Senior Consultant

Higher Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique executive search firm is seeking an Executive Search Consultant in London. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with the founder on senior mandates in Private Equity across the UK, EU, and US, with a competitive commission structure of 50% and no threshold until 2027. The firm provides a clear growth pathway and benefits like unlimited holidays and private healthcare, making this a unique opportunity for those experienced in executive search and financial markets.

Benefits

50% commission structure

Unlimited holidays

Private healthcare

Clear growth pathway

Qualifications

• Experience in executive search or relevant financial/PE-aligned markets.
• Ability to work directly with C-suite stakeholders.
• Strong relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-impact retained searches alongside the founder.
• Partner with top-tier clients in Private Equity.
• Manage mandates for CTO, strategy, and operations roles.

Skills

Executive search experience

Understanding of Private Equity

Relationship building

Job description

Executive Search Consultant – Private Equity | Boutique Search Firm

London | Hybrid (2 days WFH) | 50% Commission | No Threshold Until 2027

A founder‑led boutique executive search firm is expanding and looking for an exceptional Executive Search Consultant to join their high‑performing team.

You’ll work directly with the founder on fully retained senior mandates across Private Equity portfolio businesses in the UK, EU, and US. This is a rare chance to gain accelerated exposure to top‑tier PE houses and C‑suite stakeholders while earning market‑leading commercial returns.

Clients You’ll Partner With

• Triton
• KKR
• Advent
• …and other leading Private Equity firms.

Mandates You’ll Deliver

• CTO / Technology Leadership
• Portfolio Operations & Value Creation
• Strategy & Transformation
• Operating Partner appointments

What’s on Offer

• Avg fees £50k | £90k+ top fees
• 50% commission structure
• No threshold until 2027
• Clear growth pathway : Consultant → Senior Consultant → Principal → Associate Director
• Hybrid : 2 days WFH , work‑from‑anywhere flexibility
• Unlimited holidays
• Private healthcare

What Makes This Unique

You’ll deliver high‑impact, retained searches directly alongside the founder, gaining senior exposure from day one and building long‑term relationships with leading PE investors and portfolio executives.

Interested?

If you have experience in executive search (or relevant financial / PE‑aligned markets), we’d love to speak.

Apply directly or message me to discuss the role in more detail.

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07526381893