Associate Recruitment Consultant

Associate Consultant

New York | Hybrid (WFH Mondays & Fridays)
$60–65k + Uncapped Commission

This isn’t just another role in staffing, it's working with BIG Private Equity brands, it's finding the BEST candidates, it’s the start of a performance-driven career with plenty of opportunity to grow.

At Joss Search, we’re looking for motivated, ambitious individuals who are excited by progression, earning potential, and the opportunity to build something long-term. Whether your drive comes from sport, academia, work, or personal goals, we’re more interested in how you show up than where you’ve come from.

You’ll join a high-performing team working with some of the world’s most respected Private Equity firms, building meaningful relationships and developing a career with real earning potential.

Why Joss Search?

• Employee-Owned – You’re not just an employee; you’re a part-owner, sharing in our success. This includes eligibility for annual bonuses.
• Outstanding Benefits & Perks – 19 days paid leave, paid team lunch every Wednesday, medical, dental, 401k + match, and more.
• Annual Company Trip - 2024 (Lisbon, Portugal), 2025 (Hamptons, USA) & 2026 (United Kingdom)
• Outstanding Culture - 4.8* on Glassdoor, 1st class employee net promoter score, APSCO Recruitment Winners 2025 and Times Top Business to work for 2025 & 2026.

Who thrives here:

You don’t need to have worked in recruitment before, but you’ll likely relate to some of the below:

• You’re motivated by goals, progression and the chance to earn well
• You take pride in your work and are willing to put in effort when it counts
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same
• You’re naturally driven, but also collaborative and team-oriented
• You’re open to feedback and focused on improving over time

We’re particularly interested in people who have performed in:

• Customer-facing or high-energy environments. OR
• Recruitment inhouse or in staffing agency OR
• Sales or target-driven roles. OR
• Executive Assistant or business support positions. OR
• Competitive settings (sport, academics, or other areas where you’ve pushed yourself).

What you’ll be doing:

As an Associate Consultant in our New York Temporary team, you’ll:

• Source and evaluate high-calibre business support candidates
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Develop the commercial and relationship skills needed for a successful career in recruitment

This is high-quality recruitment, at pace, in a business that will support you to become the best.

About Joss Search

We’re a values-led, mission-driven business dedicated to championing the candidates we support. Our core values – passionate, authentic, team-focused, challenging, and humble – define who we are.

Apply now and take your first step toward a rewarding career in recruitment