Senior / Principal Consultant - Executive Search & Private Equity
London | Hybrid
c. £50,000 | Uncapped commission | OTE £150,000+The Opportunity
Essential Criteria
- A background in Executive Search, Senior Appointments or Leadership Recruitment.
- Experience delivering retained or exclusive search assignments.
- A proven track record recruiting Director, VP, MD or C-suite level talent.
- Demonstrable experience headhunting and engaging passive senior candidates.
- Experience managing complex search processes involving multiple senior stakeholders.
- Strong market mapping, talent intelligence, and executive assessment capability.
Highly Desirable
- Private Equity recruitment experience.
- Experience recruiting into PE-backed portfolio businesses.
- Delivery of CFO, COO, CTO, CPO or Board-level searches.
- Existing network within Private Equity, venture capital or leadership communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver retained executive search mandates from brief through to completion.
- Partner with investors, operating partners and executive leadership teams.
- Conduct market mapping, competitor analysis and talent intelligence projects.
- Build and engage leadership talent pipelines.
- Assess, interview and present shortlisted executive candidates.
- Provide strategic market insight and hiring advice to clients.
- Develop long-term relationships across the Private Equity ecosystem.
Package & Benefits
- Competitive basic salary.
- Uncapped commission.
- Annual bonus.
- Hybrid working.
- Established client portfolio.
- Clear progression path within a growing Executive Search practice.
Location: London | Hybrid Working | Easily accessible from Watford, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Harrow, Barnet, Enfield, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, Rickmansworth, Amersham, High Wycombe, Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead, Reading, Bracknell, Wokingham, Woking, Guildford, Epsom, Kingston upon Thames, Richmond, Twickenham, Wimbledon, Croydon, Sutton, Bromley, Dartford, Bexley, Chelmsford, Brentwood, Romford, Basildon, Harlow, Epping, Luton, Milton Keynes, Stevenage and surrounding areas
Principal Recruitment Consultant in City of London employer: Nationwide Recruitment Service & HR Careers
Join a forward-thinking organisation in Birmingham as the Head of People, where you will enjoy a flexible part-time role that prioritises work-life balance while making a significant impact on the company's people strategy. With a supportive and collaborative work culture, this position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and the chance to shape an inclusive workplace environment. Benefit from a competitive salary and a hybrid working model that accommodates your needs, making it an ideal choice for experienced HR professionals seeking meaningful employment.
Contact Details:
Nationwide Recruitment Service & HR Careers Recruitment Team
