Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Company: H&P Executive Search

Salary: £27k base (OTE £40k–£60k in Year 1)

Location: 5 days/week in our London, Liverpool Street office

Start date: 29th June 2026

Looking for autonomy, uncapped earnings, and fast-track career progression in a truly meritocratic environment? H&P Executive Search is hiring ambitious, entrepreneurial individuals to build a career in executive search.

This is a sales-focused role covering the full headhunting lifecycle: business development, client relationship management, deal origination, and execution. You’ll quickly take ownership of client relationships and develop your own profit streams.

H&P works with leading international clients, including Magic Circle law firms across the UK, US, and Europe.

What we offer

• Exceptional earning potential – £27,000 basic + £40,000–£60,000 OTE in Year 1, £80,000+ in Year 2, £150,000+ in Year 3
• Fast-track career progression with early responsibility and senior-level exposure
• A collaborative, driven and fast-paced working environment
• Exposure to sophisticated, future-driven markets – Private Practice Law, In-House Legal, Private Equity, Engineering.
• Relocation and international travel opportunities
• Exceptional training delivered by our experienced Learning & Development team at every stage of your career
• Monthly performance incentives and annual luxury holiday incentives

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting live executive search mandates across senior leadership hires
• Engaging and building relationships with passive candidates
• Conducting detailed market mapping and research to identify senior talent
• Supporting business development activity across existing and new client accounts
• Assisting in negotiation and end-to-end deal management
• Participating in client presentations, pitches, and candidate interviews
• Developing strong market knowledge to engage senior stakeholders confidently
• Learning how to originate and convert high-value mandates

What we are looking for

• 2:1 or above at bachelor’s level is preferred but not essential
• Ambition, drive and entrepreneurial flair
• Time management, efficiency and exceptional work ethic
• Strong communicative ability with an aptitude for sales processes
• Sales / Business development / Marketing / consulting experience is advantageous, but not essential
• Commercial awareness and a high level of EQ and IQ
• Progressive and career minded
• A personality that thrives on meritocracy and an autonomous environment
• Competitive mentality with a proven track record, either from sporting or educational background.

How to apply:

If you are interested in becoming a Graduate Recruitment Consultant at H&P Executive Search, please click apply now and our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to arrange a call. In the meantime, take a look at our website to find out more:

https://www.hpexec.com/

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-06-2026

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