Associate Director

Please note: we have already received a high number of applications; however, less than 20% have recent relevant experience. If you see yourself as a suitable candidate, please do not be put off by application numbers.

This is a retained search firm working with venture capital, private equity, growth equity and corporate tech clients to place mid-to-senior leadership across Technology, Engineering and Data. Think Heads of, VPs and C-suite. Average fees sit between £30k and £60k, and 60% of their work comes from within their internal network – passed on from existing relationships.

They ve built a strong foundation with a proven leader running the Product practice. Now they re looking to replicate that success across Data and Software Engineering – and they need someone who can win retained work, deliver searches and help shape the desk.

• Deliver retained and project-based searches from mid-level through to senior leadership roles
• Build and expand client relationships across tech, data and engineering sectors
• Win new business while also capitalising on warm introductions from within the network
• Work closely with researchers and delivery consultants to execute on mandates

• Opportunity to build out and shape the Tech and Data desk within a growing business
• Proven client base with strong existing relationships – but plenty of room to expand
• Expect to bill £350k+ annually, with commission up to 38%
• Hybrid model – 2 days in the office (Covent Garden), 3 days remote
• Collaborative culture with experienced leadership and a genuine focus on results
• 20 heads in London with a handful of international offices

• 5–10 years in recruitment, ideally with a mix of contingent and retained experience
• Proven ability to sell and win retained work – comfortable engaging CTOs and senior leadership
• Driven, proactive and commercially sharp – someone who wins new business and expands accounts
• A team player who can collaborate across researchers and delivery consultants on projects
• Commission up to 38%
• Private pension and healthcare
• Events, marketing support and a clear path into leadership

If you ve got the experience to win and deliver retained searches at a senior level – and want to help build something rather than just fill a seat – this is one to look at.