Trainee Recruitment Consultant (Exec Search) Brentwood, Essex
£23,000 – £27,000 basic + commission (OTE £50K Year 1)
We’re working with a high-growth executive search firm who are looking to hire ambitious individuals into their Brentwood office as they scale.
The Opportunity Founded just over a year ago, the business is already performing at an exceptional level, with both founders billing over £500K+ annually (including a £700K biller in 2025).
They specialise in senior leadership hires (£120K+ salaries) across:
- Manufacturing
- FMCG
- Automotive
Operating on a global scale:
- 50% Europe (Germany, Switzerland, France)
- 50% US market
With strong existing client relationships and a high volume of live roles, they are now looking to bring in delivery consultants to support growth.
The Role (Delivery Consultant) - Managing candidate processes for retained and contingent exec search assignments
- Working closely with founders on live mandates
- Headhunting senior leadership talent globally
- Building candidate networks within niche markets
- Opportunity to progress into a full 360 consultant role
Commission & Earnings - Average fee: £40,000
- Delivery consultants work on 50% of the fee
- 25% commission on their portion
- Example: £40K deal = £5K commission
What’s on Offer - Brand new Brentwood office with parking
- 8:30am – 5:30pm working hours
- 2x incentive trips per year
- Clear progression into 360 recruitment
- High-value, senior-level market from day one
Who They’re Looking For - Sales-driven individuals (recruitment, FX, brokerage or similar backgrounds)
- Early-stage career professionals with strong ambition
- Competitive, money-motivated mindset
- Resilient, driven, and eager to learn
Apply Now If you’re looking to break into high-value executive search or step into a business where you can earn strong money early, apply today or reach out for a confidential chat.