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Undergraduate Marketing Executive

Posted Today by medneo UK


DescriptionJob Title: Undergraduate Marketing ExecutiveReporting to: Marketing ManagerLocation: Flexible (with occasiona...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Fixed-Term
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location London, England, United Kingdom

Marketing Executive

Posted Today by Capital Outsourcing Group Ltd


Marketing Executive (Maternity Cover)We're looking for an experienced and organised Marketing Executive on a 11-month ma...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Fixed-Term
  • Work type Not specified
  • Location Heslington, York

Management Assistent Executive Committee

Posted 1 day ago by Athora Netherlands


Ben jij een creatieve en energieke management assistant die graag samenwerkt en anderen ondersteunt om het beste resulta...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Fixed-Term Field Sales & Training Executive — Sephora UK

Posted 1 day ago by Yepoda


About Yepoda Clean K-Beauty InnovationYepoda is a clean K-Beauty brand that actually proves it works.We make Korean skin...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Fixed-Term
  • Work type Onsite
  • Location London, England, United Kingdom

Groups and Events Executive - St. Pancras London Autograph Collection

Posted 1 day ago by Autograph Collection


Position SummaryAs our Group & Events Executive at St. Pancras London, it is your responsibility to maximise all opp...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Not specified
  • Location London, England, United Kingdom

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Executive Assistant - 6 month contract

Posted 1 day ago by Enterprise Solutions from Michael Page


Executive AssistantLondon (Hybrid 3 Days Office / 2 Days Remote) | Competitive Daily Rate | ASAP Start | 6-Month Contrac...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location London Area, United Kingdom

Corporate Executive Assistant

Posted 1 day ago by rated traders ltd


Interim Executive Assistant to Strategic DirectorWe are seeking an exceptional Interim Executive Assistant to provide hi...

  • Rate £290 per day
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Not specified
  • Location London

New Business & Seller Growth Executive - TikTok Shop - UK (Third-party Associate...

Posted 1 day ago by TikTok


ResponsibilitiesTikTok Shop is an innovative marketplace fully integrated into TikTok.It brings together online sellers,...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Fixed-Term
  • Work type Remote
  • Location London, England, United Kingdom

SAP Functional Analyst SAP Transportation Management (TM), Logistics Execution...

Posted 2 days ago by Sun Technologies,Inc.


Job Title: SAP Functional Analyst – SAP Transportation Management (TM), Logistics Execution (LE), Extended Warehouse Man...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location Remote

Executive Assistant

Posted 2 days ago by Robert Half Australia


The CompanyOur client is a highly regarded organisation with a strong reputation for excellence and a collaborative work...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Melbourne, Australia

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Executive Director for Place

Posted 2 days ago by Wokingham Borough Council


Employer: Wokingham Borough CouncilSalary: £148,609 per annum, plus benefitsLocation: Wokingham Borough Council, Shute E...

  • Rate £148,609 per year
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Wokingham, England, United Kingdom

Senior Executive Assistant

Posted 2 days ago by Gi Group


IntroductionGi Group is delighted to be partnering with CCW (Consumer Council for Water) to support them with the recrui...

  • Rate £43,000 per year
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Field Sales Executive - Sazerac - Birmingham & Black Country

Posted 2 days ago by Acosta


Job descriptionField Sales Executive - Sazerac - Birmingham & Black CountryThis isn't just another field sales role....

  • Rate £33,000 per year
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Not specified
  • Location Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Marketing Executive

Posted 2 days ago by LJ Recruitment Limited


About the RoleShape the voice. Engage people. Bring culture to life.We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic, and peo...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Not specified
  • Location Leeds, Yorkshire

CDD - Client Operations Officer - Fund Execution H/F

Posted 2 days ago by Caceis


MissionsAu sein du service Fund Excecution, le Client Operations Officer - Fund Execution a pour mission première d'ouvr...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Not specified
  • Location Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg

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Junior Marketing Executive

Posted 2 days ago by REED


About the RoleWe are currently recruiting for a Junior Marketing Executive to join our client based in Cobham on a tempo...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Onsite
  • Location Cobham, Surrey

Director, International Executive Practice

Posted 2 days ago by Activision Blizzard


YOUR MISSIONThis strategic leader will take the helm of our international (EMEA/APAC) executive recruitment practice.Thi...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Not specified
  • Location London, England, United Kingdom

Executive Assistant - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Posted 2 days ago by Clifford Chance


Company DescriptionWho we are We are one of the largest international law firms in the world.With over 30 offices across...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Fixed-Term
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location London, United Kingdom

eCommerce Executive

Posted 2 days ago by Zachary Daniels


Ecommerce ExecutiveSalary: £25,000-£32,000Contract: Fixed-term contract, up to 3 monthsLocation: BrightonWe're looking f...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Fixed-Term
  • Work type Not specified
  • Location Brighton, Sussex

Executive Assistant - 13518

Posted 2 days ago by Pontoon


Location: Belfast (Clarendon Road)Contract: Initial 6-month maternity cover, with potential to extend up to 12 monthsWor...

  • Rate £143 per day
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Onsite
  • Location Belfast

About Our Executive Contract Roles in Leeds

What does a executive contractor do?

Executive interim contractors are engaged at the most senior levels of an organisation, stepping into CEO, CFO, COO, CTO, CMO, and other C-suite roles on a fixed-term basis during periods of leadership transition, strategic transformation, or operational crisis. The executive interim market is distinct from the broader contracting market in several important respects: assignments are typically sourced through specialist executive interim firms and personal networks rather than conventional recruitment channels; the selection process is driven by personal track record and board-level credibility rather than technical skills assessment; and the day rates involved are at the very top of the contracting market, reflecting the accountability, seniority, and commercial impact of the roles.

What distinguishes a strong executive interim from other senior contractors is the combination of proven P&L or functional leadership accountability, the ability to make consequential decisions under significant uncertainty and time pressure, and the personal authority to lead an organisation or function through a period of difficulty or change without the institutional support that a permanent executive builds over time. Most executive interims have held permanent roles at or near the level at which they operate as interims before transitioning to portfolio and interim work. The ability to diagnose a new situation quickly, build credibility with boards, investors, and leadership teams rapidly, and deliver visible progress within the often short window of an interim assignment is the defining characteristic of the most sought-after executive interim contractors.

What is the market like for executive contractors?

The executive interim market in the UK is a high-value, specialist segment with a distinct ecosystem of specialist interim management firms that sit between clients and candidates. Demand is driven primarily by PE-backed portfolio businesses requiring rapid leadership change, SMEs facing succession or performance challenges, and larger organisations managing leadership transitions that require immediate capability rather than a prolonged permanent search. The market is resilient across economic cycles because the situations that require executive interims, leadership vacancies, turnarounds, and rapid transformation, tend to be non-discretionary. Supply of genuinely credible candidates at CEO, CFO, and COO level with relevant sector experience is tight, which maintains the premium rate levels that characterise the executive interim market.

What is the contracting market like in Leeds?

One of the largest financial and legal centres outside London, Leeds generates sustained contractor demand from high street banks, building societies, insurance groups, and national law firms with significant presences in the city. Legal technology, regulatory change, and compliance contracting benefit from this dual concentration in a way few other regional cities can offer. The NHS and broader public sector add volume across programme delivery, clinical systems, and business analysis. Around the South Bank area, a growing pool of technology firms is gradually broadening the types of roles available beyond the traditional finance and professional services core. For contractors seeking a lower cost base without a significant reduction in opportunity, Leeds is one of the most credible alternatives to London in the north of England.

How much do executive contractors usually earn in Leeds?

Contract rates for executive roles in Leeds typically range from £800 to £1500 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.

How many executive vacancies in Leeds are there on Quality Contracts?

Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 140 executive contract roles across the site, with Leeds contributing substantially. Data reviewed up to July 2026.