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Managing Consultant / Principal / Director

Location:

Manchester, UK

Company:

IRG Executive Search and Selection

About IRG

IRG is a global executive search firm, renowned for delivering retained mandates across management consulting, strategy, technology, digital, professional services, and private equity. We partner with an elite group of clients, maintaining long-standing relationships through consistent, high-quality delivery.

Our culture is collaborative, performance-driven, and client-first, fostering a supportive and professional environment where people are empowered to thrive.

Why We\''re Hiring

As part of our ambitious 5-year growth strategy, IRG is seeking entrepreneurial leaders to join our recruitment team. This role is ideal for someone looking to drive top-line growth, build a sector-focused practice, and shape the future of a high-growth executive search firm.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the delivery of consulting engagements across:

Private equity due diligence (commercial, operational, and tech)

Performance improvement

Technology transformation

Financial and operational restructuring

Translate strategic objectives into actionable transformation plans

Ensure high-quality deliverables, client satisfaction, and engagement profitability

Build and manage a high-performing team of consultants

Drive the growth and development of either private equity and MandA, strategy consulting, technology consulting or professional services more broadly

Contribute to knowledge development, methodologies, and service innovation

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., MandA, digital, data, cyber, finance)

Business Development

Develop and expand strategic client relationships at a senior level

Drive business development, with full autonomy over your practice

Your Profile

Proven leader in executive search or recruitment, ideally with a track record in retained assignments

Strong business development capabilities and client relationship management skills

Demonstrated ability to build and mentor high-performing teams

Entrepreneurial, ambitious, and ready to play a strategic role in a growing firm

Experienced in:

Big 4 Advisory

PE-backed value creation roles

Technology and digital transformation consulting

Experience working with private equity clients, portfolio companies, and/or distressed assets

Strong track record in business development and practice leadership

What IRG Offer

Highly competitive base salary with uncapped bonus potential

EMI share options – benefit directly from your success and contribution

Private healthcare, pension, and other employee benefits

Hybrid role – 4 days in the office, 1-day WFH

Clear progression path with structured personal and professional development

A chance to leave your mark in a fast-growing, agile, and entrepreneurial business

Ready to Shape the Future with IRG?

If you’re a high-performing leader ready to build something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you!

olivia.hoo@irg-es.com

07521390013

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

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