At Peridot Partners, our purpose is simple: transforming leadership, inspiring societal change.
Peridot Partners is a leading executive search and board recruitment consultancy working across education, charities, health and social care, social enterprises and the wider public benefit sector.
We are known for our values-based approach, deep sector expertise and commitment to delivering an exceptional experience for both clients and candidates. We build long-term partnerships, challenge traditional recruitment practices and help organisations identify leaders who can drive meaningful change.
We are also proud to be a Certified B Corporation®, reflecting our commitment to balancing purpose and profit, operating responsibly, and creating positive impact for our people, clients, candidates, communities and the sectors we serve.
As demand for our services continues to grow, we are investing in additional consulting capacity to ensure we continue delivering the quality, care and impact our clients value.
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We believe exceptional leadership has the power to strengthen organisations, improve lives, create opportunities and deliver meaningful impact for communities. Every day, we partner with schools, academy trusts, universities, colleges, charities and other purpose-driven organisations to appoint exceptional leaders, trustees, governors and board members who make a difference.
As a result of continued growth, a significant increase in assignments won, and a strong pipeline of future opportunities, we are expanding our consulting team and recruiting several Consultants or Senior Consultants to support the successful delivery of executive search and board recruitment assignments across our specialist sectors.
We’re recruiting across:
- Schools and academy trusts
- Higher education
- Charity leadership and governance
These are growth roles created to support the successful delivery of an expanding portfolio of executive search and board recruitment assignments.
As a Consultant or Senior Consultant, you will manage or support executive search and board recruitment assignments from briefing through to successful appointment.
The role combines lead consultant support, project management, research, candidate engagement, assessment, client advice and relationship development. Working closely with colleagues across consulting, research and business support, you will help ensure every assignment is delivered to the high standards for which Peridot is known.
Key Responsibilities
- Project manage executive search and board recruitment assignments from briefing through to appointment
- Research organisations, markets and prospective candidates
- Identify, approach and engage talented people from diverse backgrounds
- Write compelling recruitment materials, candidate reports and client documentation
- Brief candidates clearly and candidly on opportunities, culture and expectations
- Assess candidates through applications, interviews and selection processes
- Build trusted relationships with clients, candidates and sector stakeholders
- Support boards and appointment panels throughout recruitment campaigns
- Deliver honest, constructive and developmental feedback to candidates
- Work collaboratively with research and business support colleagues
- Maintain accurate records and project information
- Develop deep knowledge of your specialist market and sector
- Contribute to proposals, thought leadership, networking and business development activity
- Deliver an exceptional and inclusive experience for every client and candidate
Consultant Roles
Salary range: £26,969 – £31,827
Our Consultant opportunities are suitable for people at different stages of their careers.
You may already have experience in recruitment, sales, account management, customer engagement or business development. Equally, you may currently work within education, higher education, charities, governance or another sector we partner with and be looking for a new challenge.
As a Consultant, you will learn and develop Peridot’s distinctive approach to values-based executive search and board recruitment while building your expertise, reputation and professional network.
Senior Consultant Roles
Salary range: £31,827 – £45,000
Our Senior Consultant opportunities are intended for experienced professionals who can take greater ownership of client relationships, assignment delivery and business growth.
As a Senior Consultant, you will:
- Lead complex executive search and board recruitment assignments
- Independently manage the full recruitment lifecycle
- Build long-term relationships with senior stakeholders
- Develop and secure new client opportunities
- Create and deliver growth plans within your specialist market
- Prepare winning proposals and pitches
- Support business development and revenue growth
- Raise your profile and Peridot’s profile through networking, speaking and thought leadership
- Mentor colleagues and contribute to their development
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for values-driven, ambitious people who want their work to have purpose and impact.
We welcome applications from:
- Executive search and recruitment professionals
- Sales, account management and business development professionals
- Professionals working in schools, academy trusts and education
- Higher education professionals
- Charity and social impact sector professionals
- Governance and board professionals
- Finance and professional services recruitment specialists
- Individuals looking to start a career in executive search and recruitment
Most importantly, you’ll be someone who:
- Builds strong and authentic relationships
- Communicates with confidence and credibility
- Enjoys engaging with senior stakeholders
- Is organised and able to manage multiple priorities
- Applies sound judgement and attention to detail
- Is proactive, resilient and accountable
- Enjoys working collaboratively
- Is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion
- Wants to contribute to a growing and ambitious business
Trainee Consultants Welcome
We are also keen to hear from aspiring consultants who may not yet have recruitment experience.
If you bring curiosity, emotional intelligence, ambition and a willingness to learn, we will invest in your development and support you to build a successful career in executive search.
This could be an ideal opportunity for someone working in education, higher education, charities, governance, finance or another relationship-focused environment who wants to apply their experience in a different way.
You’ll benefit from structured support, mentoring and hands-on experience while learning Peridot’s approach to values-based executive search and board recruitment.
Why Join Peridot?
- Meaningful work that creates real social impact
- A collaborative, supportive and values-led culture
- The opportunity to work with inspiring leaders across education and the charity sector
- Ongoing learning, development and career progression
- Hybrid and flexible working
- A Certified B Corporation with a commitment to responsible business and positive social impact
- A growing business with ambitious plans and opportunities to match
- The chance to help shape the future of a purpose-driven organisation
- The opportunity to help transform leadership and inspire societal change
If you’d like to learn more about Peridot, our growth plans, culture or the opportunities available, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
For an informal and confidential conversation, please contact:
Drew Richardson-Walsh | Partner | drew@peridotpartners.co.uk
Vicky Hossack | Head of People (Associate) | vicky@peridotpartners.co.uk
Thank you for your interest in this role. Please download the relevant Job Description and Person Specification:
To formally apply, please submit a CV and supporting statement that clearly outlines your suitability for the role against the criteria in the person specification, including your interest and motivation in applying for this position.
Please ensure that your application is emailed to adminresponse@peridotpartners.co.uk, inserting “Peridot Partners – Consultant” or “Peridot Partners – Senior Consultant” into the subject field.
For an informal and confidential conversation, please contact:
Drew Richardson-Walsh | Partner | drew@peridotpartners.co.uk
Vicky Hossack | Head of People (Associate) | vicky@peridotpartners.co.uk
This is an open recruitment process. We are moving to interview as soon as we receive enough suitable interest, and we will be in touch as soon as possible regarding the next steps.
As a sector-leading executive search consultancy, we know the importance of creating recruitment processes that are fair, inclusive, and free from bias. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a process that values differences.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010 and can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification, please let us know.
If you require any job information in an alternative format (e.g. large print) or wish to submit your application in an alternative format, please contact Laura or Abbie.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we want to take positive action to develop the diversity of our team and, therefore, offer a guaranteed interview for any disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role.
It is important to note that this scheme guarantees a first-round interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and tell us that they’d like to be considered under the scheme. The selection decision at each interview stage will be based on the most suitable candidate, regardless of any protected characteristic(s). To opt into the scheme, please contact Laura as above.
Recruitment selection processes are based on evidence of competence stated in the person specification and in relation to our values.
Equal Opportunities Monitoring
Peridot Partners Ltd is committed to promoting equality and diversity. To help us raise awareness and support a culture that is diverse and recognises and develops the potential of all, we need to appreciate the profile of candidates who apply for positions. We will send you an equality monitoring survey at the point of receiving your applicatio. This ensures that our processes remain inclusive and equitable throughout, and provides us with important data to help us showcase our impact.
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The information provided does not form part of the decision-making process and will not affect your application.
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