The Company
Our client is a fast-growing executive search firm focused on senior-level roles across private healthcare, social care, education, and life sciences. With a strong reputation and a team-first culture, they're committed to delivering results for their clients while creating a work environment where ambition, curiosity, and collaboration thrive.
The team has earned multiple industry awards for consistently placing top-tier talent in leadership positions. High-growth businesses, investors, and operators trust them to deliver leaders who can drive real impact.
The Job
This role suits a sharp, driven individual who enjoys research and working towards a process yet also a curious mind to think outside the box. In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting high-stakes executive searches, providing detailed market intelligence, tracking top talent, and identifying the best-fit candidates for critical leadership roles.
What You'll Do
- Partner with senior consultants to research industries, companies, and candidate pools for ongoing assignments.
- Build and maintain structured databases and talent pipelines for future searches.
- Compile shortlists and prepare candidate profiles for consultant review.
- Deliver clear, insightful updates on research progress through written and verbal reporting.
- Connect directly with senior-level professionals using targeted headhunting strategies.
- Manage candidate engagement throughout the process, from first contact to follow-up.
- Keep your market knowledge sharp through regular reading, networking, and collaboration with experienced colleagues.
What You'll Get
Full onboarding, hands-on mentorship, and a mapped-out career path to help you grow into a top-tier executive researcher. Expect to be challenged, supported, and developed at every stage.
Perks include:
- Competitive base salary + commission
- Generous and growing holiday allowance
- Paid industry training and certifications
- Regular team socials and company events
- Early Friday finishes
Candidate Requirements
This role is ideal for someone with strong academic foundations, excellent communication skills, and a drive to work on high-level talent projects. You'll be comfortable speaking with executives, conducting detailed research, and contributing to a collaborative team.
Key traits we're looking for:
- Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to work
- Reliable, deadline-focused, and proactive
- Friendly, curious, and a natural collaborator
- Confident communicator who can build rapport and trust
- Self-starter who can work independently when needed
If you're intellectually curious, ambitious, and ready to make a real contribution to a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.