Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Who we are

H&P Executive Search is a global executive search firm delivering senior and leadership hires across legal in-house and private practice markets. We work on some of the largest and most commercially significant mandates in the industry, partnering with the largest firms in the global market.

Unlike traditional search firms, we operate with pace, specialism, and commercial focus – trusted by clients to deliver transformative hires when it matters most. Our people are ambitious, accountable, and motivated by building meaningful careers in a performance-led environment.

 

The Role

This is an entry-level executive search role designed for ambitious individuals looking to build a long-term career in high-performance recruitment.

You will be trained across the full executive search lifecycle, including business development, client relationship management, market mapping, candidate engagement, negotiation, and delivery. From an early stage, you will begin taking ownership of candidate relationships and contributing to live mandates, building the foundations of your own market and revenue stream.

This is a sales-focused, commercially driven role where progression is based on performance, not tenure.

 

What You Will Be Doing

• 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 Look For

• A degree at 2:1 or above preferred but not essential
• Ambition, drive, and entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong communication skills and commercial awareness
• Confidence in fast-paced, performance-led environments
• High levels of resilience and accountability
• Sales, business development, marketing, consulting, or competitive sporting experience advantageous
• Strong time management, work ethic, and an aptitude for sales processes
• Individuals motivated by progression, responsibility, and earning potential
• A competitive mentality with a proven track record, whether from sporting or academic achievement

 

Career Progression at H&P

Progression at H&P is transparent and merit-based. From day one, you will understand what is required to progress on a performance-led pathway into senior executive search.

High performers are given responsibility early, with the opportunity to build teams, develop new markets, and play a meaningful role in the growth of the business.

 

We offer:

• Fast-track career progression with early responsibility and exposure to senior stakeholders
• A collaborative, driven, and fast-paced working environment
• Exposure to sophisticated, future-focused markets including Private Practice Law and In-House Legal
• Relocation and international travel opportunities
• Structured training delivered by our experienced Learning & Development team at every stage of your career
• Monthly performance incentives and annual luxury holiday incentives

 

What You Can Earn

• Year 1: £40k-£60k OTE
• Year 2: £80k+ OTE
• Year 3: £150k+ OTE
• Uncapped earning potential with a clear, above-market commission structure
• High average fee sizes and faster time to first deal than market norms

Culture and Environment

H&P is a meritocratic business that rewards performance, initiative, and impact. We invest heavily in training, development, and infrastructure, with dedicated Marketing, Operations, and L&D teams to support consultants in performing at their best. You will be surrounded by high-calibre people who are ambitious, supportive, and commercially focused, in an environment that values pace, accountability, and high standards.

 

Why Join H&P Now

H&P is in a period of significant growth, expanding internationally and continuing to win larger, more complex mandates. This is an opportunity to join a business that is scaling quickly, investing in its people, and offering genuine career-building opportunities for those who want to move fast and make an impact.