Senior Recruitment Consultant - Executive Search

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy in Reading , is seeking a highly experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead their Executive Search division. This critical role involves identifying and placing senior-level professionals into influential positions across a wide array of industries. You will leverage your extensive network, sophisticated search methodologies, and strong consultative skills to build lasting relationships with both clients and top-tier candidates. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding career path for a professional seeking to operate at the highest level of recruitment, with the flexibility of a hybrid work model in the vibrant business hub of Reading .

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of executive search assignments, from client brief to candidate placement.
• Conduct in-depth market mapping and competitor analysis to identify potential candidates.
• Develop and execute sophisticated sourcing strategies for niche and senior-level roles.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments, including behavioural and competency-based interviews.
• Drive business development efforts to secure new executive search mandates.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in executive search or senior-level recruitment, preferably within a consultancy.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex search assignments and building strong client relationships.
• Exceptional networking, research, and candidate engagement skills.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand diverse industry landscapes.
• Proficiency in operating within a hybrid working environment, balancing office and remote duties.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills are essential.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with a significant bonus structure reflecting executive placement success.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a premier executive search function.
• Access to high-level training and professional development resources.
• A flexible hybrid working arrangement, supporting work-life balance.
• Professional and sophisticated working environment in central Reading .
• Membership in industry-leading professional bodies.