Executive Search Consultant – Belfast
Location: Belfast City Centre
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (reasonable flexibility required)
Salary: £35,000 (OTE £57k)
Join Northern Ireland’s Leading Recruitment Partner, work alongside industry leaders, engage with senior decision-makers, and deliver high-impact recruitment solutions that genuinely shape organisations.
At Staffline Recruitment Ireland, we connect exceptional people with exceptional opportunities.
Our Executive Search Division works at the highest levels of business, partnering with Northern Ireland’s biggest public and private sector employers to deliver senior and C-suite appointments that shape the future of organisations.
We’re seeking a confident, commercially minded Executive Search Consultant who thrives in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment, someone who can open doors, build trust with senior leaders, and close high-value deals with professionalism and precision.
Why Staffline?
As part of the island’s largest recruitment group, you’ll benefit from unrivalled brand recognition, a warm network of national clients, and the tools and support to accelerate your success:
* Competitive base salary with industry leading commission structure
* 36 days annual leave (including public holidays)
* Private healthcare, life assurance, and pension plan
* Reward & Recognition scheme
* Career development and clear progression pathways
The Role
You’ll play a key role in delivering retained and contingent executive search projects — building lasting partnerships with clients and guiding senior candidates through pivotal career moves.
Client Development
* Win and deliver executive search mandates across Northern Ireland
* Develop long-term relationships with business leaders and HR decision-makers
* Lead tender responses, proposals, and strategic client presentations
* Represent Staffline at senior networking and industry events
Candidate Engagement
* Identify and approach top-tier talent using advanced search techniques
* Advise candidates with professionalism and discretion
* Manage every stage of the recruitment process from briefing to offer negotiation
* Maintain a pipeline of executive talent across multiple sectors
Quality & Compliance
* Ensure full compliance with legal and company standards
* Maintain accurate, up-to-date CRM records
* Provide regular market insights and activity reports to the Head of Executive Search
What You’ll Bring
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in a performance-driven recruitment or sales environment
* Proven record in winning and delivering new business
* Strong knowledge of executive recruitment practices
* Confident using LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Degree-level education
* Full driving licence or access to transport
Attributes that define success:
Commercially astute | Results-focused | Credible and persuasive | Professional in every interaction | A natural networker and relationship builder
Ready to take the next step in your executive search career?
Send your CV or get in touch to arrange a confidential conversation.