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Building scalable and profitable recruitment businesses through talent acquisition and investments

Executive Search Director – Marketing, Commercial, or Digital

Soho, London – Hybrid | Executive Search | Agency Recruitment

Join One of the UK’s Best Places to Work

At 3Search, we’re proud to be recognised in The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Medium Organisations to Work For and winners of Best Places to Work. We’re not just building a recruitment business—we’re creating a home for ambitious, values-driven recruiters who care about doing things the right way.

About Us

3Search is a specialist recruitment agency focused on marketing, digital, and commercial talent. From digital marketing to e-commerce, CRM to analytics, product to project management—we connect top professionals with industry-leading businesses across the UK and the US.

Backed by 11 Investments, we’re part of a fast-growing group of high-performing recruitment brands with a shared commitment to growth, collaboration, and purpose.

Why Now?

2024 was our strongest year ever—surpassing even our record-breaking 2022. We’ve significantly expanded our Executive Search proposition, and we’re now looking for experienced Executive Search Partners to help take it to the next level.

2024 Highlights:

• Launched two new businesses
• Entered complementary markets to strengthen cross-sector expertise
• Invested heavily in our executive team—driving record job flow
• Opened a presence in New York City to lead our US expansion
• 100% of employees are proud to work here*
• 100% intend to stay with us for the next 12 months*
• 100% would recommend us to a friend*

*As reported in our 2024 anonymous employee survey

Our Values:

Bravery. Growth. Belonging. Kindness.

Your Role: Executive Search Partner

As an Executive Search Partner, you’ll lead senior-level searches across marketing, digital, and commercial disciplines. You’ll work directly with clients at C-suite and -1 level, manage high-value assignments, and play a key role in shaping our executive proposition and mentoring the next generation of recruiters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and nurture a network of senior candidates and clients
• Win and deliver retained and exclusive mandates at executive level
• Build long-term relationships that drive growth and increase market share
• Manage full-cycle recruitment processes with precision and professionalism
• Provide strategic insight and thought leadership to clients and peers
• Negotiate complex deals and influence key decision-makers
• Collaborate with and mentor colleagues, embodying our values and work ethic
• Support training and development initiatives across the team
• Act as a brand ambassador in the market

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven success in executive search and senior-level recruitment
• Strong billing record and experience delivering large individual revenue targets
• Confidence in running retained searches and managing senior stakeholder relationships
• Natural communicator with a commercial and consultative mindset
• Thought leader with a genuine passion for your niche
• A collaborative team player who uplifts others and leads by example
• Someone who still loves doing recruitment

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive commission and incentive structure
• Full training and career development at every stage
• Hybrid and flexible working (typically 3 days/week in Soho office)
• Free breakfast and soft drinks
• ️ Private family healthcare through Vitality
• Enhanced parental leave (6 months full maternity pay)
• Established, well-regarded brand to grow your career
• Company-wide social events each quarter
• Financial wellbeing support and planning

Let’s Talk

Click Easy Apply or connect directly with Sarah Selisko for a confidential chat about the opportunity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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