Trainee Executive Search Consultant

Looking to progress into a more strategic, senior-focused recruitment role?

Our client is a respected Executive Search firm specialising in senior IT Infrastructure appointments across Networking, DevOps, and Information Security. Established in 2011, they are a European market leader with offices in London and Bristol, known for their high standards, strong culture, and long-term approach to developing talent.

• Deliver retained and exclusive executive search assignments

• Build long-term relationships with senior candidates and clients

• Operate in a consultative, quality-driven search environment

• Develop deep market knowledge within a specialist IT infrastructure domain

• Market-leading commission structure with excellent earning potential

• Full executive search training (market mapping, stakeholder engagement, search strategy)

• Clear and structured career progression

• Annual super-incentive trips (e.g. Las Vegas, skiing in Austria)

• Quarterly Lunch Clubs at top restaurants

• Annual European city breaks (e.g. Amsterdam, Barcelona)

• Regular company socials and events

No prior executive search or IT experience required — full training provided.At least one year’s experience in recruitment or sales is preferred.

You will be:

• Intelligent, articulate, and commercially aware

• Confident working with senior-level professionals

• A fast learner with strong communication and presentation skills

• Ambitious, driven, and motivated by long-term career progression

• Able to demonstrate success outside academia (sport, leadership, travel, fundraising)

If you’re ready to build a long-term career in executive search within a high-performing firm, apply now or contact SW6 Associates today.