Senior Researcher – Boutique Executive Search Firm – Temp – Perm £22ph

Our client, a start-up boutique search firm in Mayfair is looking for an established Researcher to join their fast growing business. As a Researcher you will assist partners in all aspects of business development and search execution. He/She focuses on providing timely, informed, industry specific knowledge both on the marketplace and on key executives directly impacting the Consultants’ ability to win business and close client mandates.

On search assignments, the Researchers primary responsibilities are to (not limited):
• Where appropriate, attend client briefing meetings with the consultant, write up meeting notes and produce parts of the role specification
• Hold a kick-off meeting with the Consultant, assist in developing the search strategy and target list of companies and provide previous relevant assignment experience.
• Identify new candidates using a variety of external methods, e.g. online resources, the Internet, calling companies and trade associations, referencing directories and conferences.
• Put together a relevant worklist based on a good understanding of the brief, articulating decisions about candidates clearly and logically.
• Produce documents in client ready formats during the search process.
• Where appropriate attend and contribute at Client progress meetings with the Consultant
• Partner closely with the Consultant and keep him/her in the loop on new potential candidates, developments in the client organisation, market developments etc that might impact the mandate
• Follow correct processes and ensure adherence by the Consultant/Assistant team
• Mobilise resources effectively to ensure work is delivered on time and to a high quality
• Ensure intelligence gained throughout the course of the assignment is captured in the internal database

In addition the Researcher will support business development and knowledge management initiatives:

• Track market/client/candidate developments and disseminating this information in a targeted manner. Highlight appropriate potential business development opportunities
• Produce targeted marketing presentations outlining the Firm’s experience locally and globally in selected areas
• Provide synthesised analysis of markets, competitors and compensation as required
• Proactively provide insights on industry trends and key companies
• Monitor client activity in the local market charts, candidate lists, industry trends) via desk and telephone research

Candidate Profile
The successful candidate should have a proven track record of delivering high quality research within a professional services, search or corporate environment. He/She will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of research methodologies and tools. Equally the successful candidate will be able to build close working relationships with consultants and act as a collaborative team player with all colleagues.

Compensation
A competitive salary with associated benefits, plus performance related bonus.