Executive Search - Researcher

Qurated; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + bonus

Vitality healthcare

Enhanced mental health support

Half-price gym membership

Job summary

An executive search firm is seeking a Researcher for their team in London. This role involves supporting the hiring process for senior roles in the US market. Ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals, this position promises hands-on experience with high-level hiring, and collaboration with seasoned consultants. The firm offers a competitive salary, healthcare benefits, and a clear path for career development.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Comfortable working flexible hours to support US market operations.
• Enjoys researching businesses and identifying good leadership characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Support live executive searches focused on US-based senior roles.
• Map relevant markets and build longlists.
• Utilize LinkedIn for candidate identification.

Skills

Strong people skills

Strong organisational skills

Curiosity and commercial mindset

Education

Recent graduate or early-career professional

Job description

Researcher, Executive Search

US Market

Location: London (Hybrid)

Qurated is a rapidly scaling executive search firm working with industry‑leading clients across Financial Services and Legal Services. We partner with the businesses shaping the future of their industries, helping them hire exceptional leaders and build high‑impact teams.

We’re looking for an ambitious recent graduate or early‑career professional to join our executive search team, supporting the delivery of senior leadership and executive mandates across the US. Based in London, you’ll be working closely with our Partners, Consultants, and Researchers to identify, engage, and assess exceptional candidates for leadership roles across our key US clients.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone early in their career who’s smart, curious, and ready to work hard. You’ll gain hands‑on exposure to high‑level hiring, learning directly from experienced search professionals while playing a meaningful role in executing real‑time mandates.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting live executive searches focused on senior US‑based roles
• Mapping relevant markets, building longlists, and researching organisations and industry moves.
• Using LinkedIn and other tools to identify senior talent aligned to client briefs.
• Supporting candidate outreach and engagement alongside senior team members.
• Preparing research packs, candidate summaries, and market intelligence.
• Collaborating with experienced Consultants and Researchers to ensure timely and high‑quality project delivery.

What we’re looking for:

• A sharp, detail‑oriented recent graduate or early‑career professional with strong people skills
• Comfortable working flexible hours to support the US market
• Strong organisational skills – someone who can stay on top of moving pieces and proactively get things done.
• Curious and commercially minded – someone who enjoys researching businesses and understanding what good leadership looks like.
• A strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and readiness to be part of a fast‑moving, high‑performing team.

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary + bonus
• Vitality healthcare, enhanced mental health support, and half‑price gym
• Life assurance (2x salary) and People’s Pension Scheme
• Regular team incentives and social events
• Clear development pathway in an ambitious, growing search team

If you’re interested in building a career in executive search, want to understand how businesses hire their most senior people, and are ready to learn and grow, we’d love to hear from you.