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Partner, Executive Search ICP | Modern Sports Search Brighton, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Retained & Exclusive | Global Opportunities
2026 is a milestone year for us — our 25th anniversary — and we're using it as a launchpad for our next chapter. To do that well, we need the right person alongside us. Someone who loves the commercial side of search, builds relationships that last and genuinely cares about the work they do and the people they do it with.
We're a small, close-knit team and that's very much by design. We'd rather do fewer things exceptionally well than spread ourselves thin. If that resonates with you, please read on.
What the Role Is This is a Partner-level position. Working as part of the senior team, you'll lead on new business, own client relationships, and work closely with the rest of the ICP team to drive revenue across our practice areas. You'll also play a hands-on role in supporting our international growth. We're opening our first international office in Australia in 2027, and this person will be central to helping us get there and making it a success.
We increasingly work across six areas:
Clubs, Leagues & Federations — Leadership and specialist talent across professional sport's governing and competitive structures Sporting, Performance & Medical — High-performance, coaching, sports science and medical appointments Venues, Events & Live Experience — Operational, commercial and creative leadership across live sport Media, Content & Fan Platforms — Broadcast, streaming, production, rights, and digital fan engagement Technology, Data & Innovation — Sports tech, data and analytics, performance technology and software Women's Sport — A dedicated vertical spanning all five areas, reflecting our genuine, long-term commitment to the growth of women's sport globally
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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What You'll Be Doing Proactively lead new business development, identifying the right clients, having the right conversations, and winning retained and exclusive mandates Build and nurture long-term relationships with senior stakeholders across clubs, federations, rights holders, broadcasters, technology providers, and agencies Take full commercial ownership of your assignments and revenue targets, with the support of the wider team behind you Collaborate closely with colleagues to share opportunities, cross-sell across verticals, and make the most of what we've collectively built Contribute to how we grow as a business, your voice will genuinely matter here
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What We're Looking For A strong track record in executive search or senior recruitment, with real evidence of winning and developing business Confidence leading commercial conversations at board and C-suite level, paired with the emotional intelligence to know when to listen A passion for sport, whether that's deep sector knowledge or a genuine enthusiasm you're looking to build on Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and understands that in a small team, everyone's contribution counts An international mindset and the ambition to help build something special Autonomy and accountability, you'll have both here, and we'll need you to be comfortable with that
We're proud of what we've built over 25 years, and we're genuinely excited about what comes next. A new office. New markets. New opportunities.
If you want to be part of it, leading from the front, growing with us, and doing work that is genuinely exciting, we'd love to have a conversation!
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