Recruitment Researcher (Executive Search)
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000
Based in Farringdon
Hybrid - 2 in the office / 3 days working from home
A successful management consultancy and recruitment firm supporting housing, charity, and public sector organisations is seeking a Recruitment Researcher to join its permanent recruitment team. The role involves working closely with consultants to identify and engage high-calibre, C-suite talent, building and maintaining relationships with candidates for current and future opportunities, and conducting in-depth research to support client hiring decisions.
Key Duties:
Recruitment Research & Delivery
- Lead research across multiple recruitment projects, identifying and engaging high-quality candidates through databases, online tools, and networks.
- Proactively approach candidates via phone, email, and social media, conducting informal suitability assessments to gauge interest and fit.
- Deliver a professional, positive candidate experience, providing clear guidance throughout the process.
- Produce high-quality longlists, candidate summaries, and insightful reports, including market intelligence and recruitment metrics.
Market Intelligence & Systems
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future opportunities, supporting sourcing strategies and attraction campaigns.
- Engage emerging talent through research, networking, and social media while championing diversity and inclusive hiring practices.
- Maintain accurate candidate records and stay up to date with market trends and recruitment best practice.
General
- Build strong relationships with colleagues, Senior Associates, and coordination teams to ensure smooth delivery.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies.
- Commit to continuous professional development while contributing to wider organisational goals and a collaborative team culture.
Skills and Experience Required:
- Degree educated (or equivalent experience).
- Previous experience in recruitment preferred, ideally within an executive search environment.
- Background in a professional, outbound or client-facing role with a strong focus on relationship building.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Knowledge of the social housing, care, charity, or public sector is advantageous but not essential.
- Strong written skills with the ability to produce high volumes of work to a professional standard.
- Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
Benefits:
- 25 days of annual leave
- Up to a 10% bonus based on company and individual performance
- Pension- up to 5% employer / 5% employee
- Health insurance
- Death in service 2 year's salary
- Hybrid 2 in the office / 3 days working from home
If you are a Recruitment Researcher with Executive Search experience, please apply now !!!
