Associate Consultant

FIFTEEN WEST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job onboarding

Direct access to Partners

Exposure to executive search

Job summary

A boutique executive search firm in Greater London is seeking an Associate to join their team. This hands-on role offers significant exposure to senior-level executive searches and direct support for live retained assignments. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree (2:1 or above) and demonstrate strong communication skills and resilience. Join a close-knit team focused on quality work with market-leading clients and grow your career with direct access to Partners.

Qualifications

• Strong academic foundations with a minimum of a 2:1 degree.
• Confident and outgoing communicator capable of engaging senior stakeholders.
• Team-oriented with a willingness to contribute from day one.
• Team-oriented and eager to help build from day one.
• Research-heavy start with long-term progression in executive search.
• Prior search experience not required; cultural fit and motivation matter.

Responsibilities

• Map senior-level talent markets across Tech functions.
• Conduct first-stage calls with candidates at various senior levels.
• Support live retained searches from day one.
• Proactively reach out to candidates via LinkedIn and email outreach.
• Build credibility and rapport with senior stakeholders early in the process.
• Deliver well-researched, high-quality shortlists (quality over quantity).

Skills

Tenacity

Resilience

Communication

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree (2:1 or above)

Job description

Are you looking to build a long-term career in executive search, working directly with Partners and senior stakeholders at some of the world’s most recognisable brands?

Our client is a boutique executive search firm, who operate at the very top end of the market, delivering 100% retained search assignments for FTSE 100 and Fortune 250 clients across the Technology sector.

With a standout year behind them and an exceptional start to this year, they are looking to grow their team based in Central London.

Role Highlights

As an Associate, you’ll join a close-knit delivery team working directly with the Partners on live searches from day one. This is a hands‑on role offering exposure to senior-level mandates and high‑calibre clients, with a strong emphasis on quality, research depth, and communication.

Key responsibilities include:

• Mapping senior‑level talent markets across Tech functions
• Conducting first-stage calls with candidates at VP, SVP, Director, and Senior Director level
• Supporting live retained searches from day one
• Proactively reaching out to candidates via LinkedIn and targeted email outreach
• Building credibility and rapport with senior stakeholders early in the process
• Delivering well‑researched, high-quality shortlists (quality over quantity)

For the first 12-18 months, the role has a strong research and delivery focus, with progression built on capability, trust, and exposure rather than KPIs.

You Will Need

• Bachelors Degree (2:1 or above required) with strong academic foundations
• Someone who can demonstrate tenacity, resilience, and drive through academics, work experience, or extracurricular pursuits
• An outgoing, confident communicator comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders
• A team-oriented individual excited to help build something and get involved from day one
• Candidates open to a research-heavy start, with long‑term progression in executive search

Prior search experience is not required. Cultural fit, communication style, and motivation matter most.

Why You’ll Love It

• On‑the‑job, desk‑based onboarding with a structured introduction to each part of the business
• Direct, daily access to the Partners
• Exposure to senior‑level executive search from the start
• High-quality retained work with market-leading clients
• Excellent culture with a genuinely close‑knit team

Apply now to take your career to the next level with a pioneering company.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. They are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.