Job Description
Job Title: Entry Level Recruitment Consultant
Company: H&P Executive Search
Salary: £27k base (OTE £40k–£60k in Year 1)
Location: 5 days/week in our London, Liverpool Street office
Start date: 23rd March 2026
Looking for autonomy, uncapped earnings, and fast-track career progression in a truly meritocratic environment? H&P Executive Search is hiring ambitious, entrepreneurial individuals to build a career in executive search.
This is a sales-focused role covering the full headhunting lifecycle: business development, client relationship management, deal origination, and execution. You’ll quickly take ownership of client relationships and develop your own profit streams.
H&P works with leading international clients, including Magic Circle law firms, top-tier investment banks, and Private Equity firms across the UK, US, and Europe.
What we offer
* Exceptional earning potential – £27,000 basic + £40,000–£60,000 OTE in Year 1, £80,000+ in Year 2, £150,000+ in Year 3
* Fast-track career progression with early responsibility and senior-level exposure
* A collaborative, driven and fast-paced working environment
* Exposure to sophisticated, future-driven markets – Private Practice Law, In-House Legal, Private Equity, Engineering.
* Relocation and international travel opportunities
* Exceptional training delivered by our experienced Learning & Development team at every stage of your career
* Monthly performance incentives and annual luxury holiday incentives
Key Responsibilities
* Attract and build relationships with passive candidates
* Business development across existing client relationships and new self-nurtured relationships
* Negotiation and complex end to end deal management
* Liaise and strategize with high end blue chip clientele, advising them on best business practice and procedure.
* Create detailed market maps to use for deep market penetration and coverage
* Participate in presentations, client pitches and face to face candidate interviews
* Develop a strong market knowledge to engage key clients and stakeholders.
What we are looking for
* 2:1 or above at bachelor’s level is preferred but not essential
* Ambition, drive and entrepreneurial flair
* Time management, efficiency and exceptional work ethic
* Strong communicative ability with an aptitude for sales processes
* Sales / Business development / Marketing / consulting experience is advantageous, but not essential
* Commercial awareness and a high level of EQ and IQ
* Progressive and career minded
* A personality that thrives on meritocracy and an autonomous environment
* Competitive mentality with a proven track record, either from sporting or educational background.
How to apply:
If you are interested in becoming an Entry Level Recruitment Consultant at H&P Executive Search, please click apply now and our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to arrange a call. In the meantime, take a look at our website to find out more: https://www.hpexec.com/