Associate - Graduate Executive Search Trainee

Walker Hamill; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring programme

Exposure to major clients

Job summary

Walker Hamill has an established graduate recruitment programme and intends to hire two graduates or second jobbers who will spend two years generating candidates and partnering consultants on retained assignments.

You will join consultants on candidate interviews, attend client pitches and short list meetings, and gain hands-on experience in the full recruitment cycle in a supportive, collegial environment.

Qualifications

• Two graduates or second jobbers will be hired for a two-year programme.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Generate candidates and partner Consultants on retained assignments.
• Attend client pitches and short list meetings.
• Observe the recruitment process from origination to completion.

Job description

Salary Guide: Market Leading Remuneration & Benefits Package

Overview

Walker Hamill is a leading independent European executive search and selection group. We work across all sectors of industry and specialise in financial, strategic and transaction-based roles. We have a long history of consulting to a diverse and prestigious client base and are widely regarded as a market leader in various disciplines, including accountancy and finance, private equity and corporate finance.

Description

The business has an established graduate recruitment programme, and we intend to hire two graduates or second jobbers, who will spend an initial 2 years primarily generating candidates and partnering Consultants on retained assignments. In return, you will be offered the opportunity to see the whole recruitment process from business origination to assignment completion, in what is a ‘hands‑on’ mentoring programme. You will join Consultants on candidate interviews, attend client pitches and short list meetings and will be given time to pick up valuable experience in a supportive and collegial environment. Successful candidates will be bright, driven, inquisitive and should additionally possess highly developed written and verbal communication skills. With a flexible attitude, you will be willing to turn your skills to a variety of tasks. You should also enjoy working in a team environment and possess pace and energy.

Skills

In return for your dedication, integrity and hard work, you can look forward to exposure to a prestigious client list, the highest quality of candidate and a market leading remuneration and benefits package.

Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for approaching 40 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed companies, private equity backed businesses and privately owned, early stage ventures. We recruit across all sectors, but have particularly strong client relationships in media, retail, pharma/biotech, technology, property/real estate, leisure and business services. We have offices in the UK, Germany and Switzerland. For further information, please see the Walker Hamill website.