This is a standout opportunity to step from agency into a high regarded, global professional services consultancy, working at the heart of a high‑performing Talent Acquisition team that supports some of the most intellectually demanding and commercially impactful work in the market.
The firm is entering an exciting phase of growth across Europe and beyond, and is looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner to join on an initial 9‑month contract, with a clear intention to convert to a permanent role for the right individual.
We need someone to partner closely with senior leaders, and play a central role in hiring top‑tier consulting talent in highly competitive markets. This role is ideal for someone with a true headhunter mindset who enjoys sourcing hard‑to‑find profiles, building trust‑based relationships, and influencing hiring decisions at the highest level.
Key Responsibilities -
- Own end‑to‑end recruitment delivery for a defined consulting vertical across Europe.
- Proactively headhunt and engage passive candidates, using targeted market mapping and tailored outreach.
- Build deep, trusted relationships with senior consultants and leadership stakeholders.
- Act as a strategic hiring partner, advising on talent availability, pipelining and market dynamics.
- Develop and maintain long‑term talent pipelines for priority and future‑focused roles.
- Collaborate closely with a high‑calibre internal TA team based in London and internationally.
- Contribute to strategic TA initiatives, process improvements and future capability building.
- Deliver an outstanding candidate experience aligned to a premium consulting brand.
To Be Successful -
- Experience recruiting within strategy consulting or professional services is a must.
- Open to someone with a background in agency recruitment with a genuine desire to move in‑house.
- Strong direct sourcing and headhunting capability, this is not a CV‑screening role.
- Confidence partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions.
- Comfortable working autonomously while thriving in a collaborative, high‑expectations environment.
- Professional‑level English is essential
- A second European language (e.g. German, French, Spanish) is a significant advantage.
In Return -
- A credible and supported transition from agency to in‑house.
- Exposure to senior global leadership and high‑impact hiring decisions.
- The chance to stretch beyond delivery into strategy, projects and long‑term talent planning.
- A hybrid model that balances flexibility with meaningful in‑person collaboration.
- Strong backing, mentoring and development from an accomplished TA leadership team.
- A clear signal for this to become a permanent position for the right person.
- Salary circa £60k annual equivalent + benefits.
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