Director Executive Search

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Raw Selection, a leading executive search firm in Leeds, seeks a Director to enhance client relationships and drive recruitment. This role focuses on business development within the Private Equity sector, requiring deep industry expertise and a commitment to high standards. With potential earnings exceeding £200,000, this position offers significant professional growth and engagement in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Industry-leading training and development

High earning potential based on placement performance

Qualifications

• Proficient in recruitment with a strong focus on business development.
• Ability to maintain high standards and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for securing and maintaining long-lasting client relationships.
• Deliver on searches, along with closing and negotiation.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Recruitment expertise

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12.06.2025

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Raw Selection is a genuine executive search firm, one of only two in Leeds. We work exclusively with Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies across Europe and North America. We partner with Private Equity firms on searches across our two divisions.

1. For CEO, CFO, and COO searches for the companies they acquire.

2. For investment and back-office professionals at the Private Equity firm.

Since 2017, we have enjoyed continuous growth and are looking to add talented and experienced recruiters in line with our strategic development initiatives.

We operate a 180 model and are hiring for profiles to win new business and manage client relationships. You’ll be responsible for securing and maintaining long-lasting client relationships, delivering on searches, closing, and negotiation.

Our platform is built to take experienced recruiters from good to great:

• Candidate sourcing, research, and interviewing candidates in a true 180 model.
• Formatting CVs and writing job specs, all done by our marketing team.
• Researching target clients and finding emails, all done by our admin team.

INCREASE

• Your average placement fee to £85,000+
• Your earning potential via the US market and CXO appointments
• Your skillset with industry-leading training and development

Would you describe yourself as someone who is:

• A profoundly experienced recruitment professional
• Proven in business development, winning new prospects
• Operate to the highest standards

If so, we would love to hear from you.

Compensation:

Basic Salary: Negotiable

Realistic OTE: £150,000 to £200,000+

For additional information, please reach out to [emailprotected], head of internal talent at Raw Selection.