Job Title: Entry Level Recruitment Consultant

Company: H&P Executive Search

Salary: £27k base (OTE £40k–£60k in Year 1)

Location: 5 days/week in our London, Liverpool Street office

Start date: 23rd March 2026

Looking for autonomy, uncapped earnings, and fast-track career progression in a truly meritocratic environment? H&P Executive Search is hiring ambitious, entrepreneurial individuals to build a career in executive search.

This is a sales-focused role covering the full headhunting lifecycle: business development, client relationship management, deal origination, and execution. You’ll quickly take ownership of client relationships and develop your own profit streams.

H&P works with leading international clients, including Magic Circle law firms, top-tier investment banks, and Private Equity firms across the UK, US, and Europe.

What we offer

• Exceptional earning potential – £27,000 basic + £40,000–£60,000 OTE in Year 1, £80,000+ in Year 2, £150,000+ in Year 3
• Fast-track career progression with early responsibility and senior-level exposure
• A collaborative, driven and fast-paced working environment
• Exposure to sophisticated, future-driven markets – Private Practice Law, In-House Legal, Private Equity, Engineering.
• Relocation and international travel opportunities
• Exceptional training delivered by our experienced Learning & Development team at every stage of your career
• Monthly performance incentives and annual luxury holiday incentives

Key Responsibilities

• Attract and build relationships with passive candidates
• Business development across existing client relationships and new self-nurtured relationships
• Negotiation and complex end to end deal management
• Liaise and strategize with high end blue chip clientele, advising them on best business practice and procedure.
• Create detailed market maps to use for deep market penetration and coverage
• Participate in presentations, client pitches and face to face candidate interviews
• Develop a strong market knowledge to engage key clients and stakeholders.

What we are looking for

• 2:1 or above at bachelor’s level is preferred but not essential
• Ambition, drive and entrepreneurial flair
• Time management, efficiency and exceptional work ethic
• Strong communicative ability with an aptitude for sales processes
• Sales / Business development / Marketing / consulting experience is advantageous, but not essential
• Commercial awareness and a high level of EQ and IQ
• Progressive and career minded
• A personality that thrives on meritocracy and an autonomous environment
• Competitive mentality with a proven track record, either from sporting or educational background.

How to apply:

If you are interested in becoming an Entry Level Recruitment Consultant at H&P Executive Search, please click apply now and our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to arrange a call. In the meantime, take a look at our website to find out more: https://www.hpexec.com/