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: End of 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, top-tier investment banks, and Private Equity 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/