Managing Consultant

Ganymede Solutions; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Leicester Forest East is actively seeking a Managing Consultant to lead their executive search division. The successful candidate will be responsible for the complete executive search cycle and will have the opportunity to manage and build a team. With a competitive salary of up to £42,000 and additional commission opportunities, this role offers clear paths for progression, including becoming an Associate Director. Ideal applicants will have experience in executive search and the ability to influence stakeholders.

Benefits

Uncapped commission up to 25%

Quarterly and annual awards

Clear career progression to Associate Director

Qualifications

• Experienced Executive Search Consultant with a strong billing record.
• Commercially sharp and confident in engaging senior stakeholders.
• Ready to build and scale a recruitment division.

Responsibilities

• Manage the executive search cycle from strategy to execution.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to drive business growth.
• Build and lead a team from the ground up.

Skills

Executive Search Consulting

Commercial Acumen

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Managing Consultant

ATA Search

Sector: Engineering & Technical Leadership
Location: Leicester (LE3)
Package: Up to £42,000 basic + up to £5,000 car allowance

Take ownership, shape a division, and make your mark on executive search.

You’ve already built a reputation for delivering results and forming lasting relationships. Now you’re ready for a role where you can lead, influence, and grow a business, not just a desk. ATA Search is looking for an Executive Search specialist to join us as Managing Consultant to lead and expand our executive search division within a long-established engineering recruitment business.

What’s in it for you?

• Up to £42,000 basic salary
• Uncapped commission up to 25% of billings
• Clear progression to Associate Director once divisional milestones are met
• Quarterly and annual awards, incentives, and trips

The Role and About You

This is a chance to run your own executive search function, shape strategy, and build a team from the ground up. You’ll take responsibility for the full executive search cycle. Winning retained and contingent assignments, engaging senior stakeholders, and delivering high-quality leadership appointments.

With access to a warm database, an established client base, and strong sector credibility, you’ll have the tools to hit the ground running. You’ll also be supported with market-leading technology, psychometric tools, marketing, and full central support across HR, Finance, Compliance, Talent, Marketing and IT, giving you the freedom to focus on strategy, relationships, and growth.

You’ll be a good fit if you:

• Are an experienced Executive Search Consultant or Senior Appointments Recruiter
• Have a strong track record of billings and winning retained work
• Are commercially sharp, confident with senior stakeholders, and able to lead pitches
• Are strategic, ambitious, and ready to build and scale a division
• Can be in our Leicester office (LE3) at least three days per week

Why ATA Recruitment?

ATA Search, part of ATA Recruitment and RTC Group Plc, has been delivering senior-level talent since 1963. We specialise in engineering, manufacturing, industrial technology, and technical leadership appointments across the UK. Our approach blends structured research, rigorous assessment, headhunting expertise, and deep sector knowledge.

You’ll work alongside leadership with 20‑25 years of engineering search experience, who provide guidance when needed and autonomy where you want it. This is a rare opportunity to take a growing division to a £1m GP function, hire a team of five, and carve a clear path to Associate Director.

Next Steps

If you’re an experienced recruiter ready to take ownership of a division, grow a team, and shape an executive search function, we’d love to have an honest conversation. No pressure, just a chat to see if ATA Search could be your next big career move.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.