Executive Recruitment Consultant

About the Role

Our client, a premier recruitment consultancy renowned for its executive search capabilities, is seeking an accomplished Executive Recruitment Consultant to join their distinguished team in Oxford . This role demands a sophisticated approach to identifying and engaging top-tier executive talent for senior leadership positions across various industries. You will be responsible for managing high-profile client relationships and executing complex search assignments with discretion and professionalism. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an experienced consultant to operate within a highly professional, office-based setting in Oxford , leveraging deep market knowledge and an extensive network to secure exceptional leadership talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market research and identify potential candidates for executive-level roles.
• Engage with senior-level candidates discreetly and professionally to assess their suitability and interest.
• Manage the full executive search process, from initial client brief to candidate onboarding.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with senior clients and key stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice to clients on market trends, compensation, and talent acquisition strategies for leadership roles.
• Ensure the highest standards of confidentiality and ethical practice throughout the search process.

Requirements

• Proven experience in executive search or senior-level recruitment, preferably within a consultancy environment.
• Demonstrated success in placing candidates in C-suite and senior management positions.
• Exceptional networking, research, and candidate engagement skills.
• Strong business acumen and a deep understanding of various industry sectors.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a demanding, client-facing office environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and a generous commission/bonus structure.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact executive search assignments.
• Comprehensive professional development and networking opportunities.
• A prestigious and supportive office environment in Oxford .
• Access to industry-leading research tools and databases.