Managing Consultant / Principal / Director

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Managing Consultant / Principal / Director

Location: Manchester, UK

Company: IRG Executive Search & 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 M&A, strategy consulting, technology consulting or professional services more broadly
• Contribute to knowledge development, methodologies, and service innovation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., M&A, 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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