Executive Search Professionals with Chief Human Resource Officers (CHRO) / Chief People Officer[...]

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Executive Search firm in London seeks an experienced Director to expand their Corporate Officers practice. Candidates must have a strong background in HR leadership, specifically in executive search for senior roles like CHRO and CPO. The role demands exceptional communication, a strategic mindset, and the ability to work at the C-Suite level. This position offers opportunities to lead a growing team and enhance the firm's services.

Qualifications

• Established leader in the HR community with a strong reputation.
• Experience with senior HR roles such as CHRO and CPO.
• Ability to operate at C-Suite level.

Responsibilities

• Generate search revenue from HR advisory.
• Develop the Corporate Officers team.
• Deliver high-quality senior executive search assignments.

Skills

Experience in selling Executive Searches

Strong communication skills

Commercial mindset

Strategic thinking

Team-oriented approach

Job description

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Executive Search Professionals with Chief Human Resource Officers (CHRO) / Chief People Officers, and Board Practice Search experience, London (City of London)

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Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted: 22.08.2025

Expiry Date: 06.10.2025

Job Description:

Our client has a reputation as the preeminent global Executive Search and Leadership Advisory business focusing on the Industrials sector. They work with Boards, Chairs, management teams, and investors to create value with expert thinking at a time when technology and societal changes are impacting business across multiple sectors.

Their business is built on relationships, knowledge, and trust. As advisors, they believe in going the extra mile to apply thought, empathy, independent rigour, and conviction to their work. They offer advice, solutions, and provide a personal touch, while optimising their networks, insights, and experience for their clients. They are considered exceptional for their specialist focus, truly international reach, and senior-level contacts.

As a result of their growth trajectory and the opportunity to cross-sell into existing and new clients, they are seeking an experienced Director (Partner) to join their team to expand and develop their Corporate Officers practice. Based in their London office, the Director role will include HR, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and the CIO/CTO market.

Working closely with other Directors and clients, you will:

• Bring expertise and an existing network in HR search and advisory, through which you will generate search and advisory revenue from your current multi-sector client base and, through cross-selling into their existing and desired client base.
• Develop the wider global Corporate Officers team and the services they offer through business planning, hiring, developing people, marketing, and business development.
• Deliver high-quality, senior executive search assignments and delegate projects to your team.
• Contribute to the development of the firm's culture and values, nurturing a ‘firm first’ approach.

Success as a Director will be defined by:

• Outstanding communication and collaboration with colleagues
• High-quality search delivery
• Building and developing the Corporate Officers team around existing Financial Officers’ expertise and your HR knowledge
• Motivated researchers and colleagues working with you
• Recognition by colleagues as a role model

Ideal Candidate

You will already be well established as a leader within the HR community as a respected practitioner and bring:

• Experience in selling and executing Executive Searches for Chief HR Officer (CHRO) / Chief People Officers (CPOs) and senior HR Director roles
• A collegiate, team-oriented approach to work, enabling seamless cross-selling and client development
• A commercial mindset, strategic thinking, and the ability to develop relationships and operate at C-Suite level