Executive Search Consultant

Our HR team is now looking for an experienced Executive Search Consultant to lead on the executive search requirements of the business, utilising high quality search strategies that lead to strong, diverse candidate shortlists for Directors and C-Suite level vacancies. 

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 

This role is a fixed term contract covering a maternity leave and is across three days a week. These three days can be flexible.  

In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, a competitive holiday allowance, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan. 
 
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