Ski trips, Dublin, Barcelona)
  • Christmas shutdown period
  • Discounts on local bars and restaurants
  • Private healthcare plan
  • 50% off gym memberships, with the option to take 1.5-hour long lunches for exercise
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