Executive Search Consultant (Waste and Environmental Services)

Job: Executive Search Consultant (Waste Management and Environmental Services)
Location: Central Leeds (Hybrid)
Salary: £38,000 - £60,000 + OTE bonus + benefits (depending on experience)

About Newman Stewart

Newman Stewart is a mandate driven executive search firm trusted by leading organisations to deliver confidential and business critical recruitment assignments across the UK and internationally. Renowned for our rigorous research, transparent processes and commitment to exceptional outcomes, we partner with clients to secure high performing talent for senior and specialist roles.

We are now looking to appoint an ambitious and motivated Executive Search Consultant to strengthen and expand our work within Waste Management and Environmental Services.

The Role

As an Executive Search Consultant you will be responsible for winning and delivering senior level retained search assignments across waste management, recycling, resource recovery and environmental services. You will work with organisations focused on sustainability, regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

This role suits someone who can understand technical and environmentally driven markets, engage senior stakeholders confidently and deliver structured, insight led search processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Win, retain and deliver senior level retained search assignments across waste management, recycling, resource recovery and environmental services.
• Build relationships with operators, treatment facilities, environmental service providers and organisations focused on sustainability.
• Prepare clear assignment briefs and manage structured, transparent search processes.
• Conduct detailed market research, talent mapping and targeted sourcing activity.
• Engage directly with senior operational, technical and commercial candidates.
• Produce clear and well structured shortlist reports and provide timely client updates.
• Manage interviews, feedback, candidate preparation and offer negotiation.
• Contribute to business development activity and support commercial growth across sustainability driven markets.
• Operate in a way that reflects our commitment to quality, professionalism and long term partnership building.

About You

You will be an ambitious and high performing professional with experience in executive search or consultative commercial environments. You will be confident engaging with senior leaders across operational, technical and environmentally driven functions.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• A successful record in executive search generating £180,000 in annual fees, or strong performance in a consultative and commercially focused role.
• Ability to systematically win new business, secure retained assignments and build long term client partnerships.
• Strong communication, listening and relationship building skills with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and high level candidates.
• A proactive and resilient approach and the energy required to deliver high standards consistently.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• An interest in sustainability, environmental services or regulated operational markets.
• A collaborative mindset and a desire to contribute to a supportive high performance culture.
• A degree level education or equivalent professional experience is desirable.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary.
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays.
• Opportunities to work on high profile assignments across Waste Management and Environmental Services.
• A values-driven, transparent culture that recognises and rewards contribution.
• Regular team events, social activities, and celebratory dinners.
• Structured onboarding, training, and mentoring.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the success of a high performing executive search team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please apply now or contact John Tilbrook directly for a confidential conversation. Contact details can be found on the Newman Stewart website.