Executive Search Consultant – Leeds Graduate Scheme 2026
Location: Central Leeds (City Centre)
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 + uncapped commission
OTE Year 1: £60,000+
Earn Big. Progress Fast. Win Early.
Graduating in Summer 2026 and ready to build a career where your results directly drive your income?
This is not your typical graduate job. This is a high-performance, meritocratic role where you’ll be given real responsibility from day one, backed by industry-leading training and the opportunity to earn well above your peer group straight out of university.
WHO WE ARE
We’re a leading international Executive Search consultancy and part of the GB Group, specialising in Construction, Civil Engineering, and Life Sciences markets.
From our Central Leeds office, we partner with high-growth US businesses, helping them secure elite leadership talent. Leeds is one of the UK’s fastest-growing commercial hubs, giving you access to a thriving professional network without the cost of London.
We’re scaling rapidly, meaning more opportunity, faster promotions, and bigger earning potential for ambitious graduates.
THE ROLE
This is a 360° recruitment role where you’ll build your own client base and candidate network. You are essentially running your own business within ours.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Winning new business and building long-term client partnerships
- Headhunting top talent through cold calls, networking, and LinkedIn outreach
- Pitching opportunities to senior professionals and negotiating high-value deals
- Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from first call to final placement
- Closing deals and generating revenue (and commission)
- Building a specialist market where you become the go-to expert
The better you perform, the more you earn – no caps, no limits.
WHAT WE OFFER – BUILT FOR HIGH PERFORMERS
We give you everything you need to succeed, then reward you heavily for it:
- Uncapped commission from day one
- OTE £60K+ in Year 1 (top performers exceed this)
- Fast-track promotions based purely on performance
- Structured 2-week onboarding + continuous 1:1 coaching
- Clear path to six-figure earnings within 3–5 years
LEEDS-SPECIFIC PERKS & LIFESTYLE BENEFITS
Work hard, win big, and enjoy it all in one of the UK’s best cities:
- Prime City Centre office (close to bars, cafés, and transport links)
- After-work drinks in Greek Street, Call Lane & Leeds Dock
- Team socials across Leeds best venues (rooftop bars, bottomless brunches, and steak nights)
- Easy commute & lower living costs vs London – keep more of what you earn
- Corporate discounts for Green Rooms, Box, Manhatta
- Gym discounts & fitness culture (popular local gyms + run clubs)
- Early Finish Fridays – start your weekend early
INCENTIVES – BE REWARDED FOR WINNING
We don’t just talk about performance, we celebrate it:
- Monthly incentives (fine dining, race days, sporting events, go-karting)
- Quarterly international trips (Ibiza, ski trips, Marbella, Dublin)
- Annual Christmas party abroad (e.g. Barcelona)
- Spot prizes, team competitions & cash bonuses (Top Biller Rolex)
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You don’t need recruitment experience, but you do need drive:
- Confident, competitive, and target-driven
- Resilient – you bounce back and keep pushing
- Money-motivated and ambitious
- Strong communicator who can influence senior professionals
- Commercial mindset and willingness to learn
- Highly organised and proactive
If you’ve played sport, competed, or thrived in high-pressure environments, you’ll fit right in.
Minimum requirement: On track for a 2:1 degree (any discipline).
WHY JOIN US?
Executive Search is one of the highest-paying graduate career paths, rewarding those who are willing to work for it.
In return, you’ll get:
- Industry-leading training
- Rapid career progression
- Direct control over your earnings
- A high-energy, ambitious team environment
- The opportunity to build a six-figure career from Leeds
Ready to Compete and Succeed?
If you’re ambitious, money-driven, and ready to outperform your peers, this is your opportunity.
Apply now to join our 2026 Graduate Scheme.
Please note: we are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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