Senior Associate, Executive Search (Professional Services)

Carlin Hall; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlin Hall is seeking a Senior Associate to join its high-calibre team focused on the Professional Services sector. This role is integral to delivering senior leadership mandates across consulting, advisory, legal, digital services and other expert-led firms.

Working in a relationship-driven, insight-led search environment, you will conduct market mapping, identify top candidates, and build trusted networks with senior stakeholders while contributing to thought leadership and client insights.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in executive search (professional services experience advantageous but not essential).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Partner with experienced Consultants and Partners to deliver senior searches across the Professional Services landscape.
• Conduct structured market mapping, talent identification, and rigorous candidate assessment.
• Build trusted relationships with consultants, partners, and functional leaders across top-tier firms.
• Develop deep knowledge of the competitive and commercial dynamics shaping the professional services ecosystem.
• Contribute to thought leadership, pitch materials, and client insights to elevate delivery quality and market reputation.
• Engage directly with clients, gaining early exposure to strategic conversations and delivery excellence.

Skills

Executive search

Job description

Carlin Hall is seeking a Senior Associate to join its high-calibre team focused on the Professional Services sector. This role is integral to delivering senior leadership mandates across consulting, advisory, legal, digital services and other expert-led firms.

Working in a relationship-driven, insight-led search environment, you will conduct market mapping, identify top candidates, and build trusted networks with senior stakeholders while contributing to thought leadership and client insights.