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Senior Principal

Korn Ferry

London, LON, United Kingdom
full-time
Executive
Assessment & Succession
Professional Services
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Posted 1h ago · Listing expires Aug 7, 2026

Compensation

Salary not disclosed

About the Company

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that specializes in organizational strategy, total reward, leadership development, and assessment. They operate across multiple countries and focus on helping organizations build effective talent pipelines and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on assessment and succession
  • Lead senior-level client discussions on leadership effectiveness and talent strategy
  • Oversee delivery of integrated assessment and succession workstreams
  • Ensure quality and impact of delivery across A&S engagements
  • Lead, mentor, and develop team members within the A&S team
  • Contribute to the growth and reputation of the Assessment & Succession practice

Requirements

  • Significant experience leading complex assessment and succession engagements
  • Strong track record of advising senior leaders on executive assessment and succession
  • Experience applying psychometric and behavioural assessment methods at senior levels
  • Relevant accreditation in assessment methods is advantageous
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience; postgraduate qualification in psychology is desirable

Skills & Tools

Senior assessment & succession advisory capability
Assessment expertise
Senior client credibility
Programme leadership
Judgement and resilience
Inclusive leadership style
Strategic thinking
Technology literate