Principal Executive Search Consultant-Client side

Morgan Latif B Corp; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Private Medical

Wellness Benefits

Equity pathway

Job summary

Morgan Latif B Corp is seeking a proactive retained search hunter and trusted advisor to spearhead our growth in London. You will own the front end of new business, target C-suite mandates, shape compelling search strategies, and convert leaders into long-term retained clients.

This early entry role offers direct mentorship from founders and a clear equity pathway, with equity options for top performers.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in executive search or strategic recruitment.
• Proven track record of pitching and winning retained business.
• Exceptional storytelling, pitching and commercial negotiation skills.
• Founder mindset with resilience and drive to grow client partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Own the front end of growth and win new retained mandates.
• Identify and pursue retained opportunities across core sectors.
• Lead strategic pitches and deliver tailored proposals.
• Build and nurture a portfolio of retained partnerships over multi-year engagements.

Skills

Pitching & proposals

Executive search

Business development

Storytelling

Negotiation

Job description

Your mission

Morgan Latif was founded on the belief that a search firm can offer a truly impactful service to its clients and candidates.
Our mission is to help our clients achieve their transformation, diversity and sustainability goals through talent. We empower our candidates, clients and employees to be the best versions of themselves and in turn do their best work.
Your Mission: Hunt, Pitch & Secure Retained Search Mandates

Your profile

At Morgan Latif, we don’t just fill roles we build lasting partnerships through retained search and leadership advisory. For this next stage of growth, we’re looking for a hunter, strategist and trusted advisor to spearhead our growth by winning new retained business.
This isn’t a delivery role it’s a founding commercial opportunity for an experienced Search consultant who lives for the pitch, the proposal and the thrill of signing a retained mandate.
If you excel at opening doors, shaping compelling search strategies, pitching and converting senior stakeholders into long-term retained clients, this is your platform.
The Role: Own the Front End of Our Growth
You will be the face of our new business drive, focusing exclusively on:
Identifying & Pursuing Retained Opportunities: Targeting C-suite and senior leadership mandates across our core sectors: Packaging & Chemicals, Industrial Technology, MedTech, and Consumer/FMCG.
Leading Strategic Pitches: Developing and delivering compelling, tailored proposals that convert prospects into retained clients.
Building a Portfolio of Retained Partnerships: Growing accounts into multi-mandate, multi-year relationships.
Sector Specialisation: Leveraging or building deep expertise in one of our key practices to become a sought-after thought partner.
We’re Looking For: A Retained Search Hunter, you’re not just a recruiter—you’re a trusted advisor who sells retained solutions. You have:

• A network and credibility in one of our core sectors or you are a functional secialist-Ops, OPEX, Supply Chain, Corporate or Commercial roles.
• 3-5+ years in executive search or strategic recruitment, with a proven track record of pitching and winning retained business
• Exceptional storytelling, pitching, and commercial negotiation skills.
• The strategic mind to diagnose client needs and design tailored retained search solutions.
• Resilience, drive, and a founder mentality—you see client growth as your own business.

Location: London-Hybrid (Victoria office). For exceptional candidates, UK-remote with travel for scheduled all-hands may be considered.
Morgan Latif is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Why us?

Who We Are: A Retained, B Corp Certified Firm
Morgan Latif was founded to redefine executive search: retained, relationship-based long term Partners to Industry. We’re one of the first search firms globally to achieve B Corp certification—proof that business growth and positive impact can go hand in hand.
Retained-Exclusive:90% of our work is retained. We build deep partnerships, not transactional relationships.
40% Year-on-Year Growth: With offices in London and Austin, our global expansion is fueled by retained client partnerships.
Diversity by Default: We commit to at least one underrepresented candidate in every shortlist because better leadership demands diverse perspectives. Our own Global Team speaks 21+ Languages.
Candidate SLA & 9/10 NPS:Our unique service-level agreement ensures an exceptional candidate experience, earning us industry-leading loyalty and feedback.
Supported Model:Once a mandate is secured, our dedicated Candidate Facing Consultants take over search execution, while you maintain the client relationship and identify the next opportunity.
Why Join? Build Your Equity & Legacy
This is a early entry role in our London growth story, with direct mentorship from the founders and a clear path to equity.
Founder-Led & Equity Pathway: Work directly with leadership. For top performers, equity/share options are on the table.
Earn Like an Owner: Competitive base salary + clear commission structured to reward retained business wins give clarity on your OTE based on your billing + additional bonuses based on company performance and NPS scores.
Autonomy & Support: Focus purely on client growth—we handle research, delivery and operations behind you.
A Life, Not Just a Job: Unlimited PTO, Private Medical, Wellness Benefits: We trust you to deliver results and manage your life.