Junior Search Consultant

Job description

Junior Search Consultant @ HyperGrowth Recruitment

£Competitive salary + commission + benefits

Full time

Hybrid - Cheltenham

https://hypergrowthrec.co.uk/

Company Overview

At HyperGrowth Recruitment, HyperGrowth Recruitment is a retained search partner to 7, 8 & 9 figure D2C eCommerce brands, scaling teams at pace

We work directly with Founders and Senior Leadership Teams to build high-performing teams that unlock the next stage of growth.

Our model is simple: pace and accuracy.

We move quickly & with precision, because scaling brands don’t have time to waste.

Every search is built around commercial reality - revenue targets, contribution margins, growth plans and team capability.

We approach hiring with an operator mindset, not a transactional one.

We intentionally keep our partner roster tight, with our core focus on delivery - this has led to a 99%+ success rate across the searches we take on.

- Operator-led thinking.

- Founder-level relationships.

- High standards.

HyperGrowth Recruitment, hiring high performing teams for hyper growth brands!

About the Role

As a Junior Search Consultant, your focus will be on finding and engaging top talent for some of the fastest-growing ecommerce brands in the market.

You’ll be trained on how to:

• Identify high-performing candidates
• Headhunt effectively
• Run strong candidate conversations
• Support retained search processes

You’ll work closely with senior team members, learning how we:

• Break down a role
• Map the market
• Approach talent in a way that actually converts

This is a learning + development role, but with clear progression into a full Search Consultant position.

We’re not looking for someone to “manage applications”, we’re looking for someone who wants to go out and find the best people in the market.

What You’ll Do

• Support on retained searches by identifying and mapping top talent
• Proactively source candidates (primarily via LinkedIn)
• Headhunt candidates with personalised, high-quality outreach
• Conduct initial screening calls to assess suitability and motivation
• Build relationships with candidates throughout the process
• Support in building detailed shortlists for clients
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and founders/hiring teams
• Ensure a high-quality, smooth candidate experience
• Maintain accurate data across systems and pipelines
• Support market research (talent mapping, salary insights, competitor analysis)
• Learn how to write strong candidate submissions
• Use AI tooling to drive efficiencies in your work

Over time, you’ll:

• Build your own network of candidates
• Start owning parts of searches
• Contribute to outreach strategy and candidate positioning
• Begin developing your own personal brand in the ecommerce space

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication skills - confident speaking to people
• High energy, proactive and driven
• Curious mindset - asks questions and wants to learn
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, willing to roll up sleeves
• Interest in ecommerce businesses

You don’t need deep recruitment experience - we care more about:

• Attitude
• Work ethic
• Willingness to learn

It’d Be Great If You Have

• Experience in recruitment, sales or a customer-facing role
• Exposure to ecommerce, DTC brands or startups
• Familiarity with LinkedIn or outreach-based work

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Uncapped commission structure (clear progression as you grow)
• Annual bonuses
• Gym membership
• Flexible hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave + your birthday off
• Pension
• Regular team socials
• Access to industry events
• Rapid progression into a Search Consultant role
• Opportunity to work directly with founders and high-growth brands

+much more

Why Join HyperGrowth?

• Learn our highly effective approach to recruitment
• Work directly with founders and scaling brands
• Build a strong network in ecommerce and consumer
• Develop real commercial, people and market skills
• Fast-track your career in a high-growth environment

If this sounds like you, hit apply or email Sam at sam@hypergrowthrec.co.uk to find out more.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cheltenham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

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