Executive Consultant- Interim

Join Hays Executive in London as a Senior Recruitment Consultant, engaging with C-suite clients and candidates

Your new company
Hays Executive - Interim is part of Hays Recruitment, a global leader in specialist recruitment. Based in our flagship London office, you'll join one of the fastest-growing teams within the business. Our Executive Search and Interim division is uniquely positioned with access to an extensive portfolio of current and previous clients across the UK, leveraging the full breadth of Hays' specialist services. We work closely with Hays Solutions to deliver comprehensive leadership hiring support, including assessment, benchmarking, and DE&I consultancy.
Your new role
As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you will focus on engaging with C-suite and Director-level candidates and clients within the interim market, across either the public sector (PSEC) or private sector. You'll manage high-value interim search campaigns, build strong internal and external relationships, and collaborate with other senior consultants and service lines. Your remit will be UK-wide, and you'll play a key role in delivering leadership talent across specialisms such as HR, Finance, Technology, and Construction & Property.Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining relationships with C-suite decision-makers
• Running interim search campaigns with a consultative approach
• Sourcing and recruiting top-tier interim leadership talent
• Collaborating with RPO/MSP teams and specialist consultants
• Driving business development and leveraging leadership placements for wider opportunities
• Contributing to a high-performing team with a strong growth trajectory

What you'll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• Proven experience as a Senior Recruitment Consultant or above
• A strong track record in business development and recruitment
• Experience working with senior-level candidates and clients
• A consultative approach and understanding of executive search methodologies
• The ability to build and maintain long-term relationships across sectors

What you'll get in return
At Hays, we offer a career with unrivalled progression and a culture that's described as high-energy, inclusive, and growth-oriented. You'll benefit from:

• Uncapped commission, paid every 4 weeks
• Performance-based incentives, including international trips
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Global mobility opportunities across 33 countries
• Industry-leading training and development
• Access to a diverse and supportive culture, with wellbeing initiatives and employee networks
• The chance to do meaningful work in a purpose-led organisation committed to DE&I and sustainability

What you need to do now
If you're ready to take the next step in your recruitment career and make an impact in executive interim hiring, apply now.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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