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Executive Recruitment Consultant

United Kingdom, Leeds · Job Posted March 03, 2026
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Alfa Executive Solutions Ltd is expanding, and we are looking for a high-calibre Executive Recruitment Consultant to join our elite team. At Alfa, we don’t just “fill roles”—we build leadership teams for some of the most innovative companies in the UK and beyond. This is a role for a strategic thinker who understands that at the executive level, the best talent isn’t looking for a job; they are looking for their next legacy.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead the full recruitment lifecycle for C-suite, VP, and Director-level mandates
  • Utilise advanced mapping and sourcing techniques to identify and engage passive, high-market-value talent
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing market insights, salary benchmarking, and organizational design advice
  • Leverage your existing network and Alfa’s reputation to win new retained and exclusive business
  • Represent Alfa Executive Solutions at industry events and through thought-leadership content

Requirements

  • A minimum of 3–5 years in executive search or senior-level professional recruitment
  • Exceptional verbal and written English, with the ability to converse confidently with board-level stakeholders
  • A proven ability to manage long-cycle, complex placements with a high degree of emotional intelligence
  • A strong existing footprint in a Specific Sector, e.g., Tech/Finance/Life Sciences
  • A self-starter attitude with the discipline to manage your own desk like a business

What we offer

  • Lucrative Commission: One of the most competitive, transparent bonus structures in the UK market
  • Autonomy: We hire adults. You’ll have the freedom to manage your desk without being bogged down by irrelevant KPIs
  • Growth Path: Clear, documented routes to Associate Director or Equity Partner levels

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