Joss Search

private equity and alternative investment

CandidateManager

London, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Candidate Manager at Joss Search. Skills: Candidate Management, Recruitment, Relationship Building. Proactively source high-quality business support candidates (EA, PA and senior support roles). Conduct screening and registration interviews”

Industry & Context.

private equity and alternative investment

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Recruitment experience, ideally within an agency environment and/or recruiting business support roles, A PA / EA background, partnering closely with senior stakeholders, now keen to move into a people-focused, commercially rewarding career, Thrive in a high-pace, high-standards environment, Care deeply about people, detail and delivery, Are naturally relationship-oriented and commercially curious, Enjoy being part of a collaborative, high-performing team

Nice to Have

Recruitment experience, ideally within an agency environment and/or recruiting business support roles, A PA / EA background, partnering closely with senior stakeholders, now keen to move into a people-focused, commercially rewarding career

What You'll Do.

Proactively source high-quality business support candidates (EA

PA and senior support roles)

Conduct screening and registration interviews

trusted relationships with candidates

Shape and manage talent pools for repeat and retained searches

Deliver an outstanding

thoughtful candidate experience at every stage

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with various levels of consultants

Full Job Description

**Candidate Manager** **London | Hybrid (Mon, Wed & Thurs in office)** At **Joss Search** , we partner with some of the world’s most influential private equity and alternative investment firms, delivering exceptional EA, PA and operations talent into high‑growth environments. Now, we’re looking for an experienced recruiter to join us as a **Candidate Manager** in our **flagship London Perm Team** – a high‑performing, relationship‑led group at the heart of our business. **Why Joss Search?** We’re a **boutique global brand** with offices in London and New York along with a leading reputation for doing recruitment properly. High quality, deeply relational, and genuinely human. We’re also proud to be: * **Employee owned** via an Employee Ownership Trust * **Award‑winning** – including _APSCo_ and _The Sunday Times Best Places to Work_ * A business where **top consultants bill £300k+** , supported by exceptional Candidate Managers This is a **fast‑paced, high‑performance role** where standards are high, learning is constant, and success is shared. **The Role** As a **Candidate Manager** , you’ll play a pivotal role in building and nurturing our candidate network, the backbone of Joss Search. You’ll work closely with various levels of consultants to: * Proactively source high‑quality business support candidates (EA, PA and senior support roles). * Conduct screening and registration interviews. * Build long‑term, trusted relationships with candidates. * Shape and manage talent pools for repeat and retained searches. * Deliver an outstanding, thoughtful candidate experience at every stage. This is not CV‑flicking recruitment. It’s **consultative, values‑led and relationship‑driven** – with real ownership and commercial exposure. **About you** We’re open on background, but **curious about two profiles in particular** : * **Recruitment experience** , ideally within an agency environment and/or recruiting business support roles **OR** * A **PA / EA background** , partnering cl

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