Managing Director - Technology / Transformation Executive Search

Higher Group; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Direct reporting to the Founder

Ownership of multiple service lines

Wealth creation strategy

Job summary

A leading executive search firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Managing Director to lead their London HQ. This role focuses on people development, business growth, and client engagement in the Technology and Transformation sectors. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the tech industry and proven experience in team leadership. This opportunity offers equity options and a strategic vision for long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge & understanding of Tech, ideally within FS or Professional Services.
• Extensive track record of Retained search (Tech or Transformation).
• A proven track record of people development, team leadership and growth.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth and performance across the team.
• Grow the headcount to a minimum of 30 by EOY ’26.
• Pitch & win retained mandates across Professional & Financial Services.

Skills

People development

Business development

Team leadership

Client engagement

Tech knowledge

Job description

Managing Director - Technology / Transformation Executive Search

My client, a 30+ head Tech & Transformation Exec Search specialist, are hiring for an MD to take over and drive their London HQ.

In this role, you will be inheriting an established team of 15, focusing on the following:

• People development – 80% of this role is people facing, being able to drive growth and performance across your team is essential.
• Headcount expansion – The aim is to grow this to a minimum of 30-heads by EOY ’26, with remit to hire across all levels.
• Business Development – you MUST be hands‑on client side, pitching & winning retained mandates across Professional & Financial Services.

What’s on offer?

• Equity options.
• Reporting directly into & working closely with the Founder.
• Ownership of multiple service lines in LDN HQ.
• Long term wealth creation strategy in place.

More about the role / business

• An Executive Search Tech / Transformation focused business - with a strong focus across both Financial & Professional Services.
• Inheriting office of 25 from day-one, with budget to hit 30 by EOY ’26 - growing across 3 core service lines.
• A highly regarded boutique Search firm with extensive C‑Suite reputation / network across the FS & PS sectors.

What they are looking for?

• Deep knowledge & understanding of Tech, ideally within FS or Professional Services.
• Extensive track record of Retained search (Tech or Transformation).
• A proven track record of people development, team leadership and growth.
• A strong skillset & attitude towards origination.

To discuss further, contact me at 07398 535 075. This opportunity will not be around for long.