Careers - Metric Search

Two Pathways

Whichever stage
you're at.

Metric invests in consultants at every point in their career — from first-job graduates through to established billers bringing established desks.

Start Your Career at Metric

Our graduate programme develops consultants from the ground up. No prior recruitment experience required. We look for intellectual curiosity, resilience, and the ambition to master a specialist sector.

You’ll join one of our three verticals — Bio, Geo, or DCX — and spend your first two years learning the market, building networks, and executing searches under the guidance of experienced directors.

Kirsty Beckwith

Graduate Success Story

What You'll Learn

Sector-specific technical knowledge and market dynamics
Executive search methodology and candidate assessment
Client relationship management and business development
Compensation benchmarking and market intelligence
Search execution from intake through placement

Accelerate Your Career at Metric

Experienced recruiters bring sector knowledge and client relationships that accelerate from day one. We seek consultants with proven track records in executive search, or deep domain expertise in our verticals, who want the platform, resources, and compensation structure to scale their practice.

Metric provides the infrastructure, brand credibility, and PE backing to support senior consultants building significant businesses.

Alex

Experienced Hire Success Story

What We Offer Experienced Hires

Immediate autonomy to run your desk within our specialist verticals
Market-leading commission structure with accelerators for top performers
Access to established client relationships and brand recognition
PE backing enabling geographic expansion and strategic hires
Clear path to equity participation for top billers

Why Metric

Built for specialists.
Rewarded for mastery.

Five reasons consultants choose Metric — and stay.

01

Specialist Model

You'll recruit within a single vertical and develop expertise that generalist recruiters cannot match. This focus allows you to understand technical requirements, build genuine market knowledge, and establish credibility with senior executives in your sector.

02

Retained Partnerships

We work primarily on retained mandates with established clients — meaning you spend time on executive-level searches rather than chasing contingent volume. Our average client relationship spans multiple years and dozens of placements.

03

Market-Leading Compensation

Our commission structure rewards placement quality and client retention. Top performers earn significant total compensation with uncapped upside tied to billings. Transparent comp plans, no team splits on individual performance, and accelerators for consultants who exceed targets.

04

Clear Progression

We promote from within based on performance metrics: billings, client retention, and placement longevity. Consultants progress through defined levels with corresponding increases in base salary, commission rates, and equity participation.

05

Backed for Growth

Southfield Capital's investment provides resources to expand our team, enter new markets, and build technology supporting consultant success. We're hiring across all offices and verticals, with particular focus on building US presence in data centres and life sciences.

The Package

What We Offer

A compensation and benefits package built for consultants who perform — and the culture to support them.

Market-Leading Uncapped Commission

Top performers earn £150k+ / $200k+ total compensation.

Workplace Pension

Employer contributions to build long-term security.

Award-Winning Culture

Great Place to Work certified · FT Fastest Growing.

Paid Socials & Birthday Off

Team events and personal celebrations.

Champagne for First Fee

Celebrate your first placement in style.

Private Medical Insurance

Comprehensive health coverage.

Refer a Friend Scheme

Bonuses for successful referrals.

Consistency Dinner

Recognition for sustained performance.

Top Performers Incentive Trip

2025 winners: Tulum 2026.

Confidential Mental Health Support

Access to professional resources.

Rolex Incentive

Elite performance recognition.

Structured L&D Development

Ongoing training and career support.

Transparent & Meritocratic Progression

Published criteria for promotion.

Work with the Best

Learn from market-leading billers.

Life Assurance

Protection for your family.

Our Values

Values make us
who we are.

Five principles that guide every relationship, every placement, every promotion.

Partnerships

We don't chase short-term wins. We build lasting relationships grounded in trust, drive, and shared success.

High Achievement

We're unapologetically ambitious and reward high achievement with uncapped commission and more.

Commitment

Commitment at Metric means showing up, following through, giving 100%, and adapting where necessary to meet our goals together.

Accountability

We empower everyone to work with autonomy, forge their own client relationships, and be accountable for their own work.

Enthusiasm

Our culture is powered by positivity, performance, and purpose — and drives every success.

Leadership

Leaders who lead
by doing.

At Metric, our leaders don't just manage — they perform.

Every leader actively contributes revenue, giving you direct access to people who know what excellence looks like because they’re living it.

They’re present, experienced, and fully invested in helping you achieve your potential.

Joe Jani

CEO & Founder

John-Joe Walker

Chief Commercial Officer

Learning & Development

Continual Learning & Development

Whether you're a recent graduate, placement student, career changer, or experienced hire — Metric gives you the tools, training, and mentorship to thrive.

01 · Foundation

The Metric Academy

An immersive two-week programme led by industry leaders, blending classroom learning, our 'Amplify' LMS platform, video content, and one-on-one coaching. For experienced hires, it's a masterclass that leverages your expertise and accelerates your impact.

02 · Continuous

Ongoing Development

A curated learning curriculum at every level. Expert-led videos, podcasts, and real playbooks for success.

03 · Global

Global L&D Team

Access content from top billers, interactive webinars, and on-demand resources across the UK and US.

Led By

Carly Brunsden

Director of Leadership & Organisational Development

Maria Temple

Learning & Talent Development Manager

Louis Haisman

Head of Sales Enablement

Yasmine Castle

Academy Manager

Global Mobility

From Nottingham
to California.

Your career can take you places.

At Metric, your career can truly take you places — literally. We believe in rewarding ambition and hard work with incredible opportunities for advancement, including global relocation.

Just ask Nick, who started his journey in Nottingham and now leads our California office.

“Moving to a new city and country where I knew no one but had the support of Metric behind me made the move to San Diego the most empowering risk I have ever taken. The support you get to make your dreams come true and achieve your life goals whilst at Metric is second to none." ” Nick Mahoney · Head of California

Nick Mahoney · Head of California

New York Fort Lauderdale Austin San Diego London Nottingham Leeds

Incentives

Incentives that
take you places.

Celebrating success together is part of our culture. Metric's 2025 incentive winners will experience Tulum in 2026 — a testament to the power of teamwork and achievement.