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Associate at Carlin Hall Ltd | Careers in Executive Search | raluca.voichita@carlinhall.co.uk
Senior Associate – Executive Search
A leading specialist executive search firm focused exclusively on the Professional Services sector is seeking a Senior Associate to join their high‑calibre team. This role is integral to the successful delivery of senior leadership mandates across consulting, advisory, legal, digital services, and other expert‑led professional services organisations.
Working within a deeply relationship‑driven and insight‑led search environment, you will help shape talent strategies for some of the most respected brands in the sector while building influential networks with senior industry leaders.
What You’ll Do
* Partner with experienced Consultants and Partners to deliver senior searches across the Professional Services landscape.
* Conduct structured market mapping, talent identification, and rigorous candidate assessment.
* Build trusted relationships with consultants, partners, and functional leaders across top‑tier firms.
* Develop deep knowledge of the competitive and commercial dynamics shaping the professional services ecosystem.
* Contribute to thought leadership, pitch materials, and client insights to elevate delivery quality and market reputation.
* Engage directly with clients, gaining early exposure to strategic conversations and delivery excellence.
What You’ll Bring
* A minimum of 2 years in executive search (professional services experience advantageous but not essential).
* Strong intellectual curiosity and the ability to quickly grasp sophisticated business models and advisory disciplines.
* Confident communication skills, professional maturity, and the credibility to engage with senior stakeholders.
* A research‑driven mindset with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
* A collaborative approach, ambition, and the drive to build a long‑term career in specialist executive search.
What’s on Offer
* The opportunity to work with Partners who are deeply established within the professional services community.
* Exposure to complex, senior‑level mandates that will accelerate your development in a specialised, high‑reputation niche.
* A supportive, high‑performance culture with real opportunities for progression.
* Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a modern, well‑equipped working environment.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Consulting, Human Resources, and Business Development
* Industries: Executive Search Services, Business Consulting and Services, and Staffing and Recruiting
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