297 Robert Walters jobs in London

Who are we?

La Fosse is a leading total talent solutions business, focusing on technology, digital, and change across various industries. With an employee-owned model, we prioritize creating an inclusive and empowering culture that encourages our staff to achieve their career goals. We're committed to recognizing talent based on merit and lived experiences, ensuring that our approach to recruitment fosters diversity and innovation.

We partner with our clients to provide tailored solutions for their staffing challenges, leveraging our diverse offerings, including recruitment, executive search, and other talent solutions. As a part of our dedicated team, you will have the opportunity to work with high-profile clients, helping to shape the future of their leadership teams.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Executive Search Consultant to join our expanding executive search division. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting our clients in sourcing and securing executive-level leadership positions across various sectors. You will conduct high-impact searches, utilizing your industry expertise to attract diverse talent and help our clients build exceptional leadership teams.

Your responsibilities will include leading search assignments, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates, and crafting tailored scouting strategies to meet unique client needs. Your role will also involve collaborating with other teams within La Fosse to ensure we provide a seamless and integrated service to our stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience in executive search or senior-level recruitment, with a strong track record of successful placements.

• Exceptional relationship-building and client management skills.
• Ability to execute creative and strategic search methodologies.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a capacity to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A deep understanding of the technology landscape and the challenges faced by organizations in securing top executive talent.
• Self-motivated, ambitious, and committed to continuous personal and professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary packages & leading commission structure
• Employee Owned Business
• Opportunities to design and lead events
• Access to unlimited marketing and branding through our external agency
• Clear career progression – know what you need to get promoted!
• Access to senior CxO mentors
• Award-winning training programs
• Quarterly & monthly incentives
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Annual company Ski trip
• Wellness benefits
• Discounted Bupa dental and medical cover

What are the Standards & Expectations we live by?

• We support each other to be as successful as we can
• Treat others how you would like to be treated
• We put our teams before ourselves
• We think and act on what is best for the overall business 

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans to identify passive and active candidates for senior-level positions.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments, including in-depth interviews and reference checks, to evaluate technical skills, cultural fit, and leadership potential.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates through networking, industry events, and proactive outreach.
• Manage client relationships, providing expert market insights and regular progress updates.
• Negotiate competitive compensation packages and facilitate the offer process.
• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying new client opportunities.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and market intelligence to advise clients effectively.
• Collaborate with junior consultants and researchers to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate and client information in the CRM system.
• Uphold the highest standards of professional ethics and client service.

• Proven track record of success in executive search or high-volume recruitment, preferably within a consultancy environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex search assignments and deliver results within tight deadlines.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong business acumen and a professional, consultative approach.
• Proficiency in using recruitment technology and databases.
• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Psychology, or a related field is advantageous.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

• Conduct comprehensive candidate sourcing, market research, and talent mapping for executive-level positions.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from client brief to offer negotiation and acceptance.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with a portfolio of key clients.
• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities within your specialist sector.
• Conduct in-depth candidate interviews and assessments to evaluate suitability and cultural fit.
• Prepare detailed candidate shortlists and client presentations.
• Negotiate complex offer packages and facilitate successful candidate onboarding.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market intelligence, and competitor activities.
• Mentor and guide junior members of the recruitment team.
• Contribute to the firm's brand and market presence through networking and thought leadership.

• Significant proven experience in executive search or senior-level recruitment.
• Demonstrable success in business development and managing client relationships.
• Expertise in candidate sourcing methodologies and talent acquisition strategies.
• Strong understanding of various industry sectors and their talent landscapes.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a high-pressure, results-driven environment.
• Experience using recruitment databases and CRM systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred.
• Professional demeanour and ability to represent a top-tier firm.
• Adaptability to a hybrid working model, balancing remote work with essential office presence.

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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Up to £30,000 basic + uncapped commission (OTE £50K Year 1)

Looking for a high-impact, high-reward career straight out of university?

This is an opportunity to join a high-performing international staffing firm that specialises in sourcing technology and finance talent for some of the most prestigious hedge funds, investment banks, and tech-driven firms globally.

They are known for our consultative .

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London City office - Hybrid working

Basic Salary £35,000 + £70,000 OTE for 1st year

The Company:

Our client is a market leading supplier to the fastest growing Software businesses globally, specialising in finding world-class GTM talent for some of the worlds most innovative companies.

They perform searches for venture capital backed start-ups, who are so.

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La Fosse Executive is at a pivotal stage in its journey. With nearly two decades of success in leadership hiring, we’re scaling globally, investing in innovation, and building a brand that does things differently. Unlike traditional firms, we’re employee-owned, every success feeds back into our people, not external shareholders.

This Senior Partner role is designed for someone who wants to lead high-profile searches, shape strategy, and influence how leadership is defined in some of the most complex organisations in the market.

What you will do

• Lead retained searches at Board and C-suite level.
• Build and grow your client portfolio with deep, long-term partnerships.
• Raise our market profile through thought leadership, events, and relationships.
• Collaborate across La Fosse to unlock new opportunities and client value.
• Play a key role in shaping the long-term success of La Fosse Executive.

What you gain

• Employee ownership - every placement drives collective success.
• Growth & opportunity - the platform to scale your practice nationally and internationally.
• Brand & marketing support - events, campaigns, and thought leadership to raise your profile.
• Training & development - ongoing programmes designed for senior recruiters and leaders.
• Access to networks - La Fosse’s CxO relationships, Academy talent, and Inovus advisory capability.

Requirements

We're looking for someone to bring;

• A strong track record in executive search or senior-level recruitment.
• Credibility with C-suite and Board-level clients.
• Commercial drive to build and scale a portfolio.
• Strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
• Collaborative mindset and appetite to innovate.

Why join us?

This is more than a search role. It’s an opportunity to join a heritage brand with ambitious growth plans, redefine executive search through innovation, and share in the success of one of the UK’s largest employee-owned firms.

Benefits

• Competitive salary packages & leading commission structure

• Employee Owned Business
• Opportunities to design and lead events
• Access to unlimited marketing and branding through our external agency
• Clear career progression – know what you need to get promoted!
• Access to senior CxO mentors
• Award-winning training programs
• Quarterly & monthly incentives
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Annual company Ski trip
• Wellness benefits
• Discounted Bupa dental and medical cover

What are the Standards & Expectations we live by?

• We support each other to be as successful as we can
• Treat others how you would like to be treated
• We put our teams before ourselves
• We think and act on what is best for the overall business