Associate – Digital & Technology Retained Executive Search

Maiden Marc Advisory; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3/2 hybrid working split

Job summary

Maiden Marc Advisory, partnering with a market-leading executive search firm in London, is hiring at Associate and Senior Associate levels across Product, Tech & AI, Digital & Data teams. The role offers a 3/2 hybrid working split, with compensation typically £45,000–£60,000 plus a discretionary bonus.

There is a clear path to ownership of mandates and progression toward client-facing leadership. The firm values high-quality search work, collaboration, and building future leaders within a

Qualifications

• At least 18 months of experience in executive search or high-growth tech recruitment.
• Structured, detail-oriented and analytical way of working.
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
• Ambition to build a long-term career in executive search.

Responsibilities

• Build long lists and map markets across sector/function landscapes.
• Identify, engage and assess senior candidates for retained projects.
• Conduct competitor analysis and market intelligence.
• Support end-to-end execution of retained mandates with candidate/client engagement.
• Contribute to pitch preparation and research-led client work, aiding in new mandates.

Skills

Structured, detail-oriented

Analytical

Strong communication skills

Ambition to build long-term career

Job description

Maiden Marc Advisory is partnering with a market-leading executive search firm to support the growth of its London team. Operating for over 20 years, they work on a retained basis with some of the biggest names in Venture Capital and Private Equity as well as high-growth corporates across EMEA and North America.

Following a strong start to 2026, they are looking to hire at the Associate and Senior Associate levels across several functionally focused teams, including Product, Tech & AI, Digital & Data, as well as their Technology as a sector practice that covers General Management, Board and commercially integral hires for a range of tech-focused clients.

With a reputation for delivering high-impact senior search work, the business is focused on building on its modern, low-ego, highly collaborative internal team environment. It's a particularly interesting time to join, with the firm actively investing in its Associate team and aiming to develop these profiles into future business leaders.

Responsibilities will include:

• Building long lists and mapping markets across sector/functionally specific landscapes
• Identifying, engaging and assessing senior candidates for retained projects
• Conducting detailed competitor analysis and market intelligence
• Supporting the execution of retained search mandates end-to-end through candidate and client engagement
• Contributing to pitch preparation and research-led client work as well as assisting in the pitching for new retained mandates

Over time, there is a clear progression towards greater ownership of mandates, increased exposure to clients, and a development path to revenue generation with a strong historical success rate.

The role would suit someone with prior executive search experience who enjoys the research and delivery side, but is looking to develop towards a more client-facing position or someone with strong contingent delivery skills looking to transition into the search world.

The typical profile includes:

• At least 18 months of experience within executive search or high-growth tech-focused recruitment
• Structured, detail-oriented and analytical way of working
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging senior stakeholders
• Genuine interest in the digital, data, technology and high-growth space (direct experience not essential)
• Ambition to build a long-term career in executive search

Compensation typically ranges from £45,000 to £60,000 depending on experience, alongside a discretionary performance-based bonus, and they offer a 3/2 hybrid working split.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to join a high-quality search environment, but at a stage of growth where you can still have a real impact on both the team and the firm's future direction.