Search Consultant – Sero Search | London Sero Search is a specialist executive search firm focused on the global automotive supply chain. We work exclusively at mid-management to C-suite level, placing transformational talent into Tier 1 suppliers, OEM-adjacent businesses, and automotive technology companies. We are growing and looking for a Search Consultant to join us in London. The Role You will own the full search process from client briefing through to placement across retained and contingency mandates. Functions include Operations, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and General Management, with appointments typically at Director, VP, and C-suite level. You will work live mandates from day one, with a defined vertical, full senior leadership support, and a warm client network already in place. What You Will Do Run executive search campaigns targeting mid-management to C-level roles across the automotive supply chain Map talent pools across engineering, commercial, operations, and leadership functions Manage candidates from first contact through to offer, negotiation, and onboarding Build client relationships and contribute to an expanding database and market presence What We Offer Competitive base salary commensurate with experience Uncapped commission with accelerators. The more you bill, the higher your rate climbs. No clawback beyond the standard guarantee period and no hidden thresholds Quarterly and annual bonuses for top billers Full back office support: research, data tools, and outreach technology already in place Progression that is entirely performance driven. Senior Consultant, Principal, or Partner when you earn it, not when the calendar says so Why a Startup Being an early hire here means something. You will have genuine input into how the desk is built, the markets we target, and the tools we use. There are no legacy processes to navigate and no queue to join. The people who join now will define what this firm becomes and be rewarded accordingly. If you want to be employee number 40 at a business someone else built, this is not it. Office based, five days a week. We think the best recruiters are built through presence and collaboration, and we are building a culture that reflects that. Commission details are shared during the interview process.
