Graduate Recruitment Consultant

*** APRIL 2025 START DATE *** Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that gives you autonomy, control over your earnings and career progression in a truly meritocratic environment? At H&P we are seeking the brightest, most ambitious and entrepreneurial people who are serious about growing their career in the executive search industry!

H&P collaborates with a variety of international firms, from magic circle law firms to high-end investment banks across the UK and mainland Europe. Operating at the executive level, we move some of the most significant deal makers across the industry, which equates to H&P having one of the largest average deal sizes across the entire industry. Therefore, success here is dependent upon developing critical market understanding, empathic negotiation, intellectual curiosity, an exceptional work ethic and determination.

The role of a Head-hunter is a multi-faceted one comprising of business development, client relationship management, deal origination and execution. We deal with the world’s most valuable resource, its people, and as such H&P provides an exceptional career opportunity for ambitious and aspiring deal makers. Within your sales focused role as a Head-hunter, you will gain exposure to the full headhunting lifecycle and will quickly become responsible for managing relationships and developing profit streams.

What H&P can offer:

• Exceptional earning potential – Year 1 £40,000 - £60,000, Year 2 £80,000+ OTE, Year 3 £150,000+
• Fast track career progression with high-level exposure and early responsibility – Researcher to Salary Partner within 4 years.
• A collaborative, driven and fast-paced working environment.
• Exposure to sophisticated future driven markets - Corporate M&A, Banking & Finance, Real Estate, Technology etc.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attract and build relationships with passive candidates
• Business development across existing client relationships and new self-nurtured relationships
• Negotiation and complex end to end deal management
• Liaise and strategize with high end blue chip clientele, advising them on best business practice and procedure.
• Create detailed market maps to use for deep market penetration and coverage
• Participate in presentations, client pitches and face to face candidate interviews
• Develop a strong market knowledge to engage key clients and stakeholders.

What we are looking for:

• 2:1 or above at Bachelors level is preferred but not essential
• Ambition, drive and entrepreneurial flair
• Time management, efficiency and exceptional work ethic
• Strong communicative ability with an aptitude for sales processes
• Sales / Business development / Marketing / consulting experience is advantageous, but not essential
• Commercial awareness and a high level of EQ and IQ
• Progressive and career minded
• A personality that thrives on meritocracy and an autonomous environment
• Competitive mentality with a proven track record, either from sporting or educational background.