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Graduate Consultant Executive Search
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This is a perfect opportunity for a 2024/2025/2026 commercially minded, ambitious Graduate who is now focused on starting their long term corporate career in London. This role requires no previous experience in the field, as all training is provided, however attitude, work ethic, intelligence and a very specific set of pre-existing competencies and character traits are essential, read on to learn more.
Industry: Executive Search (Headhunting)
Sector: Finance
Location: Victoria (1 day wfh)
Salary: £30,000 base + quarterly bonuses (OTE £45,000)
Level: Entry Level
What is Executive Search?
Executive Search is very high level, strategic recruitment. Search firms headhunt the people who run businesses or have very niche, high-level skills within them. When a company needs a CEO, CFO, or other senior individual, they cannot rely on posting a job advert and hoping the right person applies. They hire Executive Search firms to map the market, identify exceptional talent, and approach high-performing people who are not actively looking for a new role. It is high-level, strategic headhunting with a direct impact on the future of a business and its commercial success.
The role of a graduate consultant is to work with the Executive Teams who recruit for some of the most confidential, highly skilled and niche skill set roles within their sector, to help them identify talent and place sought after candidates into their clients organisations.
To succeed in this role you must be:
- Confident and well presented with gravitas and good energy
- Have a pattern of proactivity and being a self starter
- Have clear personal motivations to build a successful corporate career
- Have exceptional research and analysis skills and high attention to detail
- Able to communicate with stakeholders at any level
- Have excellent academics AND extra curricular achievements
- Confident spending time on the phone and on video with senior people
- A very fast learner able to pick up new concepts quickly
- A strong understanding of what a career in Executive search involves and be able to articulate why it interests you.
- Based in London or within a 1 hour commute
- Able to start in Autumn 2026
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The Business
My client is a very highly respected, London based Executive Search firm, with a long established market-leading presence in financial recruitment. With over 35 years of expertise and a team of around 50 people, they recruit on behalf of the financial powerhouses in the UK covering market verticals such as industry and commerce, accountancy & finance, corporate development, private equity, strategy, and other related disciplines.
They pride themselves on deep market knowledge, high standards, and a collaborative, respectful culture that supports professional growth. Many employees have long tenures, a reflection of the firm's people-first ethos and inclusive environment. They are opening their doors to one more exceptional graduate this year who is committed to a career in Executive Search, incredibly self motivated, confident and ready to work incredibly hard to build a long term career sitting in the epicentre of the finance sector.
Role & Responsibilities
- Identifying, approaching, and engaging potential candidates via LinkedIn, referrals, and internal databases.
- In depth market mapping, trend analysis and talent identification in the private equity market
- Provide detailed reports of your research to the wider team to shape headhunt searches and client intel packs
- Conducting initial conversations and interviews to assess candidate suitability.
- Supporting Consultants in client meetings, pitches, and candidate shortlist presentations.
- Assisting in the production of CV summaries, market maps, and research documentation.
- Staying updated on financial news and trends to build commercial awareness.
- Coordinating interviews and managing candidate/client communications throughout the recruitment process.
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What You’ll Gain
- Early exposure to senior-level recruitment and direct client contact.
- Insight into the workings of high-profile corporate finance and accountancy teams.
- Hands-on experience with real-life search assignments and candidate negotiation processes.
- A supportive, inclusive culture where your voice is heard and your development is prioritised.
Who You Are
- A recent graduate with a strong academic record (any discipline).
- Or a career mover with a directly transferable skillset and an interest in Private Equity
- An excellent communicator with emotional intelligence and a proactive mindset.
- Resilient, organised, and capable of balancing multiple projects at pace.
- Curious about people and what motivates career decisions.
- Detail-oriented, professional, and eager to learn.
- Polished and presentable, you would be confident to join on a client pitch from day 1
- Incredibly organised and able to multitask
- Open to feedback and able to quickly pick up complex instructions
- Financially motivated and committed to a career in Executive Search
Why Apply?
This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who is interested in business, finance, or professional services, and wants to build a rewarding career in executive search. My client offers a unique blend of high-level exposure, responsibility from day one, and an environment that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and personal growth, this is a unique opportunity to launch your career with a very respected firm who are known for their success in graduate development.
Base Salary: £30k
Uncapped commission
4 days in the office 1 from home
3-4 stage interview process
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