Overview
Head of Growth – Media & Sport Practices
ICP Search | Sport, Media & Technology
Full-time | Senior
About ICP Search
We’re an executive search organisation focused where leadership and technology power sport, media, broadcast and production. From stadium tech to streaming platforms, elite clubs to broadcast giants, we help ambitious organisations hire the very best talent globally.
Our reputation is built on trust, pace and delivering results.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Head of Growth to drive commercial expansion across our Media and Sport practices, working closely with the CEO to shape and scale our global footprint. This role is designed for a strategic and commercially focused operator, somebody with experience of building strong client partnerships, winning retained projects and growing revenue through consultative solutions.
It’s a lead position for someone who wants to build something exceptional, not just manage what exists.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Drive Business Growth: Identify and secure new retained search opportunities across media, broadcast, OTT, sports, and related technologies.
* Expand Market Presence: Shape ICP’s visibility and brand across sport and media through partnerships, thought leadership, and client engagement.
* Lead Strategic Accounts: Build and further strengthen trusted relationships with clients, from C-suite to ownership level.
* Collaborate Across Practices: Work with our technology and delivery teams to cross-sell, expand client scope, and deliver high-value leadership and tech specialist solutions.
* Mentor and Develop Talent: Help shape the next generation of recruiters, driving commercial confidence and market understanding across the team.
* Own the Commercial Plan: Set and deliver revenue targets, track commercial pipeline performance and identify new market opportunities across sport and media.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in executive search, recruitment, or consultative sales, specifically within media, broadcast or sport.
* A commercial mindset, someone who understands how to win, grow, and retain business at a senior level.
* Confidence building relationships with founders, investors, and senior executives.
* Deep knowledge or strong interest in at least one of the following -> global sports, media and / or broadcast media.
* Strategic thinker with entrepreneurial instincts and the drive to execute.
* Natural leader who thrives in a values-led, high-performance environment.
Why Join ICP Search
* Global Platform: Work with global brands, rights holders, broadcasters and high-growth tech innovators.
* Real Autonomy: Shape and lead commercial growth with genuine strategic influence.
* Strong Culture: No egos, just a close-knit, trusted team that gets things done.
* Momentum: With international expansion planned for 2026, this is the ideal moment to take ownership and grow with us.
📩 Apply in confidence or contact Gary Peters, Chief Executive, directly for a confidential discussion.
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