Executive Search Consultant - London Graduate Scheme 2026

Executive Search Consultant - London Graduate Scheme 2026 Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 with uncapped commission Are you graduating in Summer 2026 and looking to launch a career with exceptional earning potential, fast progression, and genuine responsibility from day one? We offer ambitious graduates the opportunity to build a high-performance career in Executive Search from our Central London office in Cavendish Square. This is a meritocratic environment where your progression is based entirely on results, not time served. Here, your hard work can translate into significant financial reward—our top billers consistently generate £500K+ annually. WHO WE ARE Were a leading international recruitment consultancy and part of the G + E group, specialising in Construction, Civil Engineering, and Life Sciences. Based in the heart of Central London, we partner with high-growth companies across the US, helping them identify, engage, and secure exceptional leadership talent. We are currently on a rapid growth trajectory, offering graduates the chance to join a scaling business in a prime West End location. THE ROLE As an Executive Search Consultant, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle from start to finish. Your responsibilities will include: * Building strong relationships with senior candidates and clients * Researching companies, markets, and industry trends to identify hiring opportunities * Sourcing candidates through networking, headhunting, LinkedIn, and job boards * Approaching candidates professionally via phone, email, and LinkedIn * Screening, assessing, and preparing candidates for client presentation * Managing both candidate and client relationships throughout the process * Coordinating interviews, feedback, negotiations, and offer management * Aligning expectations to ensure a smooth hiring process * Developing business development skills to win and retain clients * Building your own specialist market and creating a “business within a business” WHAT WE OFFER From day one, you’ll have access to the tools, training, and incentives needed to succeed: * Uncapped commission on every placement * Exceptional earning potential from your first year * Comprehensive two-week training delivered by our Learning & Development team * Ongoing personalised training and support throughout your first year * Fast-track progression based entirely on performance Additional Benefits: * Prime Central London office in Cavendish Square (minutes from Oxford Circus & Bond Street) * Early Finish Fridays * Monthly incentives (meals, race days, sporting events, paintballing, go-karting) * Quarterly international incentives (Ibiza, ski trips, Dublin, Marbella) * Annual Christmas party abroad (e.g. Barcelona) * Christmas shutdown period * Discounts at local bars, restaurants, and cinemas in Central London * 50% off gym memberships * Option for 1.5-hour lunches for exercise WE’RE LOOKING FOR No prior recruitment experience is necessary, but you should be: * Confident, articulate, and professional * Commercially aware and business-minded * Resilient and able to bounce back from rejection * Motivated by targets, progression, and earning potential * Highly organised with strong attention to detail * Ambitious, competitive, and hardworking * Comfortable engaging with senior professionals * Interested in building long-term client and candidate relationships We require candidates to have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a 2:1 degree. Graduates from all disciplines are welcome. If you enjoy sport, fitness, or competitive environments, that’s a strong advantage, as many of our incentives are activity-based. Why Join Us? Executive search is fast-paced, challenging, and highly rewarding. To succeed, you need drive, resilience, and a strong work ethic. In return, you’ll receive outstanding training, early responsibility, clear career progression, and the opportunity to earn significantly from the very start of your career—all from a prestigious Central London location. If you’re ambitious, competitive, and ready to build a successful career in executive search, we want to hear from you. NOTICE *Please note we are unable to accept candidates who will now, or in the future require a visa sponsorship. J-18808-Ljbffr