Executive Search Manager

Full Job Description

Head of Healthcare

Executive Search – Vice Principal

Competitive base salary

Raw Selection is a genuine Executive Search firm, one of only two in Leeds. We work exclusively with Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies across Europe and North America. We partner with our clients to secure investment and back-office professionals, then our portfolio division introduces the CEO, CFO and COO profiles into the companies they acquire.

Since 2017 we have enjoyed continuous growth and are excited to announce that we are expanding our team again due to our successes. Raw Selections Founder, Alex Rawlings, wanted to build a business that offers its recruiters more than just a phone and a laptop. His goal is to grow into the top executive search firm in the Private Equity industry. We know that in order to do this, we have to hire high-performing, career-focused individuals like you.

Our goal is to empower you to reach your full potential and smash all your career goals.

The Healthcare division has several established client relationships across North America and an area which we’ve seen substantial fees from.

Areas within Healthcare we would operate in:

• Dental, Mental Health, Behavioural Health and Insurance
• CDMO, CMO and CRO
• Devices – OEM and Components

What will the role look like?

• Working on C-Suite appointments. With our recent Healthcare placement fees ranging from £140k - £220k, this division has a huge amount of growth potential.
• Managing a team of 6+ Search and Delivery Associates.
• Build the Healthcare division team around you .
• We are dedicated to nurturing your professional development , we don’t just talk about it, we train our people every day. Utilise our in-house management and leadership development programme and external coaches, The Recruitment Network to make you one of the best leaders in our industry.
• A clear and transparent career track that’s written down with clear objectives, we don’t move the goalposts.
• Excellent earning potential , our average fees, our management commission scheme and our focus on raising the billing standards every year. The equivalent person in this role in the business earned £200k+ in 2023 .

What you’ll get from us

We know that people are our greatest asset. We want to see you succeed, and we’ll equip you with all the right tools to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

Personal Development: We know that top performers are always looking to refine their skills. That’s why we’re serious about your personal development – it’s good for you and it enables us to grow the business faster. Our investment in you is second to none, you are about to be brought into a culture of self-development.

Grow with the company : Raw Selection has ambitious growth plans, including opening new offices and expanding abroad. We are hiring the future leaders, advisors and big billers of tomorrow, joining a business that has opportunities to be at the top of the company.

Social Events: We like to celebrate when things go right, so come with restaurant suggestions for our next meal out, axe throwing or join us on our next city break or abroad trip.

Investment: In both you, your team and your sector to accelerate your career and ensure you are maximising your potential. Everyone who joins the business has a clear and transparent career path providing you with a roadmap to become a senior manager within our organisation.

Our Resources: We are incredibly proud of how our CRM enables our recruiters to increase their billing, you don’t build data, you don’t research client lists and the CRM works for you to identify candidates and win you, clients

Rewards: Revenue and actions-based pay rise incentives, competitive basic salary, weekly, monthly, half-year, and yearly incentives

Earnings:

£175,000 to £200,000 OTE (Based on the current performance of peers in the business)

As the team grows this will be significantly larger

Would you describe yourself as someone who is:

• Wanting to step into a management role and gain a better understanding of how to lead from the front
• You’re prepared to step out of your comfort zone and develop yourself
• Experienced operating in the mid to senior-level Healthcare sector market
• Resilient, personable and dedicated
• An experienced Permanent Recruiter with previous billings of £120k+
• Driven by a desire in developing others to be the best they can be

Do you demonstrate any of these attributes? If so, then here are the next steps to joining our team.

Great talent is what Raw Selection is built on, if you feel like we could be a great fit for you please send your details to us and we can set up an informal call. If you have any general questions, I would be more than happy to answer them, just drop me an email on

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