Managing Consultant / Principal / Director
Location:
Manchester, UK
Company:
IRG Executive Search & Selection
About IRG
IRG is a global executive search firm, renowned for delivering retained mandates across management consulting, strategy, technology, digital, professional services, and private equity. We partner with an elite group of clients, maintaining long-standing relationships through consistent, high-quality delivery.
Our culture is collaborative, performance-driven, and client-first, fostering a supportive and professional environment where people are empowered to thrive.
Why We're Hiring
As part of our ambitious 5-year growth strategy, IRG is seeking entrepreneurial leaders to join our team. This role is ideal for someone looking to drive top-line growth, build a sector-focused practice, and shape the future of a high-growth executive search firm.
Key Responsibilities
Client Leadership & Delivery
* Lead and oversee the delivery of consulting engagements across:
* Private equity due diligence (commercial, operational, and tech)
* Performance improvement
* Technology transformation
* Financial and operational restructuring
* Translate strategic objectives into actionable transformation plans
* Ensure high-quality deliverables, client satisfaction, and engagement profitability
Practice Leadership
* Build and manage a high-performing team of consultants
* Drive the growth and development of either private equity and M&A, strategy consulting, technology consulting or professional services more broadly
* Contribute to knowledge development, methodologies, and service innovation
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., M&A, digital, data, cyber, finance)
Business Development
* Develop and expand strategic client relationships at a senior level
* Drive business development, with full autonomy over your practice
Your Profile
* Proven leader in executive search or recruitment, ideally with a track record in retained assignments
* Strong business development capabilities and client relationship management skills
* Demonstrated ability to build and mentor high-performing teams
* Entrepreneurial, ambitious, and ready to play a strategic role in a growing firm
Experienced in:
* Management consulting (Top-tier or boutique)
* Big 4 Advisory
* PE-backed value creation roles
* Corporate restructuring / turnaround / transformation
* Technology and digital transformation consulting
* Experience working with private equity clients, portfolio companies, and/or distressed assets.
* Strong track record in business development and practice leadership
What IRG Offer
* Highly competitive base salary with uncapped bonus potential
* EMI share options – benefit directly from your success and contribution
* Private healthcare, pension, and other employee benefits
* Hybrid role – 4 days in the office, 1-day WFH
* Clear progression path with structured personal and professional development
* A chance to leave your mark in a fast-growing, agile, and entrepreneurial business
Ready to Shape the Future with IRG?
If you're a high-performing leader ready to build something meaningful, we'd love to hear from you