Executive Search Consultant Location: Bristol, United Kingdom Employment Type: Full-time | Hybrid Working Available Salary: Competitive base uncapped commission benefits Novo Executive Search is a rapidly expanding and successful business looking to appoint high calibre executive search consultants. Across three decades we have been a dynamic and entrepreneurial executive search and talent management consultancy. We provide a stimulating and rewarding environment for talented, motivated and hardworking people. A career with us with provide fresh challenges every day. About the Role We’re looking for high-performing Recruitment Professionals who thrive on building relationships, identifying commercial opportunities, and delivering exceptional executive talent. This is a client-facing, results-driven role for someone with the confidence and strategic mindset to engage with C-suite stakeholders, win new business, and shape senior leadership teams for a wide range of clients. You’ll work closely with existing and prospective clients to understand their critical recruitment needs—then lead the charge in designing and executing high-impact executive search strategies that deliver outstanding results. Key Responsibilities * Identify and secure new business opportunities through proactive outreach, networking, and relationship development with C-suite decision-makers * Build and grow a strong pipeline of executive search mandates across multiple sectors * Partner with clients to define role briefs, ideal candidate profiles, and hiring strategies * Conduct detailed talent mapping, market research, and competitor intelligence * Lead end-to-end search projects from initial contact and proposal to shortlist, offer, and onboarding * Deliver a consultative, value-added service that positions Novo as a long-term talent partner * Contribute to company brand presence and thought leadership across relevant forums Skills & Experience * Strong track record in recruitment, talent management, executive search or headhunting. * Proven success in business development and revenue generation * Commercially astute with the ability to uncover client needs and craft tailored solutions * Highly confident in building rapport and influencing senior stakeholders * Organised, agile, and target-driven—with a passion for people and performance * Experience managing retained search assignments preferred Qualifications * Degree-level education or equivalent experience is preferred. What We Offer * Excellent salary * Lucrative commission structure with no cap on earnings * Car allowance * Hybrid working arrangements with a strong collaborative office culture * Opportunities to lead on high-profile search projects * Personal development and training opportunities * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays * Pension scheme and private healthcare * A meritocratic, entrepreneurial environment where success is celebrated