Graduate Executive Search Consultant 2026

Job description

Graduate Executive Search Consultant – G&E Group (Leeds)

https://ge-academy.co.uk/

Start Date: January 2026

Salary: £26,000–£35,000 base | OTE Year 1: £55,000+

G&E Group is a specialist Executive Search firm with offices across the UK, partnering with innovative companies within the Electrical and Energy industries in USA. We connect exceptional talent with organisations driving the future of clean energy and infrastructure.

We’re now looking for ambitious graduates to join our growing team in Leeds as Executive Search Consultants, where you’ll gain the skills, training, and experience to build a high-impact career in executive search and talent consulting.

The Role

As a Consultant, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-impact recruitment and advisory projects. You’ll:

• Work closely with clients to understand their business objectives and talent strategies
• Research, identify, and engage with senior-level professionals across specialist markets
• Conduct interviews and assessments to match candidates with the right opportunities
• Manage recruitment processes end-to-end, from initial brief to offer and placement
• Build lasting relationships with clients and candidates while developing your own sector expertise

This is a commercially focused, people-driven role offering early exposure to senior decision-makers and complex business challenges.

Training & Development

Your professional growth sits at the heart of what we do. At G&E Group, you’ll benefit from:

• Structured and up-to-date graduate training designed to build your consulting, research, and communication skills
• Ongoing mentorship and coaching from experienced consultants and leaders
• Fast-track progression – promotions based on performance and results, not time served
• International exposure, working closely with senior executives across the US

What’s In It for You

• High earning potential: Uncapped commission (realistic Year 1 earnings £50,000+, top performers £100K+)
• Vibrant team culture: Supportive, social, and success-focused
• Incentives & perks: Luxury trips (Ibiza, Barcelona, Courchevel), team lunches, events, and monthly bonuses
• Lifestyle benefits:
• 50% off gym memberships
• 75% off Champneys Spa stays
• Private healthcare
• Free cinema tickets + food & drink deals
• 1.5-hour lunch breaks to train or recharge
• Early finish Mondays and Fridays, plus every 4th Friday off when targets are hit

Who We’re Looking For

We want graduates who demonstrate:

• Strong commercial awareness and analytical thinking
• Confidence, clarity, and communication skills
• Motivation to succeed in a performance-driven environment
• Resilience, adaptability, and a proactive mindset
• A competitive, ambitious spirit — often with a sporty or fitness focus

Why G&E Group?

Our culture is young, dynamic, and built on shared success. We celebrate wins together, push each other to be better, and create real opportunities for growth.

This isn’t just another graduate job — it’s your launchpad to an exceptional career in executive search. You’ll be part of a business where hard work is rewarded, success is celebrated, and your career trajectory is entirely in your hands.

Apply now for our January 2026 intake and secure your place in G&E Academy 2026 – your future starts here.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English