Senior Consultant, Executive Search - Insurance

Senior Consultant, Executive Search - Insurance Sector

London, United Kingdom

Teneo People Advisory is a global boutique offering executive search, board recruitment and advisory services. Our clients value our work for its exclusivity, responsiveness, discretion and track record of successful completion of assignments.

As a Senior Consultant (SC) you will support the growth of the UK business as part of a global people‑advisory organization. Your responsibilities will include exceptional execution, business development support and mentoring junior team members, while leveraging collaboration with colleagues.

• Co‑lead the execution of individual assignments throughout the full search process, supporting both candidate and client experience.
• Demonstrate expertise in the research process to deliver a well‑curated shortlist of candidates for each assignment.
• Participate in the pitch process and contribute to business development efforts.
• Discover innovative methods to identify high‑potential talent within a given market.
• Support new business development and client relationship management to achieve strategic goals and financial plans.
• Adopt an increasingly commercial mindset and embed diversity throughout our processes.
• Articulate clients’ critical issues, anticipate evolving needs and suggest solutions.
• Write, edit and format client‑ready correspondence, including reports and proposals.
• Assess candidates against role requirements using detailed briefs.
• Accurately manage and enrich data across assignment, client and candidate records.
• Anticipate and communicate the needs of end‑user clients and internal stakeholders.

• Monitor industry news, trends and candidate movements; share insights with colleagues.
• Generate new thinking and insights, cultivating a culture of curiosity.
• Build internal and external networks to bring relevant expertise to clients and the team.
• Represent the business internally and externally, enhancing employee and client value proposition.
• Participate in networking events and forums.
• Maintain accurate contact information and database coding throughout all stages.
• Collaborate with the support team to maximize efficiency and accuracy.
• Conduct a substantial number of general interviews.
• Ensure adherence to best‑practice principles and maintain standards.

• Research experience in the Insurance sector is preferred; alternatively, experience in broader Financial Services with a demonstrable interest in Insurance will be considered.
• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills, strong business acumen and exceptional verbal and written communication ability.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, manage time and resources, and juggle multiple projects.
• Emerging potential to develop into a trusted advisor with deep knowledge of client business needs.
• Commitment to excellence, high attention to detail and pride in high performance.
• A collaborative colleague who demonstrates energy, contribution and leading by example across the company.
• Discretion, sound judgment and high emotional intelligence.
• Flexibility, adaptability and proactivity as part of the Teneo People Advisory team.
• Support the creation of an inclusive environment.
• Understanding of role expectations and when to seek guidance from others.

Teneo People Advisory is committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and candidates, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination and harassment regardless of race, ethnicity, disability, age, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.