Delivery Consultant

Newman Stewart Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Newman Stewart Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Delivery Consultant to support retained executive search and management selection assignments across diverse sectors. You will identify, engage, and assess senior-level talent, assist with market mapping, shortlist preparation, and candidate management while collaborating with Consultants and Directors.

No prior executive search experience is required; we provide comprehensive training to help you build relationships with senior

Qualifications

• No prior executive search experience required.
• Strong communication and organisation skills.
• Comfortable using research tools, databases, and LinkedIn.
• Interest in building a long-term career within professional services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver retained executive search assignments across sectors and functions.
• Conduct market mapping and identify target companies and individuals.
• Engage high-calibre candidates through research and networking strategies.
• Conduct candidate qualification calls and competency-based interviews.
• Maintain relationships with candidates throughout the search process.
• Produce candidate reports, market insights, and shortlist documentation for clients.
• Collaborate with Consultants and Directors to refine search strategies.
• Keep accurate records and activity in the CRM system.
• Provide regular updates and progress reports to clients.

Job description

Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and business-critical assignments across the UK and internationally. We partner with organisations ranging from ambitious SMEs to global market leaders, helping them attract exceptional talent that drives growth and performance.

Our reputation has been built on delivering retained search assignments with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to exceptional outcomes. Through rigorous research, market intelligence, and candidate engagement, we provide our clients with access to talent they would not otherwise reach

The Role

As a Delivery Consultant, you will play a vital role in the successful delivery of retained executive search and management selection assignments.

Working closely with Consultants and Directors, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and assessing senior-level talent across a diverse range of industry sectors. You will support the entire search process, from market mapping and candidate identification through to shortlist preparation and candidate management.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious recruitment professional who enjoys research-led recruitment, building relationships with senior professionals, and being part of a high-performing, collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver retained executive search assignments across a variety of sectors and functional disciplines.
• Conduct detailed market research and mapping projects to identify target companies and individuals.
• Utilise LinkedIn Recruiter, talent intelligence tools, databases, and networking strategies to identify and engage high-calibre candidates.
• Conduct candidate qualification calls and competency-based interviews.
• Build and maintain strong candidate relationships throughout the search process.
• Prepare candidate reports, market insights, and shortlist documentation for clients.
• Collaborate closely with Consultants and Directors to develop effective search strategies.
• Maintain accurate records and activity within the CRM system.
• Provide regular assignment updates and progress reports.
• Gather market intelligence and competitor insights to support client delivery and business development activities.

About You

You don't need a background in recruitment or executive search to be successful in this role.

We are interested in people who enjoy finding answers, building relationships, managing projects, and delivering excellent outcomes. You may currently work in research, customer service, account management, business support, project coordination, sales support, operations, hospitality, education, or another professional environment where communication, organisation, and attention to detail are critical.

We're looking for someone who:

• Is naturally curious and enjoys researching businesses, markets, and people.
• Has excellent communication skills and is confident speaking with professionals at all levels.
• Is highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Has strong attention to detail and takes pride in producing high-quality work.
• Is comfortable using technology, databases, LinkedIn, and online research tools.
• Enjoys working towards goals and contributing to team success.
• Is resilient, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Wants to build a long-term career within a growing professional services firm.

The Opportunity

No prior executive search experience is required.

We will provide comprehensive training and support to help you develop the skills needed to deliver retained search assignments for clients across a range of industries. You will learn how to identify and engage senior talent, conduct market research, assess candidates, and manage assignments from initial briefing through to successful completion.

This role would suit a graduate-calibre individual, or someone with experience in a professional, customer-focused, research-led, or project-based environment who is looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity.

What We Offer

• Competitive basic salary.
• Uncapped bonus potential.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to senior-level assignments across multiple industries.
• A supportive, collaborative, and ambitious working environment.

If you are motivated by delivering exceptional outcomes, enjoy engaging with senior professionals, and want to develop your career within a respected executive search business, we would love to hear from you.

Contact details can be found via the Newman Stewart website.