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Executive Search - Senior Associate

Full-Time No home office possible

Senior Associate – Retained Executive Search

Location: London, UK

Type: Full-Time

Our client is a leading retained executive search firm based in the heart of London, known for delivering high-impact leadership solutions to a global client base. With a strong reputation across sectors including financial services, technology, consumer, industrials, and professional services, they are trusted advisors to boards and C-suites in sourcing, assessing, and securing top executive talent.

As they continue to expand, we are seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to play a pivotal role in high-level executive search assignments while developing deep expertise and client exposure within a world-class search environment.

The Role

As a Senior Associate, you will be responsible for supporting and driving retained search mandates from initial brief through to successful placement. Working closely with Partners and Consultants, you will play a key role in market mapping, candidate engagement, assessment, and project management.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with Consultants and Partners to manage and execute retained search assignments across a range of sectors and functions.
Conduct targeted market research and talent mapping to identify prospective candidates.
Engage candidates through direct outreach, screening calls, and in-depth interviews.
Prepare high-quality candidate briefing packs and search documentation.
Maintain regular client communication and progress reporting throughout the search process.
Ensure accurate data management and pipeline tracking using our CRM system.
Contribute to firm-wide knowledge sharing, pitch preparation, and thought leadership initiatives.

About You

3+ years’ experience in retained executive search
Strong research, analytical, and project management skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication.
Commercial acumen and a client-first mindset.
Confidence and maturity when engaging with senior executives.
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple workstreams under pressure.
Self-motivated and collaborative with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Degree-qualified, with strong academic credentials.