This isn’t your average graduate job.
Harris+ Co is a leading global executive search firm operating across Commercial Construction, Heavy Civil Construction, Subcontracting and Life Sciences in North America and Middle East, specialising in a talent management approach to deliver exceptional results.
We offer a high-performance environment where ambition is rewarded, hard work pays off, and career progression is accelerated.
We offer one of the most lucrative commission structures in the industry—up to 60% of your fees, uncapped. Our top-performing consultants regularly earn six figures, with the very best taking home £50-80k in a single month.
There’s no limit to what you can earn—and your income reflects your impact.
World-Class Incentives
Our incentives are designed to recognise and reward those who go the extra mile:
- Luxury quarterly trips – previous destinations include Ibiza, Barcelona, Las Vegas, Meribel, and Sardinia (all in 2025)
- Michelin-starred dining experiences and exclusive events
- Team activities like go-karting, boat parties, paintball, and VIP nights out
- Regular cash bonuses, tech prizes, and lifestyle perks
Work With the Best in Business
At Harris & Co, you'll have the unique opportunity to build relationships with the top 1% of business leaders—from CEOs of global organisations to visionary entrepreneurs leading innovation in their sectors. As a Consultant, you’ll be at the forefront of strategic hiring decisions, developing the insight, confidence, and network that will set you apart for the rest of your career.
The Role:
You’ll join as a Graduate Consultant and be trained to become a full 360° Executive Search professional. You’ll be:
- Interviewing high-calibre candidates, understanding their goals, motivations, and matching them to career-defining opportunities.
- Building relationships with senior-level clients, learning what drives their businesses and helping shape their leadership teams.
- Headhunting and engaging top-tier talent, often for hard-to-fill or retained executive positions.
- Becoming a market expert, diving deep into the sectors you cover and building a strong personal brand.
- Negotiating offers and contracts, ensuring the best outcome for both clients and candidates.
Our Training & Development Includes:
- Structured graduate training programme—led by experienced industry leaders
- Classroom-based learning combined with live project work
- Continuous coaching through our Harris & Co Talent Lab
- 1-to-1 mentorship and performance feedback
- Clear, merit-based promotion path—we’ve promoted grads to senior positions in as little as 12 months; this is a place where talent rises fast and there’s no cap on your progression.
What We’re Looking For:
We're not hiring for a background (although if you have a high-level sports background that's a plus!)—we’re hiring for attitude, ambition, and potential. You’ll thrive at Harris & Co if you have:
- Commercial awareness and the ability to see the bigger picture
- Resilience - you bounce back stronger from setbacks
- Drive and hunger to exceed targets and achieve more
- Emotional intelligence - you’re a great listener and communicator
- Creative thinking and a problem-solving mindset
The Package:
- Base salary starting from £27,000 - increase guaranteed when you achieve your first promotion
- Commission of up to 60% on fees
- Bonus scheme and loyalty bonuses
- Various perks: long lunch for gym sessions, memberships, discounts,
- Full-time, permanent role with immediate and summer/September starts available
Benefits:
- Private medical insurance
- Gym membership
- Company pension
- Sick pay and wellness support
- Mentorship & personal development programme
- Regular company events and socials
- Employee referral programme
- Luxury travel incentives and prizes
This role is based in our Leeds office. Candidates must be able to reliably commute or be willing to relocate before starting.
Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
INDGE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leeds LS1 2AD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please paste the link to your LinkedIn profile below.
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
