Entry Level - Graduate Executive Search Consultant

G&E Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Luxury trips

Team lunches & events

Gym discounts

Spa & cinema deals

Job summary

G&E Group in Leeds is seeking ambitious graduates to join as Executive Search Consultants, launching a high-potential career in executive search and talent advisory. You’ll work with clients to define objectives, research senior professionals, and guide candidates through interviews, assessments, and placement processes.

The role offers structured graduate training, mentorship, fast-track progression, and international exposure across the US.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates welcome to apply, with a keen interest in executive search and talent advisory.
• Strong research and analytical thinking to identify senior professionals.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients to understand business objectives and talent needs.
• Research, identify and engage with senior professionals across specialist markets.
• Conduct interviews and assessments to match candidates with opportunities.
• Manage recruitment processes end-to-end from briefing to offer and placement.
• Build lasting relationships with clients and candidates while growing sector expertise.

Skills

Graduate recruitment

Client engagement

Interviewing

Research skills

Communication

Job description

Graduate Executive Search Consultant – G&E Group (Leeds)

Start Date: January 2026

G&E Group is a specialist Executive Search firm with offices across the UK, partnering with innovative companies within the Electrical and Energy industries in USA. We connect exceptional talent with organisations driving the future of clean energy and infrastructure.

We’re now looking for ambitious graduates to join our growing team in Leeds as Executive Search Consultants, where you’ll gain the skills, training, and experience to build a high-impact career in executive search and talent consulting.

The Role

As a Consultant, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-impact recruitment and advisory projects. You’ll:

• Work closely with clients to understand their business objectives and talent strategies
• Research, identify, and engage with senior-level professionals across specialist markets
• Conduct interviews and assessments to match candidates with the right opportunities
• Manage recruitment processes end-to-end, from initial brief to offer and placement
• Build lasting relationships with clients and candidates while developing your own sector expertise

This is a commercially focused, people-driven role offering early exposure to senior decision-makers and complex business challenges.

Training & Development

Your professional growth sits at the heart of what we do. At G&E Group, you’ll benefit from:

• Structured and up-to-date graduate training designed to build your consulting, research, and communication skills
• Ongoing mentorship and coaching from experienced consultants and leaders
• Fast-track progression – promotions based on performance and results, not time served
• International exposure, working closely with senior executives across the US

What’s In It for You

• High earning potential: Uncapped commission (realistic Year 1 earnings £50,000+, top performers £100K+)
• Vibrant team culture: Supportive, social, and success-focused
• Incentives & perks: Luxury trips (Ibiza, Barcelona, Courchevel), team lunches, events, and monthly bonuses
• 50% off gym memberships
• 75% off Champneys Spa stays
• Free cinema tickets + food & drink deals
• 1.5-hour lunch breaks to train or recharge
• Early finish Mondays and Fridays, plus every 4th Friday off when targets are hit

Who We’re Looking For

We want graduates who demonstrate:

• Strong commercial awareness and analytical thinking
• Confidence, clarity, and communication skills
• Motivation to succeed in a performance-driven environment
• Resilience, adaptability, and a proactive mindset
• A competitive, ambitious spirit — often with a sporty or fitness focus

Why G&E Group?

Our culture is young, dynamic, and built on shared success. We celebrate wins together, push each other to be better, and create real opportunities for growth.

This isn’t just another graduate job — it’s your launchpad to an exceptional career in executive search. You’ll be part of a business where hard work is rewarded, success is celebrated, and your career trajectory is entirely in your hands.

Apply now for our January 2026 intake and secure your place in G&E Academy 2026 – your future starts here.