Posted September 17, 2026 · Closes September 17, 2027
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Job Description
About H&P Executive Search
H&P Executive Search is a global executive search firm specializing in senior and leadership hires across legal in-house and private practice markets. The company partners with leading international businesses, including top-tier law firms and global investment banks, operating across the US, Benelux, Germany, and London desks. Unlike traditional search firms, H&P operates with pace, specialism, and commercial focus, trusted by clients to deliver transformative hires when it matters most.
Role Overview
As a Graduate Executive Search Consultant, the successful candidate will embark on a sales-focused career where progression is based on performance rather than age or experience. From day one, structured training, real responsibility, and the opportunity to earn uncapped commission are provided in a genuinely meritocratic environment. This position is ideal for recent graduates or individuals with experience in sales, hospitality, retail, or competitive sport who are ambitious, resilient, and eager to build a successful long-term career in high-performance recruitment.
Key Responsibilities as Graduate Executive Search Consultant
- Manage the full recruitment process from initial conversation through to placement
- Become a market specialist within the assigned sector
- Build and maintain relationships with senior candidates and clients
- Learn how to originate and deliver high-value executive search assignments
- Work closely with experienced consultants and directors on live mandates
- Contribute to business development, client relationship management, market mapping, candidate engagement, negotiation, and delivery
Salary & Earnings Potential
- £27,000 basic salary with uncapped commission
- Realistic Year 1 earnings of £40,000–£60,000
- £80,000+ earning potential in Year 2
- £150,000+ earning potential in Year 3
Start Your Career in Executive Search
Join a company that values performance, initiative, and impact, offering genuine career-building opportunities for those who want to move fast and make an impact. H&P Executive Search celebrates diversity, inclusion, and teamwork, investing heavily in training, development, and infrastructure to support consultants in performing at their best. Whether it is a first role or a career change, this is an opportunity to build a meaningful career in a performance-led environment surrounded by high-calibre, ambitious, and supportive people.
Apply Now to become a Graduate Executive Search Consultant with H&P Executive Search and kick-start a rewarding career in executive search.
Requirements
- Recent graduate from any degree discipline (2:1 and above preferred) Competitive mindset developed through sport, academics, or previous work experience Experience in sales, business development, hospitality, retail, marketing, or other customer-facing roles Strong communication skills with a genuine enjoyment for building relationships and speaking with others Ambitious, self-motivated individual seeking rapid progression and uncapped earning potential Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and confidence to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
Benefits
- Industry-leading training from the Learning & Development team Fast-track progression with early responsibility Collaborative, ambitious, and high-performing culture Monthly incentives and bi-annual holidays International travel and relocation opportunities Dedicated Marketing, Operations, and L&D teams to support consultants
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