Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant | Executive Search | January 2027 Start
Basic Salary: £35,000 or higher, dependent on experience and billings
Commission: Uncapped, up to 60%, paid monthly
Equity: Shareholding opportunities available
Start Date: January 2027
Bring your desk. Build a business.
CMC Partners is looking for an established, high-performing Recruitment Consultant to join us at Senior or Principal level in Central London.
This isn’t a move to another desk. It’s an opportunity to build and lead your own division within the business, with the backing, infrastructure and ownership to make it your own.
What you’ll actually do
You’ll build and run a high-value US market, focused entirely on permanent placements. You can adapt your current specialism or launch a new desk with us, and we’re flexible on which market you choose.
That means you’ll be:
- Running a desk end to end, from business development through to placement
- Building long-term partnerships with senior US clients
- Headhunting and advising senior professionals on career moves, typically on $150k+ appointments
- Shaping the strategy and direction of your market
- Building out a division and, over time, hiring and developing a team around you
What’s in it for you
Earnings: A base salary of £35,000 or higher, dependent on experience and billings, plus uncapped commission of up to 60%, paid monthly. The more you bill, the more you earn, with no ceiling.
Ownership: Shareholding opportunities for people who want a genuine stake in what they build, not just a commission cheque.
Leadership: A clear path to building and leading your own division within the business.
US exposure: Opportunities to visit clients and attend industry conferences in the US throughout the year.
Growth and new offices: We’re moving into a brand-new office in Central London in mid-2027. We’re also opening an office in Dubai in 2028, with opportunities to relocate for those who want to take their career overseas.
Incentives: Hard work gets rewarded. Our annual incentive trips have included Ibiza, Las Vegas and skiing in Méribel. We also hold monthly celebrations at some of the best restaurants, bars and activities in London and around the UK.
What we’re looking for
We’re interested in people who:
- Consistently bill £200k+ year on year
- Have a proven track record of winning and retaining clients
- Are commercially minded and think like a business owner
- Want more autonomy, responsibility and long-term upside than their current role offers
- Are ambitious about building something, whether that’s a team, a division or a business
Experience in US-focused recruitment or Executive Search is advantageous but not essential. For strong billers coming from other markets, the US offers a bigger client base, deeper talent pools and higher fees per placement.
About CMC Partners
CMC Partners is a specialist Executive Search business based in Marylebone. We partner with US companies hiring senior-level talent.
We work in specialist markets on permanent, senior-level appointments rather than high-volume or contract recruitment. Our consultants develop genuine expertise and build long-term commercial relationships, and our best people go on to lead markets and run divisions within the business.
The details
Location: 33 Cavendish Square, Marylebone, London, W1G 0PW (plans to move to a new Central London office in mid-2027)
Start date: January 2027
Working pattern: Monday to Friday, office-based
Level: Senior or Principal, dependent on experience
Senior/Principal Recruitment Consultant employer: CMC Partners
CMC Partners offers an exceptional work environment for ambitious graduates looking to kickstart their careers in Executive Search. With a strong focus on professional development, our team benefits from comprehensive training and mentorship, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Located in a dynamic industry hub, employees enjoy unique networking opportunities and the chance to work with leading organisations, making it a truly rewarding place to grow and succeed.
