Graduate Search Consultant - Languages & Humanities Grads

targetjobs Hired; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking ambitious individuals for their September 2025 associate cohort. This dynamic, client-centric role connects top-tier investment firms with industry-leading professionals. Candidates will hone their communication skills while embracing a results-driven environment. The position offers a starting salary of £26,000 with the potential to earn up to £100k within a few years. Enjoy perks such as career growth pathways, wellness benefits, and exclusive company events.

Benefits

Clear career growth pathways

Competitive starting salary

Uncapped commission

Paid sabbatical every 5 years

Wellness benefits

Company-hosted social events

Qualifications

• Masterful command of the English language.
• 3-12 months of tangible professional exposure.
• Record of leadership and/or standout extracurricular endeavors.

Responsibilities

• Engage with industry leaders to ensure the right matches for client roles.
• Employ lateral thinking and in-depth company research to identify top talent.
• Engage potential candidates and evaluate their fit for client expectations.

Skills

Curiosity

Communication

Result-focused

Emotional acuity

Relationship building

Teamwork

Education

Impressive academic record (2.1 or higher) in Languages, Creative Writing, Journalism, or similar

Job description

Responsibilities

• Engage with industry leaders, ensuring the right matches for our clients' distinct roles.
• Employ lateral and innovative thinking, delving deep into company research to pinpoint the best talent.
• Blend research with personalised content and cutting-edge marketing strategies, sparking conversations and convening the right minds.
• Engage potential candidates in person, on calls, or via video, discerning aptitude, experience, and proficiency relative to client expectations.
• Own your role from day one, with unwavering backing from leaders and team while enjoying autonomy.

Growth and Experience

• Hone skills in research techniques, sales, strategic marketing, negotiation, project management, and pivotal searches that shape the future of globally renowned investment firms.
• Thrive in a results‑driven environment with tangible outcomes at every step.
• Enjoy a collaborative workspace where camaraderie is genuine, challenges are faced together, victories are shared, and every lesson is a collective growth opportunity.

We're Looking For…

• Driven by curiosity and growth; eager to expand expertise, embrace challenges, and continually evolve.
• Result‑focused, thriving on setting and achieving ambitious goals.
• A natural connector with emotional acuity and communication that brings clarity and builds relationships.
• Aligned with our values : energetic, authentic, fostering teamwork, innovation, and collective growth.
• Ready to make an impact, contributing to business growth with tangible results.
• Future leader potential, inspiring and leading with vision, initiative, and collaborative spirit.

Minimum Benchmarks

• Masterful command of the English language.
• Impressive academic record (2.1 or higher), ideally in Languages, Creative Writing, Journalism, or similar.
• 3‑12 months of tangible professional exposure.
• Record of leadership and / or standout extracurricular endeavors.

We are a specialist high‑end search business with a footprint across North America and Western Europe, focusing exclusively on the Alternative Investment Management sector.

Our mission : unite visionary leadership teams of hedge funds, trading firms, and alternative investment management businesses with the absolute finest talent in investment, research, and technology.

We harness innovative technology and a data‑driven, systematic mindset, and collaboration is at the core of our culture, fostering an environment where ideas thrive and continuous improvement is a shared commitment.

Since our inception in December 2017, we've witnessed extraordinary growth that exceeds even our wildest dreams. We're expanding multiple sector‑aligned teams, reaching New York, and diversifying markets. There has never been a better time to join us on this journey.

Why Thurn Partners is ideal for language graduates

• Harness Your Linguistic Prowess - Amplify your language skills by creating articulate English content to captivate industry leaders and nurture relationships.
• Forge Global Bonds - Expand the connections you cultivated abroad into industry‑wide relationships, shaping career decisions through valuable insights.
• Unleash Your Creativity - Enjoy expansive creative freedom in verbal and written communication, greeted by seasoned hedge‑fund experts, driving unprecedented growth and success.

Your Role

This dynamic, client‑centric role bridges top‑tier investment firms and industry‑leading professionals across Europe and North America. Our Academy programme and Career Growth Framework transform you into an industry expert with uncapped commission, where hard work can lead to earnings of £100k within 2‑3 years, and top performers exceed £300k.

Seeking ambitious individuals for our September 2025 associate cohort. Have you mastered the art of communication during your language studies? Passionate about weaving compelling narratives and cultivating meaningful relationships? Thrive in an environment where merit shines over tenure. If this sounds like you, it's time to discover what's possible at Thurn Partners. Welcome to the team redefining success.

Available to start a London‑based full‑time position from 2nd September 2025.

Values

• Always think long term.
• Work as a team.
• Continually improve.
• Be accountable.

Perks of Joining Our Team

• Clear career growth pathways and opportunities for learning and development.
• Competitive starting salary of £26,000 / year, promotion proceeds to £33,000 / year base.
• Uncapped commission, with earnings of £100k common after a year and top earners surpassing £300k.
• Two incentive trips for top performers each year (winter and summer).
• 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays; earn an extra day each year, up to 30 days; two‑week holiday over Christmas.
• Wellness benefits : discounted gym memberships and mental health support via MYNDUP.
• 3‑month paid sabbatical every 5 years after 5 years of service.
• Company‑hosted social events, lunches, and team‑building escapades.
• 6 months full‑pay maternity leave and 4 weeks full‑pay partner leave.
• Opportunity to meet international clientele in Europe and the US.
• State‑of‑the‑art office with complimentary breakfast, snacks, drinks, and gourmet coffee from an in‑house barista.

Interview Process

• Online Interview – 30 minutes.
• Off‑site case study – 2 hours.
• Case study debrief call – 60 minutes.
• Final on‑site interview & presentation – 2 hours.

Workspace Dynamics

• We don't sponsor visas.
• Official working hours 08:30‑18:00; but success often means collaborating outside those hours.
• Team presence encouraged 4‑5 days a week; post‑probation, occasional remote work is possible.

Inclusivity at Thurn Partners

• We celebrate diversity, believing it fuels innovation.
• Equality for all places a safe, respected, and empowered environment.