Executive Search Consultant - Graduate

Executive Search Consultant - Graduate

Full-Time 51750 - 63250 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Edmund and Evans Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Identify and approach senior professionals for key business roles in global tech markets.
  • Company: Join a growing Executive Search firm with a focus on technology sectors.
  • Benefits: Earn a competitive salary plus uncapped commission and enjoy 25 days holiday.
  • Other info: Enjoy structured training, clear promotion paths, and exciting team events.
  • Why this job: Develop your career internationally while building valuable skills in sales and negotiation.
  • Qualifications: Recent graduates or those with early experience in sales or customer service are welcome.

The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.

Graduate Recruitment Consultant Executive Search - Berkhamsted

£23,500 Basic + Uncapped Commission OTE: £35K Year 1 | £60K Year 2 | £90K-£100K Year 3

Looking for a graduate career where you can develop commercially, work internationally and be rewarded for your performance? Edmund & Evans is partnering with a growing Executive Search firm specialising in global technology markets, including Retail Technology, Supply Chain, Robotics, Hardware and Software. You’ll start in the Research team, the proven route into becoming a Consultant. Many of the firm’s Managers and senior fee earners started here themselves.

What’s in it for you:

  • £23,500 basic + uncapped commission
  • £500 per successful placement + £250 for new clients introduced
  • Realistic £35K Year 1, £60K Year 2 and £90K-£100K Year 3 earning potential
  • Progression to Consultant typically within 12-18 months
  • Bespoke training from in-house trainers and qualified coaches
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • 2 additional Enrichment Days
  • International travel opportunities
  • Regular team lunches, socials, away days and company parties
  • Gym discount and contributory pension
  • Berkhamsted High Street location - no London commute

As a real example of the commission opportunity, a recent hire made seven placements in three months, earning an additional £3,500.

The role:

Executive Search focuses on identifying and approaching highly skilled and senior professionals, including C-suite leaders, for important business-critical hires. You’ll be trained to:

  • Research companies and specialist technology markets
  • Identify and headhunt senior professionals
  • Work across the UK, Europe, US and APAC
  • Support Consultants on retained Executive Search projects
  • Build relationships with candidates and industry professionals
  • Develop towards managing your own searches as a Consultant

Because the firm works on a retained basis, the focus is on quality, research and building credibility rather than simply competing to send CVs first.

Who they’re looking for:

You could be a recent graduate or someone with early experience in sales, customer service or an office environment. You’ll need to be confident, resilient, commercially minded and comfortable speaking with senior professionals. No recruitment experience is required. What matters is your attitude, communication skills and motivation to build a successful long-term career.

Why Executive Search?

This is a chance to develop skills across sales, negotiation, research and relationship building, while gaining exposure to senior decision-makers and international businesses. You’ll have structured training, a clear promotion route and earning potential that grows with your experience and performance.

Apply through Edmund & Evans to be considered. Due to the volume of applications, if you haven’t heard from us within three working days, unfortunately you haven’t been selected on this occasion.

Executive Search Consultant - Graduate employer: Edmund and Evans Limited

Edmund Evans is an exceptional employer for aspiring Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultants, offering a dynamic work culture that thrives on innovation in AI, tech, and clean energy markets. With a strong focus on meaningful work and impressive earning potential, employees benefit from robust training and growth opportunities, ensuring they can achieve their career aspirations while contributing to impactful industries.

Edmund and Evans Limited

Contact Details:

Edmund and Evans Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Executive Search Consultant - Graduate

Research Skills
Headhunting
Relationship Building
Sales Skills
Negotiation Skills
Communication Skills
Confidence