Entry-Level Recruitment Consultant

Salary/Rate:27-30k OTE 45k (Year 1)
Sector:Entry Level
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:London
County:London
Job ref:LT
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Meet Our Recruiter

About the Role

Are you ambitious, commercially driven, and looking to launch a high-earning career in executive search?

As an Executive Search Recruiter, you’ll work closely with experienced consultants to identify and engage senior-level talent for some of the most prestigious businesses in the market. You’ll receive industry-leading training, clear progression, and the opportunity to build a lucrative long-term career in recruitment.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Supporting senior consultants on retained executive search assignments
  • Identifying and mapping senior talent across target markets
  • Conducting market research and competitor analysis
  • Building relationships with high-calibre candidates and clients
  • Managing candidate pipelines throughout the recruitment process
  • Learning consultative sales, headhunting, and business development skills
  • Becoming a specialist in your chosen market sector

What we’re looking for:

  • Degree educated or equivalent professional experience
  • Previous experience in recruitment, sales, business development, or customer-facing roles preferred
  • Highly ambitious with strong communication skills
  • Confident speaking with senior professionals and stakeholders
  • Target-driven, resilient, and financially motivated
  • Strong work ethic with a genuine interest in executive search / headhunting

What’s on offer:

  • Competitive basic salary (£28k–£35k)
  • Uncapped commission structure with realistic first-year OTE £45k+
  • Industry-leading training programme
  • Clear progression to Consultant and beyond
  • Opportunity to work with FTSE-listed and international clients
  • Hybrid working and modern Central London office
  • Incentive trips, monthly socials, and high-performance culture

Why join?

Executive search offers a more consultative and strategic route into recruitment, partnering with senior business leaders to deliver critical hires. If you are looking for a career with high earning potential, rapid progression, and exposure to top-tier clients, this is an excellent opportunity to break into a prestigious market.

Apply now or contact Libby from SW6.

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