Are you an experienced recruitment professional looking to take your career to the next level? Do you thrive in a consultative, high-impact role where you can work on senior-level assignments with industry-leading clients? If so, this is your opportunity to step into the world of Executive Search with a firm that values expertise, innovation, and results.

At HRM Search Partners, we are looking for an experienced recruitment consultant with a strong track record in permanent placements, ideally within technical, engineering, or manufacturing recruitment. Our business is seeking a customer centric professional who is ready to transition into the dynamic world of search.

Why move into Executive Search?

Executive search goes beyond traditional recruitment, it's a strategic, high-value service where you work closely with C-suite and senior leadership teams to identify and secure top-tier talent for key positions. This is an opportunity to work on exclusive, retained search assignments with leading clients in both the domestic and international manufacturing and engineering sectors.

Your responsibilities:

• Leading high-level search assignments from start to finish, managing the full recruitment lifecycle for critical leadership roles.
• Building deep partnerships with clients, understanding their strategic objectives, and advising on talent solutions tailored to their needs.
• Leveraging advanced sourcing techniques to engage with senior and specialist talent, utilizing market intelligence, headhunting, and research-driven methods.
• Conducting thorough candidate assessments, ensuring a strong fit for both the role and the organization through a series of competency and psychometric assessments.
• Managing a high-touch candidate experience, guiding professionals through career-defining moves with discretion and expertise.
• Driving business growth by expanding your network, identifying new opportunities, and positioning yourself as a thought leader in executive search.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven success in permanent recruitment, ideally within technical, engineering, or manufacturing sectors.
• A strong commercial mindset with a track record of developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Excellent headhunting and sourcing skills, with the ability to engage senior-level candidates.
• A consultative, professional approach with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Ambition, resilience, and a passion for identifying and placing top talent in leadership roles.

What We Offer:

• Step into Executive Search - Full training, mentoring, and access to industry-leading tools to help you make a seamless transition.
• A high-value retained search model - Work on exclusive senior-level assignments where you can focus on quality, not quantity.
• Competitive salary + strong bonus structure - Earn significant rewards for delivering impactful placements.
• Industry expertise & mentorship - Join a collaborative, experienced team that will support your growth in the executive search space.
• Ongoing professional development - Continuous training, executive-level networking, and exposure to top-tier industry events.

If you're a results-driven recruitment professional ready to progress your career and work on high-profile assignments, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out to ciaran.mccaughey@hrmrecruit.com for a confidential chat!