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About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Director to join our European retained executive search practice, focusing on the Europe regional team and global HR practice. This is a high-accountability role for an experienced executive search professional to own search delivery and executive for complex, enterprise-level searches, develop client accounts, and carve an industry niche. You will have the opportunity to work on European and US roles, building a transatlantic network and operating across multiple industries.

Responsibilities

End-to-end involvement in search delivery and execution – owning research and market mapping strategy, candidate management and playing an active role in client management across multiple retained searches
Front-of-client exposure and a voice in shaping search strategy
Direct engagement with CHRO’s, CEO’s and Board level executives across industries
Close partnership with Senior Partners and Managing Directors on high-profile search engagements
Become a trusted advisor to our existing client network
Become an expert in your particular function or sector, taking an active role in business development meetings and starting to build your own network of client relationships
Mentor and develop Associates and Associate Directors
Support the continued growth of the European business, maintaining our high standards of quality, rigor, and execution

Requirements

6+ years in retained executive search or senior-level executive recruiting
Experience managing multiple concurrent executive searches
Demonstrated ownership of research strategy, market mapping, and candidate management
Experience contributing to client management – leading update calls, providing insight and advice on sector/functional alignment and culture fit
Some experience leading engagements end-to-end
Strong executive presence and communication skills
High standards for quality and accountability
A can-do attitude, optimistic and high energy in approach
A passion for the job and your sector/functional alignment
2+ European languages preferred (one being English)

Location

London

Work Type

Hybrid
Remote

Experience Level

Senior Director
6+ years

Benefits

Flexible remote work environment
Paid parental leave
Office setup stipend

About the Company

Purpose-Driven Work: Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and gives back to the community by donating 10% of annual profits to support underserved youth and educational opportunities.
Impactful Projects: Contribute to meaningful projects that positively impact clients’ organizations, communities, and the development of diverse leaders.
Professional Growth: Gain exposure to various aspects of the business, with opportunities for mentorship, leadership development, and career advancement.
Be Bold: Think strategically, seeing implications and creative paths. Innovates commercially – seeks to understand client perspective to drive impact. Innovates internally - seeks to improve processes, procedures, and technology used within and across their teams.
Be Excellent: Deliver client ready work, with attention to detail, raising the bar of expectations within team and with data integrity to include the use of all company tools and systems. Motivated by excellence to the benefit of clients and our firm.
Be United: Be an inclusive ‘team player,’ willing to support, develop and ‘go the extra mile’ to deliver impact with others. Proactively develops trusting relationships both within and outside our firm.
Be Authentic: Demonstrate awareness, coachability and a desire to grow with continuous improvement. Motivated by a personal purpose aligned with our firm’s mission and values. Is accountable for delivery of client ready work.

Equal Opportunity

Modern Executive Solutions is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for everyone, regardless of ethnicity, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, national origin, age, disability status, veteran or military status or care-giver status. Please contact us at careers@modernexec.com if you need assistance completing this application.