Job Specifications
Associate Consultant
£30,000 base + commission
Central London | Office-based
**No experience needed**
Are you looking to build a long-term career in executive search, working directly with Partners and senior stakeholders at some of the world’s most recognisable brands?
Our client is a boutique executive search firm, who operate at the very top end of the market, delivering 100% retained search assignments for FTSE 100 and Fortune 250 clients across the Technology sector.
With a standout year behind them and an exceptional start to this year, they are looking to grow their team based in Central London.
Role Highlights
As an Associate, you’ll join a close-knit delivery team working directly with the Partners on live searches from day one. This is a hands-on role offering exposure to senior-level mandates and high-calibre clients, with a strong emphasis on quality, research depth, and communication.
Key responsibilities include:
Mapping senior-level talent markets across Tech functions
Conducting first-stage calls with candidates at VP, SVP, Director, and Senior Director level
Supporting live retained searches from day one
Proactively reaching out to candidates via LinkedIn and targeted email outreach
Building credibility and rapport with senior stakeholders early in the process
Delivering well-researched, high-quality shortlists (quality over quantity)
For the first 12-18 months, the role has a strong research and delivery focus, with progression built on capability, trust, and exposure rather than KPIs.
You Will Need
Bachelors Degree (2:1 or above required) with strong academic foundations
Someone who can demonstrate tenacity, resilience, and drive through academics, work experience, or extracurricular pursuits
An outgoing, confident communicator comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders
A team-oriented individual excited to help build something and get involved from day one
Candidates open to a research-heavy start, with long-term progression in executive search
Prior search experience is not required. Cultural fit, communication style, and motivation matter most.
Why You’ll Love It
£30,000 base + commission
On-the-job, desk-based onboarding with a structured introduction to each part of the business
Direct, daily access to the Partners
Exposure to senior-level executive search from the start
High-quality retained work with market-leading clients
Excellent culture with a genuinely close-knit team
Significant long-term progression
Apply now to take your career to the next level with a pioneering company.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. They are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
About the Company
FIFTEEN WEST is a search to search business dedicated to building recruitment teams across the globe. As trusted advisers to our long-standing client base, we partner with exciting recruitment businesses who are scaling across the USA. We pride ourselves on building and maintaining long term relationships and continuously delivering to and growing our network.
Headquartered in London and New York, we have over fifteen years' experience within the recruitment to recruitment industry.
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