Executive Search Consultant
4 days ago
Harrogate
Trainee Executive Search Consultant Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 (OTE) + Commission (10%–60%) Start Date: Immediate Company Overview Our client is a rapidly growing recruitment firm based in the centre of Harrogate, just moments from Valley Gardens. Renowned for delivering high-quality recruitment solutions, they are currently expanding their team with four graduate-level hires. The business also operates a sister company, offering clear pathways for long-term career progression and potential equity opportunities for top-performing individuals. The Opportunity Seeking driven and ambitious graduates to join as Graduate Resourcers in a 180-style role, initially supporting existing mandates across high-demand verticals. You'll work closely under the guidance of a high-performing team lead, in an environment where high standards, long hours, and tangible results are part of the DNA. Key Responsibilities • Identify, screen, and engage with candidates for active vacancies, • Worn on live roles with efficiency and precision, • Assist consultants and business development staff in fulfilling clients hiring needs, • Contribute to a high-energy, results-oriented team environment Progression Path • First 6 months: Focus on delivery/resourcing (180 role), • Post-6 months: Choose your path:, • Continue within the Data Centres vertical, • Progress into a 360 Recruitment/BD Consultant role, • Long-term growth may include leadership & equity. Working Culture & Hours • Mon–Thurs: (hard-working, performance-driven culture), • Friday: Typically a half-day, off by 1 PM or even the day off if targets hit., • Three-day weekend model: Earn your time off by putting in the graft early in the week, • Dress Code: Smart casual – office culture values fitness, sharpness, and energy What’s On Offer • Competitive base salary (£25k–£30k, flexible DOE), • Uncapped commission: earn 10%–60% from day one, • Access to live, revenue-ready roles from the outset, • Opportunity for rapid progression in a high-impact environment, • Equity potential – proven with past hires, • Supportive team and founder-led leadership Ideal Candidate Profile • Hardworking, high-output individuals with a clear career focus, • Ambition to earn, grow, and build within a fast-paced firm, • Strong preparation: research-driven, goal-oriented, and commercially aware, • Cultural fit: switched-on, energetic, competitive – no ego, no entitlement, • Not a role for “coasters” – this is for grafters who want to build something real, • Capable of working towards KPIs About the Team You’ll be working directly under Managing Director, in a motivated and tight-knit team where expectations are high, and the rewards are higher. Past hires have accelerated quickly, with one example being Tyler, a consultant, who earned 25% equity in the spin off firm in under two years. Interested in applying? Be ready to demonstrate a clear understanding of the business, show initiative, and prove you’re ready to contribute to a winning team.