Consultant - Talent Management / Business Transformation

An unusual proposition: shift out of the traditional recruitment agency/search model into consultancy with a recruitment bias that weaves talent management and business transformation.

There are no easy words to explain the position - both the role and, somewhat confusingly, the company's precise yet fluid approach will be unfamiliar to most.

Global, owned by its founders, world class, belief-based and lucrative - this is a thoroughbred business.

As a consultant you will take responsibility for winning and growing a portfolio of local and international clients by working in collaboration with your specialist colleagues, half of whom derive from a management consultancy background. On a daily basis you will run (and be drawn into) a number of projects led by your unique business insight and potential, be it within a particular market sector, exposure to the rigorous testing of senior candidates, talent management know-how etc.

The role will appeal to those whose interest in traditional recruitment/search has grown stale. Perhaps you are an established account manager no longer facing incisive challenge or a consultant stymied by resourcing headaches or team management issues. In this role you will be supported by a highly skilled team dealing exclusively with candidate generation leaving you free to innovate and consult.

You must have heart, push back and a wish to hone perhaps under-used skills. You must want to let go of what you know to learn again. You must be willing to return to asking a client WHY client rather than just WHAT and HOW.

Of key importance is your ability to work in a fluid, collaborative environment. You must be able to challenge colleagues yet be generous with your time/knowledge when developing solutions. Rigidity, an inability to let go of fixed ideas and a wish to work singularly have no place in this company.

The best candidates will have:
•6-10 years within high value recruitment, consultancy or professional services management
•An ability to sell retained search services and/or work towards client exclusivity
•Courage and strong personal drive
•Great interpersonal and problem solving skills
•An understanding of business priorities and strategies