Executive Search Consultant

Job Description

Trainee Executive Search Consultant

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 (OTE) + Commission (10%–60%)

Start Date: Immediate

Company Overview

Our client is a rapidly growing recruitment firm based in the centre of Harrogate, just moments from Valley Gardens. Renowned for delivering high-quality recruitment solutions, they are currently expanding their team with four graduate-level hires. The business also operates a sister company, offering clear pathways for long-term career progression and potential equity opportunities for top-performing individuals.

The Opportunity

Seeking driven and ambitious graduates to join as Graduate Resourcers in a 180-style role, initially supporting existing mandates across high-demand verticals. You'll work closely under the guidance of a high-performing team lead, in an environment where high standards, long hours, and tangible results are part of the DNA.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, screen, and engage with candidates for active vacancies
• Worn on live roles with efficiency and precision
• Assist consultants and business development staff in fulfilling clients hiring needs
• Contribute to a high-energy, results-oriented team environment

Progression Path

• First 6 months: Focus on delivery/resourcing (180 role)
• Post-6 months: Choose your path:
• Continue within the Data Centres vertical
• Progress into a 360 Recruitment/BD Consultant role
• Long-term growth may include leadership & equity.

Working Culture & Hours

• Mon–Thurs: (hard-working, performance-driven culture)
• Friday: Typically a half-day, off by 1 PM or even the day off if targets hit.
• Three-day weekend model: Earn your time off by putting in the graft early in the week
• Dress Code: Smart casual – office culture values fitness, sharpness, and energy

What’s On Offer

• Competitive base salary (£25k–£30k, flexible DOE)
• Uncapped commission: earn 10%–60% from day one
• Access to live, revenue-ready roles from the outset
• Opportunity for rapid progression in a high-impact environment
• Equity potential – proven with past hires
• Supportive team and founder-led leadership

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Hardworking, high-output individuals with a clear career focus
• Ambition to earn, grow, and build within a fast-paced firm
• Strong preparation: research-driven, goal-oriented, and commercially aware
• Cultural fit: switched-on, energetic, competitive – no ego, no entitlement
• Not a role for “coasters” – this is for grafters who want to build something real
• Capable of working towards KPIs

About the Team

You’ll be working directly under Managing Director, in a motivated and tight-knit team where expectations are high, and the rewards are higher. Past hires have accelerated quickly, with one example being Tyler, a consultant, who earned 25% equity in the spin off firm in under two years.

Interested in applying?

Be ready to demonstrate a clear understanding of the business, show initiative, and prove you’re ready to contribute to a winning team.