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Researcher - Executive Search

London Permanent £40,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
As a result of international growth, we are seeking a talented and driven Research Associate to work on senior leadership and board-level projects across the UK, Europe, and North America. This pivotal role supports the development of a world-class centre of excellence for global executive search and leadership consulting.
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  • Hybrid Executive Search Researcher role available within a small firm
  • Work alongside a passionate team within the global industrial sector

About Our Client

With over 50 years of experience in international industrial sectors, this client combines deep industry insights, extensive global networks, and a unique advisory approach to help clients strengthen their leadership teams and achieve success. Their process begins by developing the ideal brief, working with clients to define the role's dimensions and position the opportunity within the market. This ensures they identify candidates with the right skills, experience, and behaviours, leveraging psychometric data to assess potential success.The firm's advisory services are rooted in relationships, knowledge, and trust, providing clients with tailored solutions spanning hiring assessments, executive coaching, and leadership development. By investing time to deeply understand a client's strategies, challenges, and ethos, they deliver advice that drives meaningful change. Their mission is to spark growth for businesses while fostering meaningful careers for individuals.

Job Description

You will collaborate with senior executives, including Partners, the Global Commercial Director, and the Senior Leadership Team, to deliver high-quality research, and foster relationships with clients and candidates. The position offers a blend of client-facing interaction and behind-the-scenes research, strategy, and reporting.Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate on search strategies, conduct research, and support candidate development for senior-level executive placements.
  • Develop search strategies, candidate profiles, and reports, ensuring alignment with client specifications.
  • Manage 4-6 active searches simultaneously, with occasional additional projects as needed.
  • Conduct industry, company, and market research to identify executive talent, with a focus on commercial, marketing, and revenue leadership roles in growth industries.
  • Stay informed on industry trends and leverage business information sources to enhance the search process.
  • Initiate first-round candidate contact, evaluate qualifications, and communicate opportunities effectively.
  • Build and maintain networks of referral sources and industry experts across industrial sectors to support future search and business development needs.
  • Maintain and enhance CRM data with C-suite contacts, delivering clear and impactful reports for stakeholders.
  • Create high-quality client-facing materials, such as pitch documents and search status updates.
  • Be the main point of contact for arranging all stages of the interview process.
  • Conduct finalist candidate reviews, references, and background checks.

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications & Skills

  • 2+ years of experience in executive search research - Must be within Manufacturing, Oil & Gas,
  • Proven ability to manage projects, multitask, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional research skills, with proficiency in using databases and online resources.
  • Interpersonal and Communication Skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
  • Strong networking and relationship-building abilities, with confidence in engaging senior-level executives.
  • Experience in delivering outstanding internal and external client service.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and CRM systems.

About You

We're looking for a motivated, resourceful, and detail-oriented researcher with a passion for excellence in executive search. The role is high-performance yet autonomous, embracing the latest technology to support flexible and hybrid working. If you are curious, full of ideas and love trying new things; if you have a 'will do' attitude, drive and determination; if you like working in a tight knit team; if you have a strong work ethic and believe in behaving with integrity and respect, then we'd love to hear from you.

What's on Offer

Salary & benefits

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a great benefits package, including medical, life and GIP insurance, as well as a gym subsidy and EV scheme for FTE's. We also provide lunch on our core days Mondays and Thursdays.

Contact
Georgie Innalls
Quote job ref
JN-122024-6606251
Phone number
+44 207 269 2237

Job summary

Job function
Business Support
Subsector
Project Administrator
Sector
Business Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Georgie Innalls
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2237
Job reference
JN-122024-6606251