Executive Search Consultant
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Position Overview & Specifications
About The Role
The Executive Search Consultant utilises their in-depth industry knowledge and extensive network to target dynamic candidates that best fit the unique needs of our business.
- Accountable for the end-to-end management of all Executive Search activities for Harrods
- Lead and engage appointed talent researchers to jointly build extensive networks through multiple channels
- Provide exceptional communication and candidate experience throughout their engagement with Harrods
- Develop an annual search strategy and forecast for the business
- Providing guidance and support to the Chief People Officer, and Directors to ensure we are adopting the right approach when hiring Senior Leadership into and through the business
- Build detail role briefs with the executive team for all active search assignments
- Conduct in-depth first round interviews for all shortlisted candidates providing detailed candidate briefings and recommendations to internal stakeholders
About You You will have significant executive search experience gained in a leading executive search firm, working directly with external clients. In-house experience would be a benefit, but not critical, as would consumer facing business experience working with retailers and luxury brands. You will need to be skilled in identifying and attracting passive candidates, building strong pipelines across a multitude of industries and functions. You will have strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, the ability to quickly build and nurture relationships across the business. About Us Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences. Our Promise To You Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. Uniquely You At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.
If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods Additional Information: Time Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Department: HR Leadership Team (Abi Weeks)
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Executive Search Consultant roles across Harrods's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,472 - £34,063 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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