Executive Researcher - January Start

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Job summary

A leading executive search firm is looking for an Executive Researcher to conduct market mapping and engage executive-level candidates. You will build and refine talent lists, contribute to search strategies, and prepare industry insights. The ideal candidate has a degree from a top university and is ambitious with strong stakeholder engagement skills. The role offers a £32k base salary, hybrid work options, and numerous benefits including private healthcare and annual team events.

Benefits

£32k base salary + discretionary bonus up to 45%

Private healthcare and dentalcare

28 days holiday + bank holidays + two-week Christmas shutdown

Annual team ski trip every January

Cycle-to-work scheme

Clear progression pathways with biannual salary reviews

Qualifications

• Minimum ABB at A-Levels (or equivalent).
• Degree from a Top 20 university.
• Internships or commercial experience highly desirable.
• Highly ambitious with a strong drive for career progression.
• Confident, articulate, and comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market mapping to identify relevant organisations and senior talent.
• Source and engage executive-level candidates through direct outreach and networks.
• Build and refine longlists/shortlists supported by robust research insights.
• Contribute to search strategy development and client-facing deliverables.
• Conduct initial screening and candidate assessment.
• Prepare briefing packs, talent intelligence reports, and industry insights.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date search progress within CRM systems.
• Track industry trends, competitive landscapes, and leadership movement.

Skills

Market mapping

Executive-level candidate sourcing

Research insights

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree from a Top 20 university

Minimum ABB at A-Levels or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Are you looking for a role that blends rigorous research with meaningful, client-facing work? Want real ownership of your career while learning directly from industry leaders with 25+ years of experience of executive search expertise?

About The Company – Executive Researcher

We are a specialist executive search firm dedicated to securing transformative leadership talent for high-growth and market-leading organisations. Our work is rooted in meticulous, research-led search across executive and board-level appointments, with particular focus on technology, digital, and innovation-driven sectors. Renowned for our discretion, analytical depth, and precision, we partner closely with founders, investors, and senior leadership teams to solve their most critical hiring challenges. Every assignment is underpinned by original research, comprehensive market mapping, and a consultative approach ensuring not only a successful placement but the right long-term leadership fit. Operating across the UK, Europe, and the US, we bring a global perspective with an unwavering commitment to excellence.

The Benefits – Executive Researcher

• £32k base salary + discretionary bonus up to 45%
• Private healthcare and dentalcare
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays + two-week Christmas shutdown
• Annual team ski trip every January
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunities to join client lunches, dinners, and events
• Clear progression pathways with biannual salary reviews

The Role – Executive Researcher

• Conduct market mapping to identify relevant organisations and senior talent
• Source and engage executive-level candidates through direct outreach and networks
• Build and refine longlists/shortlists supported by robust research insights
• Contribute to search strategy development and client-facing deliverables
• Conduct initial screening and candidate assessment
• Prepare briefing packs, talent intelligence reports, and industry insights
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date search progress within CRM systems
• Track industry trends, competitive landscapes, and leadership movement

The Ideal Profile – Executive Researcher

• Minimum ABB at A-Levels (or equivalent)
• Degree from a Top 20 university
• Internships or commercial experience highly desirable
• Highly ambitious with a strong drive for career progression
• Confident, articulate, and comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders

The Next Steps – Executive Search Consultant

If you are interested in this opportunity, and meet some if not all the requirements, then please APPLY NOW with your CV and a Consultant from RULE Recruitment will be in touch or reach out to Ellie Kiff to find out more.