Associate Consultant / Researcher

Hire Purpose; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-led Executive Search firm based in Cheltenham seeks a driven Associate Consultant or Researcher. You will engage with candidates, source talent, and maintain databases while working closely with senior-level individuals in the finance sector. This role is office-based, suitable for recent graduates or those with relevant experience. The firm values inclusive recruitment and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in a recruitment-related field preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively via written, phone, and video.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Connect with candidates and source talent for live roles.
• Maintain and update a sharp database.
• Build global talent pools and map client contacts.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Experience with databases

Familiarity with CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Recent graduate or relevant experience

Job description

Overview

Are you an ambitious individual with determination and tenacity? Have you considered a career in Executive Search?

Do you feel confident speaking to senior level individuals using your excellent people skills.

Our client, an established, values led Executive Search firm based in Cheltenham is looking for a driven Associate Consultant or Researcher to help the team expand their reach across global markets. Based in Cheltenham (with a registered office in London), they work with some of the biggest names in finance, from Barclays and Rothschild, as well as ambitious start-ups and boutique firms across Europe and North America.

You ll connect with candidates, source talent for live roles, and write up profiles and shortlists.You ll keep the database sharp, build global talent pools, and help map client contacts, especially in North America. Expect a fast paced mix of research, outreach and collaboration!

We are looking for a confident individual with solid communication skills; written, phone,and video, who has some experience of using databases, CRM s and Microsoft Office.

You will also need strong attention to detail, a very proactive mindset and a willingness to learn,

Finally, as the business believes in the power of in person collaboration, this is primarilyan office-based role so you should live within commutable distance to Cheltenham.

If you are a recent graduate or someone with more experience, ideally recruitment related, we would love to hear from you!

Full job descriptions and client details will be released to candidates after an initial confidential discussion.

Hire Purpose champions inclusive recruitment.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

Hire Purpose is also proud to be an active member of The TEAM Network, the UK s largest recruitment community of independently owned recruitment businesses.