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Graduate Recruitment Consultant - Executive Search (London)

£28,000-£0,000 basic + uncapped commission (take-home up to 00,000 in 5 years)

Edmund & Evans are exclusively partnering with one of the most respected Executive Search firms in London to find their next wave of ambitious graduates. This is not your average graduate recruitment role - this is high-end, global executive search within financial services, offering access to elite clients, six-figure deals, and genuine long-term wealth-building potential.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be trained to become a specialist headhunter, placing top-tier talent into investment banks, hedge funds, private equity firms, asset managers and trading technology businesses across global markets - EMEA, North America, APAC and LATAM.

This is an opportunity to fast-track your career and earnings in a firm that values intelligence, integrity, and drive over bravado. You’ll be working on retained mandates, exclusive searches and multi-hire projects worth six figures and up - not CV-spamming or high-street recruitment.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• Work on deals that matter - First-year consultants regularly close £250,0 + in fees. Typical placements bring in 0,000+ each.
• Serious earning potential - Half the team earn 49% commission. Many consultants take home 00,000+ annually. One recent grad turned .4 million in billings by year five - taking home over 00,000. Others earn 00,000+ regularly.
• True global exposure - Consultants travel internationally to meet clients and candidates face to face.
• Elite training - You’ll be trained by some of the most respected names in executive search and supported to become a true expert in your market.
• Long-term career - Promotions are based on merit, not time served. You can genuinely progress from graduate to Partner.

Culture That Performs

• No cutthroat leaderboards - targets are shared, success is collective.
• Sociable, supportive team - from Friday drinks to family days and trips abroad.
• Purpose-driven - supports charitable initiatives including building schools in Uganda.

What We’re Looking For

• Bright, driven, and commercially sharp graduates from any degree background
• Excellent communication skills and an interest in financial markets
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment

Key Details

• Location: Central London
• Hours: 08:30-18:00 (1 day WFH after induction)

Please note:

Due to high application volumes, we aim to contact shortlisted candidates within 3 working days. If you haven’t heard from us in that time, unfortunately, your application has not been successful.

Graduate Recruitment Consultant Executive Search

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Our client specialises in placing senior talent into prestigious firms across finance, tech, and consultancy. This is a fantastic opportunity for ambitious graduates who want to combine commercial success with professional credibility.

Role highlights:

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Role: Graduate Recruitment Consultant (Executive Search)

Basic Salary: £32,500 (+ commission)

Location: Central London

Yearly OTE: Year 1 £5,000- 0,000 OTE | Year 2 5,000- 0,000 | Year 3 20,000+

Company Background: Join an executive search specialising in entrepreneur & founder search in addition to leadership consulting within the tech industry. You would be working closely with the leaders of PE .

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£28,000 - £30,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission

Based in London HQ with international relocation opportunities available

Why Recruitment?

Recruitment is a fast-paced, people-focused sales career where your earning potential and progression are in your hands. Youll be building relationships and developing new skills along the way.

The Opportunity:

Join a market-leading, award-winning recruitment.

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Executive Search is the perfect career for ambitious, smart, and motivated graduates who are seeking a role which allows faster progression and greater earning potential than traditional 'graduate schemes'.

The role of a Trainee Consultant requires a unique mix of academic excellence, confidence, strong interpersonal skills, organisational skills, attention to detail and unwavering work ethic, if that sounds like you, read on.

About the business

This role is with very highly respected, London based Executive Search firm, with a long established market-leading presence in financial recruitment. With over 35 years of expertise and a team of around 50 people, they recruit on behalf of the financial powerhouses in the UK covering market verticals such as industry and commerce, accountancy & finance, corporate development, private equity, strategy, and other related disciplines.

They pride themselves on deep market knowledge, high standards, and a collaborative, respectful culture that supports professional growth. Many employees have long tenures, a reflection of the firm's people-first ethos and inclusive environment.

They are opening their doors to one exceptional graduate this year who is committed to a career in Executive Search, incredibly self motivated, confident and ready to work incredibly hard to build a long term career sitting in the epicentre of the finance sector.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a bright, motivated graduate to join the Commerce & Industry team as a Graduate Researcher . You'll support Consultants on both retained and contingent assignments, working closely on projects across a wide variety of sectors and company sizes—from high-growth private equity-backed firms to global listed businesses.

The role offers structured career progression, with a clear pathway to becoming a Consultant.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying, approaching, and engaging potential candidates via LinkedIn, referrals, and internal databases.
• Conducting initial conversations and interviews to assess candidate suitability.
• Supporting Consultants in client meetings, pitches, and candidate shortlist presentations.
• Assisting in the production of CV summaries, market maps, and research documentation.
• Staying updated on financial news and trends to build commercial awareness.
• Coordinating interviews and managing candidate/client communications throughout the recruitment process.

What You’ll Gain

• Early exposure to senior-level recruitment and direct client contact.
• Insight into the workings of high-profile corporate finance and accountancy teams.
• Hands-on experience with real-life search assignments and candidate negotiation processes.
• A supportive, inclusive culture where your voice is heard and your development is prioritised.

Who You Are

• A recent graduate with a strong academic record (any discipline).
• An excellent communicator with emotional intelligence and a proactive mindset.
• Resilient, organised, and capable of balancing multiple projects at pace.
• Curious about people and what motivates career decisions.
• Detail-oriented, professional, and eager to learn.
• Polished and presentable, you would be confident to join on a client pitch from day 1
• Incredibly organised and able to multitask
• Open to feedback and able to quickly pick up complex instructions
• Financially motivated and committed to a career in Executive Search

Why Apply?

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who is interested in business, finance, or professional services, and wants to build a rewarding career in executive search. My client offers a unique blend of high-level exposure, responsibility from day one, and an environment that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and personal growth, this is a unique opportunity to launch your career with a very respected firm who are known for their success in graduate development.

• Base Salary £30k (Year 1 Target take home with bonus £45,000)
• Uncapped commission
• Based in Central London
• 4 days in the office 1 from home
• 3-4 stage interview process

Only suitable candidates will be contacted. Good Luck.

Media Contacts now has a sister company, a boutique firm specialising in senior leadership recruitment across dynamic sectors including media, entertainment, business information, technology, and education.

Founded by industry veterans with over two decades of experience, they are building a forward-thinking search proposition with ambitious plans for growth.

They are seeking an experienced Executive Search Researcher to join their team in London. This is a pivotal role with significant scope for development, including the opportunity to step into a management position as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed market mapping and candidate identification for senior-level mandates (Director, VP, C-suite).
• Build longlists and support targeted outreach strategies.
• Perform desk research including organisational analysis, competitor benchmarking, and talent pipelining.
• Pre-screen candidates and assess alignment with client briefs.
• Maintain search progress trackers and internal databases.
• Prepare candidate briefing documents, market insights, and client-facing research outputs.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of research tools, processes, and systems.

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in executive search research or delivery, ideally within a boutique or sector-focused firm.
• Exposure to media, data, information services, or technology sectors is advantageous.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Excellent desk research, analytical, and written communication abilities.
• Comfortable managing multiple assignments independently.
• Proficient in LinkedIn, research platforms, and productivity tools.
• Commercially aware with a genuine interest in leadership, strategy, and market dynamics.

What They Offer:

• A collaborative, respectful, and sociable working culture.
• Exposure to board-level searches with innovative, high-growth clients.
• The opportunity to shape and grow a core function within a scaling business.
• A clear path to management as the team expands.
• Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits.
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring.

Astrolabe Executive Search is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Senior Associate – Retained Executive Search

Location: London, UK

Type: Full-Time

Industry: Executive Search

Our Client:

Our client is a leading retained executive search firm based in the heart of London, known for delivering high-impact leadership solutions to a global client base. With a strong reputation across sectors including financial services, technology, consumer, industrials, and professional services, they are trusted advisors to boards and C-suites in sourcing, assessing, and securing top executive talent.

As they continue to expand, we are seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to play a pivotal role in high-level executive search assignments while developing deep expertise and client exposure within a world-class search environment.

The Role:

As a Senior Associate, you will be responsible for supporting and driving retained search mandates from initial brief through to successful placement. Working closely with Partners and Consultants, you will play a key role in market mapping, candidate engagement, assessment, and project management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with Consultants and Partners to manage and execute retained search assignments across a range of sectors and functions.
• Conduct targeted market research and talent mapping to identify prospective candidates.
• Engage candidates through direct outreach, screening calls, and in-depth interviews.
• Prepare high-quality candidate briefing packs and search documentation.
• Maintain regular client communication and progress reporting throughout the search process.
• Ensure accurate data management and pipeline tracking using our CRM system.
• Contribute to firm-wide knowledge sharing, pitch preparation, and thought leadership initiatives.

About You:

• 3+ years’ experience in retained executive search
• Strong research, analytical, and project management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Commercial acumen and a client-first mindset.
• Confidence and maturity when engaging with senior executives.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple workstreams under pressure.
• Self-motivated and collaborative with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Degree-qualified, with strong academic credentials.

Executive Search Research Consultant - Charity Sector

c£50,000 + Bonus + Benefits

London/Home Based (Hybrid)

Working for an established leading Executive Search Consultancy within their Charity division.

You will be researching on multiple and complex assignments, including board level research projects with high level contact, working with the senior team on research strategy, striving for results and efficiency.

Supporting Senior Research team with candidate market intelligence through use of market mapping techniques. Prepare and delivery of advertising campaigns, managing responses and enquiries in line with search activities. Deliver weekly reports and prepare information for longlists. Provide support on business development research to identify contacts within the sector.

Requirements:

2 years experience in a business environment within Executive Search/Resourcing, proven ability to deliver first class research and top quality candidates. First class verbal, written and communication skills. A passion for research, delivery and meticulous attention to detail.