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.