At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive end-to-end recruitment processes and build strong client relationships.
- Company: Join a leading executive search firm with a focus on technology and renewable energy.
- Benefits: Uncapped earnings, clear career progression, and continuous training opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with mentorship from experienced leaders and entrepreneurial opportunities.
- Why this job: Thrive in a challenging role where your performance is recognised and rewarded.
- Qualifications: 2+ years of recruitment experience and exceptional communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Experienced Recruitment Consultant (2+ years) — OP Group Executive Search (London)
Build a High-Impact Career in our Specialist Executive Search. Ready to level up in a role where performance is recognised, relationships matter, and you can genuinely build a market? The OP Group is a specialist executive search firm working across the Technology, Renewable Energy and Engineering landscapes in Europe and North America. We’re scaling our US-focused capability and are looking for an experienced Recruitment Consultant (2+ years) to join us in London—someone who wants more than “another desk” and is competitive and hungry to become a true expert in a niche market.
You’ll join a high-performing, supportive team with a proven platform, strong peer collaboration, and the autonomy to drive outcomes.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Own and deliver searches end-to-end (or close to it), partnering with senior colleagues where needed
- Build and manage a high-quality pipeline engaging senior candidates with credibility and pace
- Develop client relationships & Prospects/BD
- Run structured, 360 consultative processes: briefing, sourcing strategy, assessment, shortlisting, interview management, offer negotiation, and closing
- Operate in a niche vertical, becoming known for your market knowledge and network
- Track performance through meaningful ratios (not vanity metrics) and continuously improve your approach
What You’ll Bring
- 2+ years’ recruitment experience (contingency experienced is acceptable and executive search exposure a plus)
- Exceptional communication — clear, persuasive, commercially confident
- Relationship-first mindset — you play the long game and build trust fast
- High standards and real ambition — you want to win, learn, and progress
- Entrepreneurial drive — you take ownership, spot opportunities, and execute
- Resilience and professionalism — calm, consistent, and focused under pressure
- Degree-level education (preferred)
What You’ll Get
- Clear career path for top performers - many of our colleagues have joined at entry level and enjoyed multiple promotions to date.
- A collaborative and rewarding culture with talented and diverse colleagues.
- Structured KPIs based on live performance ratios and outcomes
- Uncapped earning potential London-based role (central office)
- Continuous training and development, from internal and external talent.
- Mentorship from experienced leaders
- An entrepreneurial environment that will allow you opportunities to explore new markets and geographies.
The Reality Check
Executive search is demanding, relationship-intensive, and requires mental toughness. But if you’re the kind of person who thrives on challenge and wants to build a serious career, it’s one of the most rewarding paths in recruitment—professionally and financially.
Experienced Recruitment Consultant - US Division in City of London employer: Oliver Parks
At Oliver Parks Executive Search, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in the tech recruitment sector, particularly for those fluent in German. Our vibrant work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, offering clear pathways for career advancement and mentorship from industry leaders. With flexible working options, a supportive team environment, and uncapped earning potential, we empower our employees to thrive and make a meaningful impact in the dynamic tech landscape.
