Interims Executive Search Consultant

Interim Executive Search Consultant

London | Boutique Executive Search | £50,000–£60,000 + bonus

This is an opportunity to step into the engine room of a high-quality boutique executive search firm, working at the sharp end of interim C-suite delivery.

We’re recruiting on behalf of a London-based executive search business that specialises in placing interim CFOs, CEOs and CTOs into private equity–backed and listed businesses, primarily across consumer, media and technology.

This is very much a delivery-led role - ideal for someone who thrives on process, detail and pace, and wants exposure to senior stakeholders without being thrown into hard BD on day one.

The role

You’ll sit as a key part of the interim search function, working closely with a Partner and effectively acting as number two in the team.

Our client are also open to someone at Principal/Partner leve in a fee earning role. Salary c£80,000.

Typical assignments include:

• Interim CFO, CEO and CTO mandates
• Six-month contracts and upwards (with some retained perm work)
• UK-focused, with occasional US and European exposure
• Average day rates around £500
• Fast-paced searches, often turning around in a week or less

You’ll engage with:

• Private equity funds and investment directors
• Chairs, board members and senior executives
• FTSE 100 and complex international organisations

This role suits someone who is:

• Highly organised, process-driven and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working at pace on senior, high-stakes searches
• Naturally diligent, calm and professional with senior stakeholders

Background-wise, you could come from:

• Interim recruitment (ideal, but not essential)
• Contingent recruitment with strong delivery discipline
• A junior or delivery role within executive search (Interims)

Experience placing interim leadership or senior management profiles is a big plus, but strong crossover experience will absolutely be considered.

Why this role stands out

• Join a collaborative, genuinely nice team in a respected boutique
• Work directly with a Partner and gain deep exposure to interim search
• Clear progression - including future BD and client ownership if that’s where you want to go
• Four days per week in a London office, one from home
• Serious senior-level exposure without the usual big-firm bureaucracy

Package

• £50,000–£60,000 base salary
• Bonus structure
• Long-term progression within a boutique executive search environment

If you’re delivery-focused now but want a longer-term path into senior interim search and advisory work, this is a rare and very credible opportunity.

For more information, contact Paul Reid @ Permanent People today.