Executive Recruitment Consultant

Placements24; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Uncapped commission

Prestigious clients

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Executive Recruitment Consultant for a hybrid role that blends remote effectiveness with essential in-office collaboration. You will identify and place senior-level talent for demanding client organizations, leveraging an extensive network and sophisticated search methodologies to connect with top executives.

The ideal candidate has autonomy, discretion, and a track record of delivering top-tier leadership placements across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in executive search or senior-level recruitment consultancy
• Proven track record of placing senior leadership roles
• Extensive network within relevant industries and at executive levels
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Ability to operate autonomously with discretion and professionalism
• Capability to manage remote work alongside in-office collaboration

Responsibilities

• Conduct searches for executive and senior leadership roles across industries
• Develop and execute targeted headhunting strategies to identify passive candidates
• Build and maintain relationships with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders
• Manage the end-to-end executive search process: briefing, assessment, offers
• Provide market intelligence and advisory services on leadership talent
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism throughout the search process

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy, is seeking an accomplished Executive Recruitment Consultant to join their team. This hybrid role involves identifying and placing senior-level talent for demanding client organizations. You will leverage your extensive network and sophisticated search methodologies to connect with top executives and strategic leaders. This position requires a seasoned professional who can operate with autonomy and discretion, offering clients unparalleled expertise in executive search, complemented by a flexible work arrangement that blends remote efficiency with essential in-office collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive searches for executive and senior leadership positions across various industries.
• Develop and execute targeted headhunting strategies to identify passive candidates of the highest caliber.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders.
• Manage the entire executive search process, including client briefing, candidate assessment, and offer negotiation.
• Provide strategic market intelligence and advisory services to clients on leadership talent.
• Ensure the utmost confidentiality and professionalism throughout the search process.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in executive search or senior-level recruitment consultancy.
• Proven track record of successfully placing senior leadership roles with reputable organizations.
• Extensive network of contacts within relevant industries and at executive levels.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy, discretion, and professionalism.
• Capability to effectively manage remote work alongside necessary in-office collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary and an uncapped, significant commission structure.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of remote flexibility and office-based teamwork.
• Opportunity to work with prestigious clients and influential leaders.
• Access to advanced search tools and extensive market research resources.
• A supportive and collaborative environment focused on achieving top-tier results.