Executive Search Director
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Job Title: Executive Search Director
Location: Central London Hybrid
Employment Type: Full Time
Start date: ASAP
About The Outsiders Perspective
The Outsiders Perspective is on a mission to transform the luxury fashion beauty and consumer industries by providing unparalleled access to a diverse pool of highly skilled professionalsat a time when its needed most. We believe that better business is built by diverse teams who reflect the global consumer and we champion a skills-first approach to hiring that drives both innovation and profitability.
Our journey began with our flagship Accelerator Programme which supports professional people of colour from outside the industry as they transition into more creative consumer-focused roles. We deliver immersive workshops expert-led sessions and high-impact networking events designed to open doors to opportunity and change the face of the industry at leadership level.
Today we offer a suite of services including Global Executive Search Consultancy and Bespoke Talent Programmesall focused on redefining talent acquisition with a future-facing inclusive lens.
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly driven Executive Search Director Lead to join us full time and build a new desk dedicated to executive search. This is a senior role for someone who brings their own established network of senior contacts across industries with a proven track record of delivering revenue through trusted client relationships.
As part of our leadership team you will be responsible for identifying winning and delivering executive search mandatespositioning The Outsiders Perspective as the go-to partner for diverse exceptional leadership talent. You will be supported by a research and hiring team while also being hands-on with clients to ensure excellence in delivery.
This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing purpose-led business shape a new division and build something that will stand for change.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Client Growth
- Build and grow an executive search desk from the ground up leveraging your existing black book and warm network of senior contacts.
- Identify develop and convert new business opportunities across industries.
- Position The Outsiders Perspective as an exciting new entrant to the executive search market with a differentiated values-led proposition.
- Lead client conversations pitches and negotiations to secure long-term partnerships.
Search Delivery & Talent Expertise
- Partner with clients to deeply understand role requirements culture and leadership needs.
- Work alongside our research and hiring team to design and execute robust search strategies.
- Engage in shortlisting candidate assessment and client presentations to ensure a seamless delivery process.
- Represent The Outsiders Perspective in client meetings offering both market insight and credible counsel.
Leadership & Impact
- Play a key role within the senior leadership team contributing to business strategy and growth.
- Champion our mission to increase representation and diversity at leadership level.
- Build lasting client relationships anchored in trust expertise and shared values.
- Drive revenue growth and actively contribute to the financial success of the organisation.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven track record in executive search and business development with demonstrable revenue delivery.
- Strong existing network of senior-level contacts across industries.
- Expertise in talent acquisition and executive hiring practices.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build a new desk and scale a business line.
- Excellent client relationship communication and presentation skills.
- Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills and a results-driven approach.
- Passionate about diversity equity and inclusion with values that align to our mission.
- Collaborative and hands-on with the ability to work closely with delivery teams.
What We Offer
- A leadership opportunity to build and shape an executive search desk with impact.
- Access to an exceptional research and hiring team to support delivery.
- A place on the senior leadership team of a fast-growing purpose-driven organisation.
- Competitive base salary with a strong performance-based earning structure.
- The chance to build something that will stand for changeredefining what leadership looks like.
Join usand help reshape the future of leadership by bringing diverse exceptional talent to the forefront.
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Employment Type
Full Time
