About Neemar Search
Neemar Search is an executive and non-executive search firm specialising in the housing sector. We work on permanent and interim appointments, partnering closely with clients to deliver well-run, insight-led search processes.
Founded in 2023, the business has grown quickly through a focus on quality delivery, strong relationships and sector knowledge. We operate as a small, collaborative team with clear standards and a long-term view of our work in the sector.
The Role
As a Consultant, you will play a key role in both generating new business opportunities and delivering executive search assignments. You will work closely with clients and candidates throughout the recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a high-quality, consultative experience that reflects Neemar Search’s reputation within the sector.
This is a relationship-led role requiring strong communication skills, commercial awareness and the ability to build credibility with senior leaders across social housing.
Key Responsibilities
Research, Market Mapping & Candidate Identification
* Conduct detailed market mapping across the social housing sector, including housing associations, local authorities, ALMOs and consultancy organisations.
* Identify and engage senior-level candidates including Chief Executives, Executive Directors and senior operational leaders using targeted search methodologies.
* Build and maintain talent pipelines for retained executive search assignments.
* Carry out passive candidate engagement and headhunting activity with professionalism and discretion.
* Ensure all candidate interactions reflect Neemar Search’s values and reputation within the market.
Candidate Management & Search Delivery
* Manage candidate relationships throughout the executive search process, providing a high-touch and consultative experience.
* Conduct in-depth candidate conversations to assess leadership capability, values alignment and sector experience.
* Support candidates through interview and assessment stages, ensuring effective preparation and stakeholder engagement.
* Coordinate search processes efficiently, maintaining strong communication with clients and candidates throughout.
* Prepare candidate reports, market insights and assignment documentation to a high professional standard.
Business Development & Client Engagement
* Proactively identify, engage and develop new client relationships within the social housing sector.
* Generate and qualify executive search opportunities through targeted outreach, networking and market engagement.
* Contribute to proposal preparation, market intelligence and lead generation activity.
* Build confidence in Neemar Search’s executive search offering and convert opportunities into retained assignments.
* Develop and maintain a strong personal network of sector stakeholders, hiring managers and senior leaders.
* Attend sector conferences, events and networking opportunities to enhance market visibility and brand presence.
Skills & Experience
Essential
* Experience within recruitment, executive search, business development or consultative sales.
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Ability to build relationships with senior professionals and decision-makers.
* Commercially aware with confidence in identifying and developing business opportunities.
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
* Professional, credible and confident in a client-facing environment.
Desirable
* Experience within executive search.
* Understanding of retained recruitment methodologies.
* Previous experience engaging with senior executives or board-level stakeholders.
* Knowledge of the UK housing sector and its regulatory landscape.
Why Join Neemar Search?
* Opportunity to work within a respected specialist executive search business.
* Exposure to senior leadership appointments across the UK social housing sector.
* Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
* Genuine opportunity for professional growth and progression.
* Ability to build meaningful relationships and influence leadership conversations across the sector.