Senior Executive Search Consultant

Lutine Bell; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a high-performing Senior Executive Search Consultant to join its Executive Search Division. In this role, you will focus on delivering exclusive search mandates across the Financial Services sector, engaging with senior leadership and C-suite clients. You'll have the opportunity to build long-term relationships, manage the full executive search lifecycle, and leverage a strong brand reputation within a collaborative and high-trust environment. If you are passionate about recruitment and have a consultative approach, this role offers a platform for personal brand growth and significant earnings potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in executive search or senior recruitment within Financial Services.
• Strong client network and consultative approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver retained executive search assignments in Financial Services.
• Engage with C-suite clients to provide tailored hiring strategies.

Skills

Executive Search

Client Engagement

Negotiation

Business Development

Networking

Education

CIPD Qualification

Job description

Talent Acquisition and Development Manager at Lutine Bell. CIPD Qualified. Trilingual. WE'RE HIRING!

Senior Executive Search Consultant – Financial Services

Lutine Bell is a leading Governance, Risk, and Compliance consultancy and recruitment practice, delivering high-quality, bespoke solutions across the Financial Services market in the UK and Europe. Our expertise spans Audit, Finance, Risk Management, Compliance, Legal and executive leadership roles. We are proud of our reputation for excellence, our collaborative culture, and our consultative, relationship-led approach to recruitment.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a high-performing Senior Executive Search Consultant to join our Executive Search Division at Lutine Bell. This role will focus on delivering retained and exclusive search mandates across the Financial Services industry, working with senior leadership and C-suite clients.

You will join a well-established and influential team responsible for the most senior-level mandates in the business, offering you a platform to grow your personal brand, network, and earnings within a high-margin, high-trust environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver retained and exclusive executive search assignments within the Financial Services sector.
• Engage with and advise C-suite and executive-level clients, understanding business needs and providing bespoke hiring strategies.
• Manage the full executive search lifecycle, from briefing and market mapping to headhunting, candidate management, and offer negotiation.
• Build long-term relationships with senior candidates and clients, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor.
• Leverage Lutine Bell’s strong PSL portfolio (150+), brand reputation, and event-led network (1900+ attendees per annum) to enhance business development.
• Work closely with the wider leadership team to help shape the future of Lutine Bell's Executive Search function.
• Represent Lutine Bell at key events, roundtables, and networking forums.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in executive search or senior-level recruitment within Financial Services.
• Experience winning and delivering retained search assignments.
• Strong client network and presence at the senior level, with a consultative, value-driven approach.
• Highly professional, articulate, and confident in dealing with senior stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional service.

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Business Development, Strategy/Planning, and Consulting

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting