Executive Search Researcher

Harrods; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury department store in the UK is seeking an experienced Executive Search Researcher. The role focuses on identifying and engaging senior talent while supporting succession planning. Candidates should have strong executive research skills and the ability to build relationships at senior levels. This is a hybrid position located in Hammersmith with the flexibility to work from home.

Benefits

Exceptional career opportunities

Friendly and supportive environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in executive research and talent mapping.
• Strong understanding of industry and competitor landscapes.
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive leadership talent mapping.
• Partner with HR for succession plans.
• Build relationships with senior candidates.

Skills

Executive research

Talent mapping

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Relationship-building

Job description

Overview

As our Executive Search Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, mapping, and engaging exceptional senior talent. Working closely with the Executive Search Partner, as well as senior stakeholders, you\'ll conduct deep market and competitor research to ensure Harrods remains well-prepared for future leadership transitions and capability gaps.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive leadership talent mapping and market intelligence gathering.


• Partner with Talent Acquisition and HR to complement internal succession plans with external talent pools.


• Build and nurture trusted relationships with senior candidates and executives.


• Provide insights and recommendations to senior leaders on market dynamics and talent availability.


• Maintain and develop long-term pipelines of high-potential leaders.


• Champion Harrods\' leadership brand and values to senior-level talent.


• This is a hybrid role based in Hammersmith 3 days per week, with flexibility to work from home for part of the week in line with our Hybrid@Harrods policy.

Qualifications

• You will be someone with proven experience in executive research and talent mapping, ideally within a search, recruitment, or in-house talent team. With a strong grasp of industry and competitor landscapes, you\'ll bring a proactive, analytical, and forward-looking approach to building leadership pipelines.


• Proven ability to identify, map, and engage senior-level talent.


• Strong business acumen, with the ability to connect talent insights to organisational goals.


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with credibility at senior levels.


• A curious and analytical mindset, comfortable using executive search tools and platforms.


• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-moving environment with shifting priorities.

About Harrods

Our Executive Search team are now looking for an Executive Search Researcher to help us build a world-class leadership pipeline and ensure we\'re ready for the future. This is a unique opportunity to combine research expertise with strategic talent insights, supporting succession planning and senior hiring across the Harrods business. Harrods is one of the world\'s leading luxury department stores and a destination for top designers and sought-after brands from across the globe. Our mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world\'s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers, and we\'ll do something remarkable for you. Alongside a friendly and supportive environment, we offer exceptional opportunities to build your career across our diverse business.

Uniquely You

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities and experience, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate most of the skills needed to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.

At Harrods, we celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you\'d like to know more about life at Harrods, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods.