Senior Consultant – (AI & Data)

London | Hybrid

Salary: Flexible | Commission: Up to 45%

50% Retained Clients - 50% Exclusive

***£140k+ OTE achievable at c. £300k annual billings***

Overview

Our client is a boutique executive search firm specialising in AI, data, and advanced engineering hires for high-growth technology startups.

They partner closely with founders, CTOs, and investors on senior, business-critical roles, operating a low-volume, high-quality search model with a strong focus on retained and exclusive mandates.

Due to a high volume of live searches and recent team changes, they are looking to hire an experienced consultant to strengthen delivery capability and take ownership of complex search work.

The Role

This is a hands-on, senior individual contributor role with immediate responsibility for end-to-end delivery across retained and exclusive search assignments.

The focus is on quality delivery, not high-volume sales. There is scope to contribute to client development over time, but this is not a hard BD role.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering senior-level search assignments across AI, data, and engineering
• Partnering with founders and senior technical leaders on hiring strategy
• Running detailed market mapping and proactive headhunting
• Engaging and assessing senior IC and leadership candidates
• Managing multiple complex searches while maintaining a high quality bar

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in technical recruitment (AI, data, ML, or software preferred)
• Background in search / boutique recruitment, or a top performer from a larger agency
• University degree required
• Stable career history with clear progression
• Comfortable working with demanding, technical clients
• Autonomous, accountable, and delivery-focused

Compensation

• Flexible base salary (aligned to experience and risk appetite)
• Commission up to 45% of billings, paid quarterly
• £140k+ OTE achievable at c. £300k annual billings
• Alternative higher-base / lower-commission structure available for delivery-focused profiles

Working Model

• London-based candidates preferred
• Hybrid working (office presence expected)
• Fully remote working not supported

Why Apply

• High-quality retained work with serious clients
• Immediate responsibility and autonomy
• Strong earning potential without sales pressure
• Opportunity to play a meaningful role in a growing boutique

Interested?

Apply directly or message for a confidential conversation.