47 Search jobs in the United Kingdom

Senior Executive Search

Location: Leeds City centre

Base Salary: Dependant on experience, including a desirable bonus structure (OTE £70k - £00k, 1st year)

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.

Life at Raw Selection and what makes us different?

We're committed to creating a positive environment that encourages all our employees to grow personally and professionally. Why? Because we know successful people are happy at home and work. That’s why we’ll push you to set, achieve and surpass your goals both professionally and personally.

At Raw Selection we -

Invest in ourselves

Work hard and stay humble

Are resilient

Win as a team and we lose as a team

Are prepared to make mistakes in order to get better

• Dedicated team to complete your admin, from research to formatting CV’s and writing job specs, you’ll never spend your time on admin again

li>Not thrown in at the deep end in the hope you’ll earn your swim recruitment badge in the first week, we have an open-door team culture, every firm claims it, but when you ask for help the whole team wants to be the one to solve your challenge < i>No silly KPI’s or unrealistic targets, we measure to improve, not to keep the boss happy < i>Genuine flexibility and freedom: take your lunch, holidays, appointments when you want. Need to work from home that day? No problem, you don’t need to tell us 2 weeks in advance. Whatever works for you, works for us < i>Average fees of circa £70k+ with our argest fee of 20k. Don’t waste your time doing more searches for less money Place genuine executives and collaborate with industry experts, stop recruiting against the generic recruitment firms in Leeds, play against the big executive search firms. Test yourself against the best and win.

About the Opportunity

You’ll work on searches in the industrial sector, partnering exclusively with Private Equity firms and their Portfolio Companies across Europe and North America.

With placement fees ranging from £60k o 20k, this division has a huge amount of potential for growth and we are looking for someone to take ownership of this area and significantly expand the client base. You’ll be responsible for securing and maintaining long-lasting client relationships whilst delivering on searches, closing and negotiation.

This division has several established client relationships across Europe and North America.

• 0% of our work is in the US with salaries being 15% to 20% higher than in the UK, coupled with our average placement fee percentages at 30% to 35%
• Private Equity invests in every industry in the world a sector that offers tremendous growth opportunities and provides exposure to prestigious clients and impactful project

This position has a clear career pathway

• Management/Leadership role to progress to taking over the management of current team members or building your own as we aim to grow this division to 15+ recruiters in the next 3 years. Utilising our in-house management development programme and external coaches to make you one of the best leaders in our industry

• Top Biller utilising our platform to realise our goal of creating as many million-pound billers as we can.

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.

• Gro 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

Would you describe yourself as someone who is:

• Wanting to develop their career and manage more senior-level appointments
• Passionate about sales, business development and progressing their career
• Resilient, personable and dedicated
• An experienced Permanent Recruiter with previous billings of £120k+
li> iven by a desire to achieve and has a strong purpose as to why you want to be a top performer
• Interested genuinely in the recruitment/executive search industry

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.

Compensation:

Basic Salary: Negotiable

Realistic OTE: 0,000 to 00,000

Exceptional commission structure

MC is working exclusively with a growing exec search business looking to expandconsiderably over the next 2-3 yrs. Our client has world-class leadership at the helm and a great reputation for delivering on touch assignments at senior level for public sector organisations, government bodies and the charitable sector.

As part of their growth plan they will be looking for consultants and researchers at all levels to help enhance their market position and brand. Either you will already be working in search or you could be looking for a step up from that contingent role you are in right now;

• Superbly positioned brand
• Live work to get involved with
• Excellent network to plug into
• Talented team in place from which to learn
• Amazing city centre offices
• Hybrid or fully remote working available
• Great package available
• Career plan in place alongside market-leading training

Interested in finding out more? Apply now in absolute confidence

MC is working exclusively with a growing exec search business looking to expandconsiderably over the next 2-3 yrs. Our client has world-class leadership at the helm and a great reputation for delivering on touch assignments at senior level for public sector organisations, government bodies and the charitable sector.

As part of their growth plan they will be looking for consultants and researchers at all levels to help enhance their market position and brand. Either you will already be working in search or you could be looking for a step up from that contingent role you are in right now;

• Superbly positioned brand
• Live work to get involved with
• Excellent network to plug into
• Talented team in place from which to learn
• Amazing city centre offices
• Hybrid or fully remote working available
• Great package available
• Career plan in place alongside market-leading training

Interested in finding out more? Apply now in absolute confidence

Senior Executive Search

Location: Leeds City centre

Base Salary: Dependant on experience, including a desirable bonus structure (OTE £70k - £00k, 1st year)

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.

Life at Raw Selection and what makes us different?

We're committed to creating a positive environment that encourages all our employees to grow personally and professionally. Why? Because we know successful people are happy at home and work. That’s why we’ll push you to set, achieve and surpass your goals both professionally and personally.

At Raw Selection we -

Invest in ourselves

Work hard and stay humble

Are resilient

Win as a team and we lose as a team

Are prepared to make mistakes in order to get better

• Dedicated team to complete your admin, from research to formatting CV’s and writing job specs, you’ll never spend your time on admin again

li>Not thrown in at the deep end in the hope you’ll earn your swim recruitment badge in the first week, we have an open-door team culture, every firm claims it, but when you ask for help the whole team wants to be the one to solve your challenge < i>No silly KPI’s or unrealistic targets, we measure to improve, not to keep the boss happy < i>Genuine flexibility and freedom: take your lunch, holidays, appointments when you want. Need to work from home that day? No problem, you don’t need to tell us 2 weeks in advance. Whatever works for you, works for us < i>Average fees of circa £70k+ with our argest fee of 20k. Don’t waste your time doing more searches for less money Place genuine executives and collaborate with industry experts, stop recruiting against the generic recruitment firms in Leeds, play against the big executive search firms. Test yourself against the best and win.

About the Opportunity

You’ll work on searches in the industrial sector, partnering exclusively with Private Equity firms and their Portfolio Companies across Europe and North America.

With placement fees ranging from £60k o 20k, this division has a huge amount of potential for growth and we are looking for someone to take ownership of this area and significantly expand the client base. You’ll be responsible for securing and maintaining long-lasting client relationships whilst delivering on searches, closing and negotiation.

This division has several established client relationships across Europe and North America.

• 0% of our work is in the US with salaries being 15% to 20% higher than in the UK, coupled with our average placement fee percentages at 30% to 35%
• Private Equity invests in every industry in the world a sector that offers tremendous growth opportunities and provides exposure to prestigious clients and impactful project

This position has a clear career pathway

• Management/Leadership role to progress to taking over the management of current team members or building your own as we aim to grow this division to 15+ recruiters in the next 3 years. Utilising our in-house management development programme and external coaches to make you one of the best leaders in our industry

• Top Biller utilising our platform to realise our goal of creating as many million-pound billers as we can.

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.

• Gro 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

Would you describe yourself as someone who is:

• Wanting to develop their career and manage more senior-level appointments
• Passionate about sales, business development and progressing their career
• Resilient, personable and dedicated
• An experienced Permanent Recruiter with previous billings of £120k+
li> iven by a desire to achieve and has a strong purpose as to why you want to be a top performer
• Interested genuinely in the recruitment/executive search industry

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.

Compensation:

Basic Salary: Negotiable

Realistic OTE: 0,000 to 00,000

Exceptional commission structure

Paid Search Manager Independent Digital & Media Agency

£32K - £40K Basic DOE, Plus Great Benefits

Manchester / WFH

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity reporting into the head of digital and will play a huge part in the growth of the agencys digital offering.

You will be responsible for planning and executing targeted digital campaigns across paid search, display and VOD and some social. Managing.

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Do You Want to Work with Top Financial Institutions Like Goldman Sachs?Are you ambitious, driven, and ready to succeed?Do you feel like your hard work hasnt been properly rewarded?

This is your opportunity to join a leading global financial services executive search firm, specialisingin placing high-level talent such as VPs, CEOs, and Directors into some of the worlds most prestigiousfinancial inst.

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As a Paid Search Account Manager, you will be working with your team to manage the performance of paid search campaigns for clients. You will be a specialist in executing AI-powered search practices and implementing this on your assembly of clients. With your robust platform knowledge, you’ll navigate client and partner relationships, ensuring that your team delivers impeccable operations, innovation, media plans, performance optimisation and insightful reporting.  

You’ll be the guide for a team of Senior and Account Executives, overseeing their work and nurturing their careers in paid search. You are a vital point of contact for your team and clients.  

You will work with your team to manage the account and deliver performance against client business objectives, in line with the strategy that you will help build with your line manager.  

Key responsibilities 

• You are a motivational manager who sets the example to follow. You will support your team in executing & optimising paid search campaigns to the highest standards as per the Assembly formula for paid search success.  
• You will quality control the work produced by your direct team and provide constructive feedback as appropriate for their development.  
• You will fully utilise the available technology to deliver performance for clients. 
• Ensure you are adhering to agreed service level agreements and you are managing your teams’ tasks through our workflow systems to deliver on time.  
• Carry out daily diagnostics to ensure zero errors, manage risks and maintain consistent process adherence. You will fix things before they become a problem.  
• Find the insight that can help us fuel growth for clients. This will require examining data and actionable insight identification and implementation.  
• Engaged member of the wider search community through internal team meetings, training & events. 
• Turning briefs into paid search excellence. You will collate responses effectively for client sign-off.  
• Responsible for managing client’s budget on platforms such as Google Ads and Microsoft Ads.  
• Helping to foster partnership with clients and media owners. 
• You will own presentations and meetings with clients, delegating elements to your team.  
• Collaborate with other teams in your assembly and department to deliver projects. 
• You will develop client and product knowledge by proactively contributing to the search strategy using data and actionable insight.  
• Training of team members. 

Success will be measured by no account errors, constant account monitoring, improved performance and business growth for our clients, timely project completion, effective communication and great client feedback. The development of your team is a key indicator of how well you can line manage. Growth in their development through achieving their objectives is key to success. 

About Search at Assembly 

We are defining a new standard for the search industry. Through innovative operating models, proprietary technology, and amazing talent, our formula enables us to get the most from AI-powered search campaigns for our clients. Our team of up to 60 specialists (across Europe and India) ensure that we are at the forefront of what is possible. We are growing and building a team of diverse paid search professionals for the future. We want people who will question the status quo and strive for continuous excellence in everything they do. 

About Assembly

We find the change that fuels growth. We're a cutting-edge global agency combining data, tech, and top talent to supercharge the world's best brands. With over a decade in social and environmental impact, we clinched Ad Age’s 2022 Purpose-Led Agency of the Year, championing a diverse, purpose-driven culture. 

Join Assembly, and you're instantly with 1,600 digital specialists across 30 global offices, pushing boundaries in omnichannel media, data, and tech to drive brand evolution. 

At Assembly we embody three core values: Show Up - actively contribute to a space of personal and collective growth; Make Change - embrace challenges as opportunities, taking intentional steps to drive positive change; and Win Well - approach success with integrity, responsibility, and a commitment to collaboration, understanding that the journey is as important as the destination. Together, we create an environment that fosters continuous learning, adaptability, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact.

Assembly Europe is on its next growth wave. We're blending traditional media with our digital prowess. Ready for this journey? We're expanding our skillset. Join us. 

Requirements

• You never over-promise and under-deliver. Your work is to the highest standard, and always on time.  
• You are a self-starter with a passion for data and digital marketing.  
• Excellent paid search knowledge, with up-to-date certifications. 
• Operationally proficient with project management skills. You demonstrate a clear ability to manage multiple tasks and differing priorities, not only for yourself but for others.  
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Office such as Excel and PowerPoint.  
• Exceptional attention to detail. 
• An understanding of how to drive insights from data. You can focus on causation, not just correlation in data sets. 
• Evidence of being able to manage large multi-market clients and budget for Search.  
• Effective communicator. You will show an ability to be able to talk to clients about performance of accounts and optimisations.  
• Experience in line management and setting development plans for your direct reports.  
• Excellent knowledge of bid management platforms and other Paid Search technologies (Google Analytics, Google Marketing Platform, Search Ads 360, Adobe etc.).  
• You don’t shy away from taking ownership for you and your team’s output. You identify solutions to problems and are proactive to preventing issues.  

Benefits

In return for your enthusiasm and expertise, we’ll reward you with an enviable range of benefits that include, 24 days holiday a year (increasing by 1 day/year to a max of 30 with every year of service), a day of birthday leave, pension, life assurance, enhanced parental leave and access to perkbox.

Equal Opportunities

Assembly is an advocate for equal opportunity in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Social and Environmental Responsibility

At Assembly, we have a responsibility to bring impact into our every day. This means we must always look for ways in which to be conscious citizens in our roles to support society and environmental sustainability. We encourage employees to; be a conscious citizen by actively participating in our organisation's sustainability efforts, help us promote environmentally friendly practices within the workplace, collaborate with community organisations and stakeholders to support initiatives aligned with our company's values, participate in volunteer activities that benefit the community. Employees are also encouraged to make suggestions and evaluate our business practices to identify areas for improvement in social and environmental performance. Employees at Assembly demonstrate commitment to sustainability and inclusivity in their actions and behaviours

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Do you thrive on mastering complex subjects? Are you driven by curiosity and the desire to work directly with C-suite executives at some of the most prestigious financial institutions across the globe? If you're ready to kick-start a career where you'll be constantly learning, challenged, and making an i.

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