Careers at H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C)

At H.I.E.C we deliver transformational leaders for our clients through Executive Search, but we also believe that a role at H.I.E.C can be a transformational experience for your career.

With 13 offices in 11 countries, a global P&L and exciting clients to work with all over the globe, H.I.E.C is a truly exciting place to work.

H.I.E.C is also a high growth firm and to truly get the most out of a career with us, we want to find exceptionally talented people to add to our high achieving and vibrant team.

Please read on to find out more about what a career at H.I.E.C could mean for you.

Life at H.I.E.C

H.I.E.C is an exciting place to work and develop your career. Our team is expanding and we are always looking to find like minded people to join us.

It is important to us that everyone that works at H.I.E.C has the opportunity to grow and develop, whilst also creating a healthy work/life balance and a high level of wellbeing.

We embrace hybrid working arrangements that suit your life.

We understand the importance of mental health. That’s why we offer dedicated mental health days and access to wellbeing resources throughout the year.

From regular team breakfasts and lunches to monthly socials, we create plenty of opportunities to build relationships beyond the daily work.

Our colleague-led social and charity committees organise various events throughout the year, from quarterly fundraising initiatives to festive celebrations and team-building activities, ensuring something meaningful and enjoyable is always on the horizon. Plus, our volunteering programme allows you to contribute to causes you care about, with paid time off to support your chosen initiatives.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that Diversity & Inclusion is much more than a statement in a company policy, we actively seek to provide opportunities to people of diverse backgrounds that are looking at careers in Executive Search. We demand it of ourselves and our clients are always asking for diverse candidates to help them achieve true Diversity & Inclusion in their workforces.

We support them not only by finding them the right candidates but we are also often asked to support them in ensuring that their hiring processes and interview formats are suitable for all candidates, regardless of whom they are.

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We apply the same approach to hiring for our H.I.E.C team. We also acknowledge that we are not the finished article and must continuously improve to ensure that we become a truly diverse and inclusive organisation.

Supported from Day One

New team members benefit from our Buddy Programme, pairing you with a colleague in a similar role from another office location to help you settle in quickly and build your global network. During those crucial first months, your buddy provides informal guidance, cultural insights, and a confidential sounding board – creating connections that often develop into lasting professional relationships.

Developing our Consultants

Making the jump within Executive Search from Consultant to Principal can be a daunting step. We provide all our Consultants with the training and support they need to continuously develop themselves towards the next stage of their careers.

Our Values

  • We are one team
  • We embrace diversity
  • We strive for excellence
  • We take our responsibility seriously

H.I.E.C Leadership Principles

Accessible Leadership
As a boutique, we maintain a leadership presence that is approachable, honest and involved.

Integrity and Trust
Honesty and transparency, we build trust and long-term partnerships in a competitive industry.

Agility & Flexibility
We are 1 firm and 1 P&L. We adapt and respond quickly. We build deep relationships internally and externally, giving us the edge over less adaptable competitors.

Resilience
We embrace the challenges of working in an international boutique. We use our learnings and experiences as opportunities to learn, grow, and develop.

Commitment to Excellence
We ensure every search and placement reflects our dedication to quality, by showcasing our ability to deliver high-impact hires.

Lean, high impact
We maximize the value of an international boutique by streamlining and evolving our operations, leveraging technology, and empowering teams to work efficiently.

Continuous Learning and Innovation
Our people are the business: The H.I.E.C Learning & Development Platform encourages continuous evolution and collaboration.

Internships

At H.I.E.C we offer rolling and seasonal paid internships globally. Our intern programme can be targeted to a particular area of what we do, while some might prefer to try out a variety of roles and tasks that are make up the day-to-day business we do.

We post our internship vacancies with the aim of supporting the next generation of Executive Search professionals by giving them a taster of what life is like working with us.

As with all roles we advertise, our Diversity and Inclusion approach does not stop at our experienced hires, we believe in opportunities for all, right from internships, all the way to partner level.