Executive Search Consultant

RULE Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

26 days holiday

Job summary

Rule Recruitment Ltd in London is seeking a proactive graduate to join its Executive Search team, supporting senior stakeholders and learning the fundamentals of recruitment and leadership advisory. You will build market maps, engage senior candidates, and develop expertise in financial services and investment banking, with hybrid working, industry training, and a clear progression path.

This role offers exposure to global brands and C-suite executives, providing a distinctive start to a career

Qualifications

• Graduates seeking a high-performance commercial career.
• Interest in recruitment, executive search, or financial services.
• Strong communication, research and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Map markets and research talent across financial services and investment banking sectors.
• Identify and engage senior executive candidates for leadership roles.
• Produce market intelligence, competitor analysis and strategic reports.
• Build strong long-term relationships with clients and candidates.
• Support client meetings, briefing calls and recruitment projects.
• Develop specialist knowledge within executive search and leadership consulting.
• Assist with business development and client acquisition initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Research

Relationship-building

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree educated

Job description

Looking for a career with global impact? Want to work alongside world-renowned brands including Coca-Cola, Rolls-Royce, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, BP and Unilever?

The Company – Executive Search & Leadership Advisory Firm

Our client is a leading international executive search firm specialising in senior leadership and board-level appointments across global markets. Partnering with FTSE 100, Fortune Global 500 and high-growth private equity-backed businesses, they advise organisations on critical executive hires and leadership strategy.

The firm supports clients in securing exceptional talent for positions including CEO, Chair, CFO and CHRO, helping businesses drive transformation, growth and innovation. With a global client and candidate network, this is an exceptional opportunity for ambitious graduates or career changers seeking exposure to senior business leaders and high-level recruitment consultancy.

Executive Search Consultant – What’s on Offer

• £35,000 starting base salary + discretionary bonus
• Excellent earning potential and long-term career progression
• Additional month’s salary paid at Christmas
• Annual salary reviews and performance-based progression
• Private healthcare and pension scheme
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas closure
• Hybrid working and supportive team culture
• Monthly book club with complimentary books
• On-site masseuse and chef-prepared Friday lunches
• Industry-leading training and mentorship programme
• Opportunity to work with global brands and C-suite executives

The Role – Executive Search Consultant

This graduate executive search role offers the opportunity to build a successful career in recruitment, executive search and talent advisory. You’ll work closely with experienced consultants and senior stakeholders, developing expertise within investment banking and wider financial services markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market mapping and talent research across financial services and investment banking sectors
• Identify and engage high-calibre senior candidates for executive-level appointments
• Produce detailed market intelligence, competitor analysis and strategic reports
• Build strong long-term relationships with clients and candidates
• Support client meetings, briefing calls and recruitment projects
• Develop specialist knowledge within executive search and leadership consulting
• Assist with business development and client acquisition initiatives

Requirements – Executive Search Consultant

This opportunity is ideal for:

• Graduates seeking a high-performance commercial career
• Individuals transitioning from another industry into recruitment or executive search
• Candidates with strong communication, research and relationship-building skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• Degree educated from any university
• Strong commercial awareness and intellectual curiosity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Resilient, ambitious and highly motivated
• Collaborative mindset with a desire to learn
• Interest in recruitment, executive search, consulting or financial services

Why Join – Executive Search Consultant?

This is a rare opportunity to join a prestigious executive search firm with an outstanding reputation, premium client base and clear progression pathway. You’ll gain exposure to global organisations, senior decision-makers and complex leadership projects while building a rewarding long-term career in executive search recruitment.