Executive Search Intern – C-Suite Recruitment (Sports, Fashion & Outdoor)
Locations: Miami, UK, UAE | Internship Duration: 6-12 months | Compensation: Competitive stipend + performance-based incentives
About Us
Virtua Group is a premier Executive Search firm specialising in C-suite, Board, and senior leadership placements for the Sports, Fashion, and Outdoor industries. With offices in Miami, the UK, and Dubai, we work with global brands and high-growth businesses to secure top-tier leadership talent. We are seeking three ambitious post-graduate interns to support our Recruitment Directors in each geography. This is an exceptional opportunity for highly driven individuals eager to build a career in executive search, talent strategy, and leadership consulting.
Why Join Us?
Work alongside C-level executives and leading brands, gain global exposure across the US, UK, and the Middle East, receive hands-on mentorship, and benefit from a fast-track career path with potential full-time opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Research: Assist in identifying and engaging top C-suite candidates, conduct market analysis, talent mapping and support headhunting efforts.
Candidate & Client Engagement: Help screen senior candidates, prepare executive reports, and participate in client meetings.
Business Development & Operations: Track industry trends, assist in client pitches, and contribute to thought leadership initiatives.
Administrative Support: Manage scheduling, writing and posting of job ads on our company website and LinkedIn, and supporting with invoice and financial management tasks.
Marketing & Branding: -Organise intro decks, gather industry news for our social media posts and assist in content creation.
Who We’re Looking For
Ideal candidate is a recent graduate and holding a degree in Business, HR, Psychology, Sports Management, or related fields. Passion for Sports, Fashion, and Outdoor industries, exceptional communication and research skills, ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and fluency in English (additional languages are a plus). Excellent time management skills and proficient in Word and Excel. A least 1 years experience within a customer facing based role with experience in executive search, consulting, or talent acquisition preferred but not required.
What You’ll Gain
1-on-1 mentorship, hands-on experience in executive recruitment strategy, exposure to global business networks, and the potential for a full-time role in a growing international firm.
How to Apply
Send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re passionate about executive search and the Sports, Fashion & Outdoor industries to Nichola@virtuaexec.com with the subject "Executive Search Internship – EMEA" or apply via this add.