Senior Manager | Executive Recruiting | Core Operations

FTI Consulting; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Manager or Senior Manager of Executive Recruiting in London to develop recruitment strategies and partner with key stakeholders. The role requires 10+ years of recruitment experience, particularly in professional services. Ideal candidates should have a strong track record in executive hiring and excellent communication skills. The firm offers competitive benefits and a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Market competitive benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of recruitment experience in professional services.
• Experience recruiting executives in Big 4 accounting or consulting firms.

Responsibilities

• Drive recruitment strategies for senior roles across EMEA.
• Partner with leadership to influence candidate decisions.
• Maintain compliance with hiring regulations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Executive recruiting

Problem-solving

Negotiation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side‑by‑side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Manager or Senior Manager of Executive Recruiting to partner with stakeholders in the Strategic Communications and Economic & Financial Consulting Advisory Services ("EFC") segments to provide full life‑cycle executive recruiting. This includes creating and driving successful and efficient recruitment strategies; ensuring superior client and candidate experiences; and collaborating with the teams to refine and improve hire processes. In this role, you will support the business by recruiting a diverse population of exceptional and impactful executives throughout EMEA. This is an opportunity for an individual with proven, hands‑on recruitment experience who is interested in the challenge of recruiting for a breadth of skills.

This person will be a key member of the Global Talent Acquisition Executive Recruiting team, responsible for driving execution of recruitment strategies for senior leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Be the main point of contact for Managing Director & Managing Director level hiring in Strategic Communications and EFC segments across EMEA
• Engage and influence senior business leaders on role visioning, balanced candidate slates, and succession plans
• Driving direct sourcing for active roles and continuously building pipelines of candidates for future opportunities through networking, LinkedIn research, exploring FTI people networks
• Coaching hiring managers on the benefits of sourcing direct versus a preference to engage a known headhunter
• Create a deep pipeline of executive talent in key markets to reduce time to hire of key roles
• Building diverse pipelines and building knowledge of the diversity challenge in given markets to advise stakeholders
• Influence candidate decisions through strong sell messaging and represent the strength of the FTI Brand to candidates
• Partner with key leaders throughout Talent Acquisition and Human Resources.
• Advise hiring leaders on the application of processes, systems, regulations and policies
• Serve as a lead within the internal hiring team, maintaining responsibility for leading the full life cycle of the recruiting process focused on executive‑level roles
• Educate leadership on market trends, cycle times and other key performance metrics, and leverage knowledge of business goals and mission to effectively design and execute recruiting strategies to achieve business needs
• Provide guidance on compensation packages, and extend and negotiate employment offer packages
• Maintain responsibility for tracking recruiting activity and other metrics to ensure compliance with relevant hiring regulations and laws.

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of recruitment experience ideally in a professional services firm. Able to demonstrate increased accountability over time in current or past companies
• Experience recruiting executives in the professional services space, particularly in Big 4 accounting and consulting firms

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Excellent stakeholder experience, able to challenge, influence and provide valuable insights to inform business decisions
• Experience in building and maintaining relationships with internal executives and executive candidates
• Experience with providing data integrity, reporting requirements and key accountability metrics
• Proven track record of success in all aspects of recruiting
• Highly deadline‑orientated, with strong multitasking and prioritization skills
• An ability to quickly adapt to rapidly changing environments while serving as a steady point of continuity in the wider team
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills in order to gain trust, achieve business objectives and work directly with a broad group of key stakeholders throughout the firm
• Strong problem‑solving, conflict resolution, influencing and decision‑making skills and high attention to detail
• Computer competency with Microsoft Office products

Total Wellbeing

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families - physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,900 employees located in 32 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award‑winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Additional Information

• Job Family/Level: Core Operations Level 3 - Tier 2
• Citizenship Status Accepted: Not Applicable