Executive Search Consultant - Leeds Graduate Role 2026

Executive Search Consultant - Leeds Graduate Role 2026

Leeds Full-Time 28000 - 35000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Build client relationships and headhunt top talent in a dynamic recruitment role.
  • Company: Leading international Executive Search consultancy based in vibrant Leeds.
  • Benefits: Uncapped commission, fast-track promotions, and exciting team socials.
  • Other info: Join a thriving professional network in one of the UK's fastest-growing cities.
  • Why this job: Earn big and progress fast in a high-performance environment.
  • Qualifications: Drive, resilience, and strong communication skills are essential.

The predicted salary is between 28000 - 35000 £ per year.

Location: Central Leeds (City Centre)

Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 + uncapped commission

OTE Year 1: £60,000+

Graduating in Summer 2026 and ready to build a career where your results directly drive your income? This is not your typical graduate job. This is a high-performance, meritocratic role where you’ll be given real responsibility from day one, backed by industry-leading training and the opportunity to earn well above your peer group straight out of university.

WHO WE ARE

We’re a leading international Executive Search consultancy and part of the GB Group, specialising in Construction, Civil Engineering, and Life Sciences markets. From our Central Leeds office, we partner with high-growth US businesses, helping them secure elite leadership talent. Leeds is one of the UK’s fastest-growing commercial hubs, giving you access to a thriving professional network without the cost of London. We’re scaling rapidly, meaning more opportunity, faster promotions, and bigger earning potential for ambitious graduates.

THE ROLE

This is a 360° recruitment role where you’ll build your own client base and candidate network. You are essentially running your own business within ours. Your day-to-day will include:

  • Winning new business and building long-term client partnerships
  • Headhunting top talent through cold calls, networking, and LinkedIn outreach
  • Pitching opportunities to senior professionals and negotiating high-value deals
  • Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from first call to final placement
  • Closing deals and generating revenue (and commission)
  • Building a specialist market where you become the go-to expert

The better you perform, the more you earn - no caps, no limits.

WHAT WE OFFER – BUILT FOR HIGH PERFORMERS

We give you everything you need to succeed, then reward you heavily for it:

  • Uncapped commission from day one
  • OTE £60K+ in Year 1 (top performers exceed this)
  • Fast-track promotions based purely on performance
  • Structured 2-week onboarding + continuous 1:1 coaching
  • Clear path to six-figure earnings within 3–5 years

LEEDS-SPECIFIC PERKS & LIFESTYLE BENEFITS

Work hard, win big, and enjoy it all in one of the UK’s best cities:

  • Prime City Centre office (close to bars, cafés, and transport links)
  • After-work drinks in Greek Street, Call Lane & Leeds Dock
  • Team socials across Leeds best venues (rooftop bars, bottomless brunches, and steak nights)
  • Easy commute & lower living costs vs London – keep more of what you earn
  • Corporate discounts for Green Rooms, Box, Manhatta
  • Gym discounts & fitness culture (popular local gyms + run clubs)
  • Early Finish Fridays – start your weekend early

INCENTIVES – BE REWARDED FOR WINNING

We don’t just talk about performance, we celebrate it:

  • Monthly incentives (fine dining, race days, sporting events, go-karting)
  • Quarterly international trips (Ibiza, ski trips, Marbella, Dublin)
  • Annual Christmas party abroad (e.g. Barcelona)
  • Spot prizes, team competitions & cash bonuses (Top Biller Rolex)

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You don’t need recruitment experience, but you do need drive:

  • Confident, competitive, and target-driven
  • Resilient - you bounce back and keep pushing
  • Money-motivated and ambitious
  • Strong communicator who can influence senior professionals
  • Commercial mindset and willingness to learn
  • Highly organised and proactive

If you’ve played sport, competed, or thrived in high-pressure environments, you’ll fit right in. Minimum requirement: On track for a 2:1 degree (any discipline).

WHY JOIN US?

Executive Search is one of the highest-paying graduate career paths, rewarding those who are willing to work for it. In return, you’ll get:

  • Industry-leading training
  • Rapid career progression
  • Direct control over your earnings
  • A high-energy, ambitious team environment
  • The opportunity to build a six-figure career from Leeds

Ready to Compete and Succeed? If you’re ambitious, money-driven, and ready to outperform your peers, this is your opportunity. Apply now to join our 2026 Graduate Scheme.

Please note: we are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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