Executive Search Consultant

Executive Search Consultant

Guildford Full-Time 28000 - 35000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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Executive Search Consultant– Life Science, Tech or Clean Energy

Privately owned, boutique agency, team of 18 consultants.

You will need relevant recruitment experience to be considered – an ideal second recruitment job.

Location: Camberley

Base Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 DOE

OTE Year 1: £45,000–£55,000+ realistic | Top billers exceed £100k

Finish early Fridays | High-trust culture | 20% commission + up to 10% quarterly bonus

Are you an experienced recruiter looking for a mature, performance-led environment where you can truly grow into a top biller?

This team is passionate about working in a sector that makes a difference – supporting some of the most innovative businesses in biotech, clean tech, medical devices, and pharma across the UK, Europe, and the US.

What you’ll be doing

  • Owning and scaling a niche desk within the life sciences sector
  • Building long-term partnerships with clients and candidates in a values-led, consultative way
  • Managing the full 360 recruitment process across contingent and retained mandates
  • Collaborating with a highly experienced leadership team

What you’ll earn

20% commission on billings

Plus quarterly kicker bonuses:

  • £35k = +2.5% back to £0
  • £50k = +5% back to £0
  • £75k = +7.5% back to £0
  • £100k = +10% back to £0

Recent case: a consultant who joined from scratch in June last year billed £126,000 in April and earned £37,100 in commission

Culture & Benefits

  • 1pm Friday finishes
  • Hybrid working (typically 3 days in-office, 2 from home)
  • Clear, fast progression plans
  • Annual bonus and profit share opportunities
  • Quarterly incentives, target-based trips, and a collaborative, grown-up culture

Who we’re looking for

  • Recruiters with 360 success
  • Life sciences, tech, or engineering sector experience is desirable
  • Someone motivated, commercially savvy, and looking to earn and grow in a supportive environment

How to Apply

Submit a CV to be considered, please ensure you match the required experience/education as stated in the advert

Hypha Recruit

We partner with the best Sales, Recruitment, and Executive Search firms in Sussex, Surrey, and London. We represent Recruiters at all levels, Graduates, and consultative salespeople who want to unlock their potential and build meaningful careers.

Our recruitment clients specialise in Disruptive Technology, Automotive, Legal, Cybersecurity, Life Science, FinTech, Accountancy & Tax, SaaS, SpaceTech, IT and Business Transformation, Semiconductors, Financial Services, Media & Broadcasting, Procurement & Supply, Artificial Intelligence, and more!

Know your options, be supported, and make the right decisions in recruitment.

Get in touch for a confidential chat about your career.

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Contact Detail:

Hypha Recruit - Rec2Rec Specialists Recruiting Team

Executive Search Consultant
Hypha Recruit - Rec2Rec Specialists
Location: Guildford
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