4,517 Michael Page jobs in the United Kingdom

• Manage end-to-end executive recruitment processes for senior-level roles.
• Conduct thorough client intake meetings to understand hiring needs and organisational culture.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to identify passive and active executive candidates.
• Build and maintain a strong network of potential candidates within key industries.
• Conduct comprehensive interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate suitability.
• Prepare detailed candidate profiles and presentations for client review.
• Manage the offer process, including negotiation and closing candidates.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing market insights and strategic recruitment advice.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

• Proven experience in executive search or senior-level recruitment, preferably within a consultancy.
• Demonstrated success in identifying, engaging, and placing senior talent.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and candidate assessment techniques.
• Excellent interviewing, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Proficiency in using various recruitment tools and platforms.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

• Manage the full lifecycle of executive searches, from initial client briefing through to candidate placement.
• Develop and execute sophisticated sourcing strategies to identify passive and active candidates for senior-level positions.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and rigorous assessments to evaluate candidate qualifications, leadership potential, and cultural fit.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients, understanding their organizational needs and strategic objectives.
• Present well-vetted candidate shortlists to clients, providing comprehensive insights and recommendations.
• Negotiate complex compensation packages and facilitate the offer process to ensure successful placements.
• Act as a brand ambassador, representing the firm and its clients professionally in the market.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent market dynamics relevant to executive roles.
• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying potential new client opportunities.
• Maintain meticulous candidate and client records within the firm's database.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share market intelligence and best practices.

• Proven experience (5+ years) in executive search, executive recruitment, or a senior talent acquisition role within a corporate setting.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and placing candidates at the executive and senior management levels.
• Exceptional interviewing, assessment, and candidate evaluation skills.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand complex organizational structures and industry dynamics.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, results-driven approach with a high degree of professional integrity.
• Experience with professional networking platforms and advanced sourcing techniques.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid model, balancing office-based collaboration with remote flexibility.
• Experience within the **Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK** talent market is advantageous.

Principal Associate – Executive Search

About the Firm

A long-established global executive search and leadership advisory business, with a strong track record across the industrials, technology, and digital transformation sectors. The firm partners with boards, chairs, management teams, and investors to deliver senior-level executive search and advisory services, supported by affiliates worldwide.

The Role

The Principal Associate role sits between Senior Associate and Consultant, with responsibility for driving high-quality search execution and supporting business growth. This position offers progression to Consultant or the opportunity to specialise and build a sector focus.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of executive search assignments, from client briefing to candidate placement.
• Manage search processes, timelines, and quality control.
• Identify, assess, and engage candidates; conduct competency-based interviews.
• Prepare role briefs, reports, and client-ready documentation.
• Support Directors with business development, pitches, and practice growth.
• Build and maintain strong client and candidate relationships.
• Mentor and coach Associates and researchers.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, process improvement, and cross-practice collaboration.

Success Measures

• Effective delivery of 15–20 projects per year.
• Consistently high-quality execution and reporting.
• Positive client and candidate feedback.
• Recognition as a collaborative role model within the team.

Ideal Candidate

• Degree-educated, with 10+ years’ executive search experience.
• Strong project management and client service skills.
• Commercial, strategic thinker with C-Suite relationship experience.
• Highly collaborative and detail-oriented.
• Experience or interest in industrials or related sectors.
• Fluent in business English.

The firm is committed to diversity, inclusion, and delivering transformational outcomes for clients, candidates, and colleagues.

Principal Associate – Executive Search

About the Firm

A long-established global executive search and leadership advisory business, with a strong track record across the industrials, technology, and digital transformation sectors. The firm partners with boards, chairs, management teams, and investors to deliver senior-level executive search and advisory services, supported by affiliates worldwide.

The Role

The Principal Associate role sits between Senior Associate and Consultant, with responsibility for driving high-quality search execution and supporting business growth. This position offers progression to Consultant or the opportunity to specialise and build a sector focus.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of executive search assignments, from client briefing to candidate placement.
• Manage search processes, timelines, and quality control.
• Identify, assess, and engage candidates; conduct competency-based interviews.
• Prepare role briefs, reports, and client-ready documentation.
• Support Directors with business development, pitches, and practice growth.
• Build and maintain strong client and candidate relationships.
• Mentor and coach Associates and researchers.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, process improvement, and cross-practice collaboration.

Success Measures

• Effective delivery of 15–20 projects per year.
• Consistently high-quality execution and reporting.
• Positive client and candidate feedback.
• Recognition as a collaborative role model within the team.

Ideal Candidate

• Degree-educated, with 10+ years’ executive search experience.
• Strong project management and client service skills.
• Commercial, strategic thinker with C-Suite relationship experience.
• Highly collaborative and detail-oriented.
• Experience or interest in industrials or related sectors.
• Fluent in business English.

The firm is committed to diversity, inclusion, and delivering transformational outcomes for clients, candidates, and colleagues.

Principal Associate – Executive Search

About the Firm

A long-established global executive search and leadership advisory business, with a strong track record across the industrials, technology, and digital transformation sectors. The firm partners with boards, chairs, management teams, and investors to deliver senior-level executive search and advisory services, supported by affiliates worldwide.

The Role

The Principal Associate role sits between Senior Associate and Consultant, with responsibility for driving high-quality search execution and supporting business growth. This position offers progression to Consultant or the opportunity to specialise and build a sector focus.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of executive search assignments, from client briefing to candidate placement.
• Manage search processes, timelines, and quality control.
• Identify, assess, and engage candidates; conduct competency-based interviews.
• Prepare role briefs, reports, and client-ready documentation.
• Support Directors with business development, pitches, and practice growth.
• Build and maintain strong client and candidate relationships.
• Mentor and coach Associates and researchers.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, process improvement, and cross-practice collaboration.

Success Measures

• Effective delivery of 15–20 projects per year.
• Consistently high-quality execution and reporting.
• Positive client and candidate feedback.
• Recognition as a collaborative role model within the team.

Ideal Candidate

• Degree-educated, with 10+ years’ executive search experience.
• Strong project management and client service skills.
• Commercial, strategic thinker with C-Suite relationship experience.
• Highly collaborative and detail-oriented.
• Experience or interest in industrials or related sectors.
• Fluent in business English.

The firm is committed to diversity, inclusion, and delivering transformational outcomes for clients, candidates, and colleagues.

Principal Associate – Executive Search

About the Firm

A long-established global executive search and leadership advisory business, with a strong track record across the industrials, technology, and digital transformation sectors. The firm partners with boards, chairs, management teams, and investors to deliver senior-level executive search and advisory services, supported by affiliates worldwide.

The Role

The Principal Associate role sits between Senior Associate and Consultant, with responsibility for driving high-quality search execution and supporting business growth. This position offers progression to Consultant or the opportunity to specialise and build a sector focus.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of executive search assignments, from client briefing to candidate placement.
• Manage search processes, timelines, and quality control.
• Identify, assess, and engage candidates; conduct competency-based interviews.
• Prepare role briefs, reports, and client-ready documentation.
• Support Directors with business development, pitches, and practice growth.
• Build and maintain strong client and candidate relationships.
• Mentor and coach Associates and researchers.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, process improvement, and cross-practice collaboration.

Success Measures

• Effective delivery of 15–20 projects per year.
• Consistently high-quality execution and reporting.
• Positive client and candidate feedback.
• Recognition as a collaborative role model within the team.

Ideal Candidate

• Degree-educated, with 10+ years’ executive search experience.
• Strong project management and client service skills.
• Commercial, strategic thinker with C-Suite relationship experience.
• Highly collaborative and detail-oriented.
• Experience or interest in industrials or related sectors.
• Fluent in business English.

The firm is committed to diversity, inclusion, and delivering transformational outcomes for clients, candidates, and colleagues.

• Manage end-to-end executive search assignments, from initial client briefing and market mapping to candidate identification, assessment, and offer negotiation.
• Develop sophisticated sourcing strategies using a combination of research, networking, and direct engagement to identify high-calibre executive candidates.
• Conduct in-depth competency and behavioural interviews to assess candidate suitability, experience, and potential fit for client organisations.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with senior-level candidates and key stakeholders.
• Provide expert market intelligence and insights to clients regarding talent availability, compensation trends, and competitive landscapes.
• Collaborate closely with client hiring managers and HR teams to define role requirements and recruitment processes.
• Prepare detailed candidate profiles, interview summaries, and market research reports.
• Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Contribute to the development of talent pools and proactive sourcing initiatives for critical roles.
• Stay updated on best practices in talent acquisition, executive search, and employment law.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in executive search, retained recruitment, or high-level talent acquisition.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex search assignments across diverse industries and functional areas.
• Strong understanding of executive assessment methodologies and candidate evaluation techniques.
• Excellent research, networking, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage senior professionals.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment databases.
• A strategic mindset with strong business acumen and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree or professional certifications are advantageous.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and ethical conduct.