Entry-level Executive Search Consultant

Harris & Co Executive Search

Leeds

On-site

GBP 23,400 - 28,600

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Commission structure up to 60%

Luxury travel incentives

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Job summary

A leading executive search firm in Leeds is seeking Graduate Consultants to join their dynamic team. You will connect exceptional talent with career-defining opportunities in a high-performance environment. The role offers a starting salary of £26,000 with uncapped commission up to 60%. Candidates should be ambitious, resilient, and have strong interpersonal skills. Comprehensive training and rapid career progression are guaranteed.

Qualifications

Have a high-level sports background (plus).
Ability to see the bigger picture.
Strong communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

Interview high-calibre candidates.
Build relationships with senior-level clients.
Headhunt and engage top-tier talent.
Negotiate offers and contracts.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Resilience

Drive

Emotional intelligence

Creative thinking

Job description

Overview

Harris & Co, part of G&E Group, are a specialist Executive search firm based in Leeds, delivering exceptional talent solutions to organisations across the Built Environment and Life Sciences sectors. Our mission is clear: connect outstanding individuals with opportunities that shape the future of industry. We don’t just fill roles—we build leadership teams that transform businesses.

And we’re growing. Rapidly.

Why Join Harris & Co?

This isn’t your average graduate job. At Harris & Co, we offer a high-performance environment where ambition is rewarded, hard work pays off, and career progression is accelerated.

We offer one of the most lucrative commission structures in the industry—up to 60% of your fees, uncapped. Our top-performing consultants regularly earn six figures, with the very best taking home £50-80k in a single month.

There’s no limit to what you can earn—and your income reflects your impact.

World-Class Incentives

Luxury quarterly trips – previous destinations include Ibiza, Barcelona, Las Vegas, Meribel, and Sardinia (all in 2024)
Michelin-starred dining experiences and exclusive events
Team activities like go-karting, escape rooms, paintball, and VIP nights out
Regular cash bonuses, tech prizes, and lifestyle perks

Work With the Best in Business

At Harris & Co, you'll have the unique opportunity to build relationships with the top 1% of business leaders—from CEOs of global organisations to visionary entrepreneurs leading innovation in their sectors. As a Consultant, you’ll be at the forefront of strategic hiring decisions, developing the insight, confidence, and network that will set you apart for the rest of your career.

The Role

You’ll join as a Graduate Consultant and be trained to become a full 360° Executive Search professional. You’ll be:

Interviewing high-calibre candidates, understanding their goals, motivations, and matching them to career-defining opportunities.
Building relationships with senior-level clients, learning what drives their businesses and helping shape their leadership teams.
Headhunting and engaging top-tier talent, often for hard-to-fill or retained executive positions.
Becoming a market expert, diving deep into the sectors you cover and building a strong personal brand.
Negotiating offers and contracts, ensuring the best outcome for both clients and candidates.

Our Training & Development Includes

Structured graduate training programme—led by experienced industry leaders
Classroom-based learning combined with live project work
Continuous coaching through our Harris & Co Talent Lab
1-to-1 mentorship and performance feedback
Clear, merit-based promotion path—we’ve promoted grads to senior positions in as little as 12 months; this is a place where talent rises fast and there’s no cap on your progression.

What We’re Looking For

We're not hiring for a background (although if you have a high-level sports background that's a plus!)—we’re hiring for attitude, ambition, and potential. You’ll thrive at Harris & Co if you have: