Public Sector Executive Recruitment Consultant in London

Executive Search Consultant C-suite recruiter. Principal Recruitment Consultant - Executive Search & Private Equity Location: London Practice: Executive Search Senior Leadership & Private Equity About the Role We are seeking an experienced Consultant, perhaps a Senior Consultant, Principal Recruitment Consultant or Managing Consultant with a proven track record delivering senior-level and executive appointments, ideally within Private Equity , PE-backed portfolio companies , or high-growth environments . If you have recruited CFOs, COOs, CPOs, CTOs, Heads of Finance, Heads of Operations, or senior commercial leaders for PE-backed businesses, you will thrive here. Key Responsibilities Deliver end-to-end executive search assignments across senior, director, and C-suite roles. Conduct market mapping , competitor analysis, and targeted headhunting of passive senior candidates. Present high-quality shortlists supported by detailed candidate insights and leadership evaluation. Contribute to the growth of the executive search & PE practice. Build long-term relationships with senior leaders, investors, and industry specialists. Drive business development through networking, referrals, and strategic client engagement. What Youll Bring Proven experience in 360 recruitment , senior appointments, or executive search. Proven experience recruiting for Private Equity , PE-backed businesses , or high-growth scale-ups . Strong capability in headhunting , passive candidate engagement, and market intelligence. Ability to manage complex, multi-stage recruitment processes with accuracy and pace. Commercial awareness, resilience, and a consultative approach to senior stakeholder partnership. Why Join Us Work on retained executive search mandates with PE funds and portfolio companies. Warm client portfolio with opportunities to grow your own PE desk. Competitive salary, uncapped commission, and annual performance bonuses. Hybrid working, flexible hours, and strong investment in professional development. Ideal Backgrounds Executive Search Senior Appointments Finance, HR, Operations, Commercial, or Technology recruitment PE, VC, or high-growth scale-up environmentsPrincipal Recruitment Consultant Recruitment Consultant Executive Search Private Equity Recruitment Managing Consultant - Executive Search (Private Equity) Senior Executive Search Consultant Executive Search Partner Principal Search Consultant - C-Suite & Private Equity Executive Search Consultant - PE & Portfolio Leadership Head of Executive Search (if they manage a team/practice)