Executive Search Consultant

Harris & Co Executive Search; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Monthly incentives

Incentive trips

Top Biller Rolex Award

Team events and rewards

Job summary

Harris & Co is recruiting graduates for its Leeds team to focus on the US market. You will identify senior-level candidates, build client relationships, and manage the recruitment process end-to-end.

No prior recruitment experience is required; you'll receive comprehensive training and a clear progression path, with uncapped commission and structured development.

Qualifications

• Graduates welcome with no recruitment experience required.
• Demonstrated drive for career progression and financial success.
• Confident communicators with strong interpersonal skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and building relationships with senior-level and C-suite candidates across the US.
• Developing relationships with clients to understand hiring requirements and growth plans.
• Proactively sourcing, approaching and interviewing candidates.
• Managing the recruitment process from initial conversations through to offer negotiation and placement.
• Building your own network within a specialist market.
• Working towards individual targets and developing your own client base.

Skills

Ambitious

Competitive

Confident communication

Interpersonal skills

Strong work ethic

Resilience

Self-motivation

Education

Graduate entry level

Job description

Location: Leeds City Centre

Company: Harris & Co

Market: USA

Start Dates: ASAP | January 2027 | June 2027

About Harris & Co

Harris & Co is an international Executive Search firm specialising in senior-level recruitment across the US market.

With offices in Leeds and Dubai, and plans to open our first US office in September 2027, we\'re continuing to grow and looking for ambitious graduates to join our Leeds team, with opportunities for immediate starts and our January and June 2027 intakes.

Our Leeds office hires exclusively at graduate and entry level, with a strong focus on developing our own talent. Every director at Harris & Co joined the business at entry level and has progressed through the company.

We have a proven training programme, a team of high-performing consultants and plenty of opportunities for individuals looking to build a long-term career in recruitment.

The Role

You\'ll be working within the US market, building relationships with senior-level professionals and businesses across specialist industries.

Your responsibilities will include

• Identifying and building relationships with senior-level and C-suite candidates across the US.
• Developing relationships with clients to understand their hiring requirements and growth plans.
• Proactively sourcing, approaching and interviewing candidates.
• Managing the recruitment process from initial conversations through to offer negotiation and placement.
• Building your own network within a specialist market.
• Working towards individual targets and developing your own client base.

No previous recruitment experience is required. You\'ll receive full training and ongoing support from experienced consultants and directors.

What We\'re Looking For

• Ambitious graduates who are motivated by financial success and career progression.
• Competitive individuals who enjoy working towards targets.
• Confident communicators with strong interpersonal skills.
• A strong work ethic and willingness to put in the hours required to succeed.
• Resilience, persistence and the ability to handle setbacks.
• Self-motivated individuals who take initiative and want to progress.

What We Offer

Uncapped Commission

A competitive base salary with an uncapped commission structure. Your earning potential is directly linked to your performance.

Career Progression

We promote from within, with every director having started at entry level. You\'ll have a clear progression structure and the opportunity to move into senior and leadership positions.

International Growth

With an established Dubai office and plans to expand into the US in September 2027, you\'ll be joining the business at an exciting stage of growth.

Training & Development

A structured training programme with ongoing support from consultants, managers and directors who have built their careers at Harris & Co.

Incentives & Rewards

Alongside your commission, we offer:

• Monthly team incentives, including go-karting, paintballing and Michelin-starred meals.
• Monthly champagne handouts recognising standout performances.
• All-expenses-paid incentive trips to destinations including Ibiza, Barcelona, Courchevel and Dubai.
• Our Top Biller Rolex Award.
• Regular team events and opportunities to celebrate success.

Why Harris & Co?

We\'re looking for graduates who want more than just a job. Recruitment offers the opportunity to earn exceptionally well from an early stage in your career, but it requires hard work, consistency and resilience. We\'ve seen graduates join Harris & Co with no recruitment experience and go on to become some of our highest billers, managers and directors. As we continue to expand, we\'re looking for the next generation of consultants who want to achieve the same.

If you\'re competitive, financially motivated and willing to work hard to build a successful career, we\'d like to hear from you.