Graduate Executive Search Consultant

Graduate Executive Search Consultant | London

£30,000+ Basic | Uncapped Commission | Full Training

Graduating from a top university and considering a career in consulting, finance, professional services or another commercially focused industry?

There’s another career worth considering: Executive Search.

We are working with a number of leading Executive Search firms in London looking to hire ambitious graduates into their teams.

What is Executive Search?

Executive Search is a specialist area of recruitment focused on identifying and attracting senior professionals for strategically important positions.

You could be helping a Private Equity firm appoint a CFO, supporting a high-growth technology business as it builds its leadership team, or identifying senior executives for global organisations.

It combines research, commercial awareness, communication and relationship building in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

What will you be doing?

As a Graduate Executive Search Consultant, you will:

• Research companies, industries and investment markets
• Identify and approach senior executives
• Conduct candidate interviews
• Build relationships with senior professionals
• Produce market and competitor analysis
• Work closely with clients to understand their requirements
• Manage candidates throughout the interview process
• Develop into a trusted adviser within your specialist market

You’ll receive structured training and support from experienced consultants from day one.

Who are we looking for?

No previous Executive Search or recruitment experience is required.

We’re looking for graduates who are:

• Intellectually curious and interested in businesses and markets
• Commercially minded and interested in a client-facing career
• Confident communicators comfortable engaging with senior professionals
• Ambitious and motivated by progression
• Resilient and comfortable in a performance-driven environment

Salary & progression

Starting salaries are typically £30,000+, with uncapped commission or performance-related bonuses on top.

A realistic earnings trajectory could look like:

Year 1: £35k–£45k+
Year 2: £50k–£70k+
Year 3: £70k–£100k+

Alongside the earning potential, Executive Search offers rapid progression and early exposure to senior business leaders, investors and decision-makers.

Why Placed.?

Between us, we have 11 years of recruitment experience, have worked with 250+ recruitment businesses and placed well over 500 candidates.

We work with Executive Search firms across London, from specialist boutiques to established international organisations.

We won't simply send your CV everywhere. We'll take the time to understand your strengths, interests and long-term ambitions before introducing you to the firms we believe are the strongest fit.

If you're considering consulting, finance or professional services, but want something more entrepreneurial, people-focused and performance-driven, Executive Search could be worth exploring.

Apply today for a confidential conversation with Placed.