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Director of Executive Search | Build Something Elite | Join the Senior Leadership Team
Our client is an executive search firm that partners exclusively with Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies to place executive talent.
They're entering their next phase of growth, with £10M in revenue as the first milestone. Getting there means building a sales function that's uncompromising on standards, tight on execution, and judged purely on results.
This role exists because growth has exposed a gap: they need someone who can lift the bar, close business themselves, and build a team capable of doing the same at scale.
What the role covers
- A core member of the senior leadership team
- Full ownership of the function that wins new clients and grows long-term relationships
- A genuine operator-leader: closing deals personally while building others to do the same
- Managing a team of high-calibre graduates and shaping them into top-tier Private Equity executive search consultants
- Running the function on metrics, coaching, and a relentless push to raise standards
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The ambition here is to set the standard for how executive search should be done. Average doesn't survive. You'll be tasked with real investment in people. Coaching, training, and leadership development aren't optional extras — they're treated as core to the business. Targets are clear, feedback is direct, and outcomes are tracked — ambition gets operationalised, not just talked about.
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What you'll need
- 5+ years in recruitment or executive search, with a track record of raising the bar wherever you've been
- Experience building, managing, and developing high-performing teams
- Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment
- A proven, personal track record of winning new business
Location: Leeds city centre, office-based
Compensation: Basic salary £40,000–£60,000, OTE £90,000–£150,000
Interested in joining the leadership team behind this growth story? Get in touch to find out more — full client details shared with shortlisted candidates.
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