Executive Search Consultant - London Graduate Scheme 2026 Location: Cavendish Square, Central London (W1G) Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 with uncapped commission OTE for First Year: £60,000 Are you graduating in Summer 2026 and looking to launch a career with exceptional earning potential, fast progression, and genuine responsibility from day one? We offer ambitious graduates the opportunity to build a high-performance career in Executive Search from our Central London office in Cavendish Square. This is a meritocratic environment where your progression is based entirely on results, not time served. Here, your hard work can translate into significant financial reward—our top billers consistently generate £500K annually. WHO WE ARE We're a leading international recruitment consultancy and part of the G E group, specialising in Construction, Civil Engineering, and Life Sciences. Based in the heart of Central London, we partner with high-growth companies across the US, helping them identify, engage, and secure exceptional leadership talent. We are currently on a rapid growth trajectory, offering graduates the chance to join a scaling business in a prime West End location. THE ROLE As an Executive Search Consultant , you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle from start to finish. Your responsibilities will include: Building strong relationships with senior candidates and clients Researching companies, markets, and industry trends to identify hiring opportunities Sourcing candidates through networking, headhunting, LinkedIn, and job boards Approaching candidates professionally via phone, email, and LinkedIn Screening, assessing, and preparing candidates for client presentation Managing both candidate and client relationships throughout the process Coordinating interviews, feedback, negotiations, and offer management Aligning expectations to ensure a smooth hiring process Developing business development skills to win and retain clients Building your own specialist market and creating a “business within a business” WHAT WE OFFER From day one, you’ll have access to the tools, training, and incentives needed to succeed: Uncapped commission on every placement Exceptional earning potential from your first year Comprehensive two-week training delivered by our Learning & Development team Ongoing personalised training and support throughout your first year Fast-track progression based entirely on performance Additional Benefits: Prime Central London office in Cavendish Square (minutes from Oxford Circus & Bond Street) Early Finish Fridays Monthly incentives (meals, race days, sporting events, paintballing, go-karting) Quarterly international incentives (Ibiza, ski trips, Dublin, Marbella) Annual Christmas party abroad (e.g. Barcelona) Christmas shutdown period Discounts at local bars, restaurants, and cinemas in Central London Private healthcare plan 50% off gym memberships Option for 1.5-hour lunches for exercise WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR No prior recruitment experience is necessary, but you should be: Confident, articulate, and professional Commercially aware and business-minded Resilient and able to bounce back from rejection Motivated by targets, progression, and earning potential Highly organised with strong attention to detail Ambitious, competitive, and hardworking Comfortable engaging with senior professionals Interested in building long-term client and candidate relationships We require candidates to have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a 2:1 degree . Graduates from all disciplines are welcome. If you enjoy sport, fitness, or competitive environments, that’s a strong advantage, as many of our incentives are activity-based. Why Join Us? Executive search is fast-paced, challenging, and highly rewarding. To succeed, you need drive, resilience, and a strong work ethic. In return, you’ll receive outstanding training, early responsibility, clear career progression, and the opportunity to earn significantly from the very start of your career—all from a prestigious Central London location. If you’re ambitious, competitive, and ready to build a successful career in executive search, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our 2026 Graduate Scheme! *Please note we are unable to accept candidates who will now, or in the future require a visa sponsorship.
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