Researcher - C-Suite - #2110479

Executive Researcher – Central LondonBasic Salary: £50,000 | OTE: ~£75,000

We are seeking an executive researcher to assist an executive search consultancy specialising in senior leadership and mission-critical appointments for private-equity backed, high-growth, and established organisations.

The firm partners closely with investors and portfolio businesses to deliver leaders who drive transformation, value creation, and long-term growth. The approach is rooted in rigorous research, deep market understanding, and a commitment to exceptional service.

The Role

The business is seeking an experienced Executive Researcher to support the delivery of high-quality executive search mandates. This position plays a pivotal role in identifying, engaging, and assessing C-suite and senior leadership talent, ensuring clients receive outstanding shortlists. It’s a hands-on research role suited to someone who enjoys complex, high-impact assignments and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed market mapping and research for senior and executive-level searches
• Identify and source high-calibre C-suite and senior candidates across multiple channels
• Approach and engage senior professionals with confidence and credibility
• Assess candidates against client briefs, ensuring alignment on capability and cultural fit
• Build and maintain long-term relationships within relevant leadership markets
• Work closely with Consultants throughout the search lifecycle to ensure successful outcomes
• Prepare thorough candidate reports, profiles, and shortlists for client delivery
• Maintain accurate records and data within internal systems
• Provide insight on market trends, talent availability, and competitor activity

About You

• Proven experience as an Executive Researcher, Senior Researcher, or similar role within executive search
• Strong experience sourcing, shortlisting, and speaking with senior and C-suite candidates
• Demonstrated track record supporting end-to-end executive search assignments
• Confident communicator able to engage credibly with senior stakeholders
• Proven experience delivering senior or C-suite search assignments for private-equity backed organisations
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong storytelling ability when presenting candidate insights
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, curious, and committed to delivering high-quality work

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile executive search assignments
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Hybrid working (office-based near St James/ Knightsbridge/ Mayfair, London)
• Clear development and progression pathways within executive search
• Competitive salary and benefits package