Graduate Associate Consultant - Executive Search

Lowen Talent is working a leading Executive Search firm based in Leeds operating exclusively within private equity, partnering with PE firms and their portfolio companies across Europe and North America. The firm secures investment and back-office talent for its clients, before its portfolio division goes on to place CEO, CFO and COO profiles into the businesses those firms acquire. Since its founding in 2017, the business has grown consistently year on year, and it is now expanding its Leeds team once again on the back of that success.This is a considered, research-led approach to search, worlds apart from high-volume, generalist recruitment. Every consultant is supported by a dedicated research and administration team, freeing you to focus entirely on the work that drives results: building relationships, understanding markets, and delivering for clients at the highest level. Average placement fees sit at approximately £87,000, with the firm's record fee exceeding £250,000, a clear indication of the calibre of work involved. Underpinning all of it is a culture built genuinely around self-development, where the growth of the business and the growth of its people are treated as one and the same. For graduates who embrace that, realistic earnings of £80,000 within two years are well within reach.Prior experience in sales, recruitment or exec search is NOT required - instead, we are seeking individuals who can demonstrate a hardworking, tenacious and competitive personality with a clear drive to be successful and earn money.The calibre of person they're looking forIdeally a First or at least a high 2:1 in a recent degreeA clear, demonstrable record of success, whether academic, athletic, or otherwiseGenuine ambition, paired with real ownership of your own developmentResilience and a strong work ethic, with the appetite to be challengedOpenness to feedback and a sincere commitment to continuous improvementNo experience within sales/recruitment/exec search is welcomed - we're looking for the right individual to develop.What the role involvesDelivering genuine executive search assignments, placing senior investment and C-suite professionals into private equity-backed businessesConducting thorough, research-led candidate identification, rather than relying on job boards or volume-based sourcingDeveloping specialist, in-depth knowledge of the private equity market and its key playersPartnering with clients at a consultative level, understanding their business beyond the immediate briefManaging assignments from initial brief through to successful placement, supported by dedicated research and admin resourceBeing measured against genuine progress and development, not arbitrary targetsWhat's on offerStarting salary £25-30k DOE plus uncapped bonusesYear 1 OTE £50kRealistic earnings of £80,000 by the end of year twoA culture centred on self-development, with meaningful, ongoing investment in your growthDedicated research and admin support, so your time is spent where it countsGenuine flexibility and autonomy, without the need to request permission for lunch, appointments, or the occasional day working from homeProgress measured on real development, not box-ticking KPIsA close, high-performing team that succeeds and learns togetherIf the track record and ambition are there, the investment in you will follow.If you've graduated with a strong degree, alongside a genuine record of achievement, and you're looking for a career built on self-development rather than generic sales targets, get in touch. I'd welcome the chance to talk you through the opportunity.Please apply through LinkedIn with an up to date CV or WhatsApp Yasmin on 07774570137 voicenoting your name, location, qualifications and why you're interested in this role.