Anthro Search Ltd
Associate Director - Executive Search
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Associate Director - Search
Manchester | Hybrid
£65-80k OTE uncapped
If you’re an experienced billing manager looking for the opportunity to help shape the future of a high-growth executive search business, this could be exactly what you are looking for.
Our client has quickly become one of the UK’s leading independent executive search firms - all retained business. Already recognised as one of the most successful retained search firms in their sector in the UK, they’re continuing to win market share against some of the industry’s biggest names.
The difference? They do retained search differently.
Forget the traditional, corporate search environment. This is a modern, entrepreneurial business built around relationships, innovation and delivering exceptional client and candidate experience. From embracing video technology to challenging outdated recruitment practices, they are bringing retained search into the 21st century.
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The Opportunity:
As Associate Director, you’ll inherit an incredibly strong platform to build from. The business is busy, growing rapidly and has an enviable reputation within their sector.
Initially, the role will have a strong delivery focus across retained executive search assignments, while developing existing client relationships and identifying opportunities to grow your own portfolio.
You’ll lead a team of experienced recruitment professionals, working closely with them, helping them with their day to day challenges and helping develop their own careers.
Longer term, this is a genuine opportunity. The business has ambitious expansion plans across Manchester & London, and they’re looking for someone who wants to play a key role in that journey, with the potential pathway towards Managing Director in the future.
What You’ll Bring:
You’ll be an experienced recruiter leader with:
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- A background as a billing manager - professional sector - doesn’t need to be retained search
- A proven track record of consistently billing
- Stability in your career and a reputation for building lasting relationships
- Be a team player, the current team work well together
- Ambition to progress into a senior leadership role
Why Join:
This is a business where people genuinely enjoy coming to work - they tend to do 3 days in the office with 2 days working from home.
You’ll be joining a warm, approachable, hardworking team who have built a culture based on trust, collaboration and shared success. Expectations are high but so are the rewards.
The future looks incredibly bright for this unique business so please get in touch for a confidential conversation if you’d like to find out more.
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