Associate

Higher - AI recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist executive search firm is seeking an Associate to build and manage search pipelines for AI and data roles. Candidates will research target markets, identify exceptional candidates, write engaging outreach messages, and support both clients and candidates through interview processes. Ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals, the role emphasizes drive, curiosity, and integrity. This position offers a unique opportunity to partner with experienced consultants in the recruitment space.

Qualifications

• Drive, curiosity, and integrity are essential traits.
• Recent graduates or early-career professionals (6–24 months of experience) welcome.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage search pipelines for AI & data roles.
• Research markets and identify top candidates.
• Write engaging outreach messages and profiles.
• Coordinate interviews and support candidates through the process.
• Collaborate with consultants on global searches.

Job description

Job Description

We’re hiring an Associate at Higher

Higher is a specialist executive search firm based in London working at the intersection of AI, data and technology.

We partner with world‑class startups & scaleups (like Fyxer AI, Sightline Climate, Nexcade, Comand AI) and mission‑driven enterprises (like Kraken, OVO and E.ON Next), helping them hire exceptional technical specialists and leaders.

With over 13 years’ experience, we are known for our uncompromising quality, integrity, and genuine partnership approach. Our mission: raise the bar for recruiters everywhere. You can read more about our values here.

What you’ll do

• Build and manage search pipelines for cutting‑edge AI & data roles
• Research target markets and identify world‑class candidates
• Write engaging outreach messages and candidate profiles
• Coordinate interviews and support clients & candidates through the process
• Partner with experienced consultants and the Founder on global searches

Who you are

You might be a recent graduate or early‑career mover (6–24 months in).

What matters most is your drive, curiosity and integrity.