French Speaking Executive Search consultant

Mindsearch; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique executive search firm in London is seeking a French-speaking Associate to support their growth in strategic leadership roles across various industries. This position offers the chance to work on international mandates, providing substantial mentorship and opportunities for professional development in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Access to high-level international mandates

Strong mentoring by experienced consultants

Long-term development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in executive search, recruitment, or consulting.
• Recent top-tier graduate with strong analytical skills.
• Engage with senior executives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in client briefing and assignment planning.
• Conduct direct sourcing and talent mapping across regions.
• Draft clear and insightful candidate reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Resilience

Education

Top-tier degree

Job description

Mindsearch is recruiting on behalf of one of our clients – a boutique executive search firm based in London, working on high-impact assignments across EMEA. This highly structured and ambitious team operates exclusively on a retained model and delivers talent solutions for strategic leadership roles in infrastructure, industry, energy, aviation, and private equity-backed companies.

They are currently looking for a French-speaking Associate to support their continued growth. This is a rare opportunity to work on international mandates in a demanding but rewarding environment that encourages initiative, accountability, and rapid professional development.

Responsibilities

Participate in client briefing and assignment planning with senior consultants

Conduct direct sourcing and talent mapping across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East

Perform structured interviews and assessments (by phone/video)

Draft clear and insightful candidate reports

Support end-to-end project delivery alongside the partner team

Contribute to internal knowledge building and process improvement

Profil

1–2 years of experience in executive search, recruitment, or consulting

Alternatively, a recent top-tier graduate with strong analytical and interpersonal skills

Curious, resilient, detail-oriented, and able to engage with senior executives

Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with high expectations

Ambition to grow and take full ownership of projects over time

Join a meritocratic and supportive team that values autonomy and quality

Access to high-level international mandates

Strong mentoring by experienced consultants

Long-term development opportunities in a specialist, high-growth firm

All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.