Head of Research / Analyst

Tenex Search; England; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm in the UK is seeking a Head of Research / Analyst to build their research function. This role requires strong research and communication skills, focusing on market insights and strategic hiring. Candidates should have experience in research or market intelligence, with a keen understanding of how firms grow. You will work closely with senior partners and contribute to high-impact decisions while enjoying competitive compensation and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Impactful role with visibility

Growth opportunities as the firm scales

Qualifications

• Experience in research, analytics, consulting, market intelligence, or executive search.
• Familiarity with the legal sector or professional services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market and firm research.
• Map key players across the UK, Europe, and the US.
• Analyze and track strategic trends in elite law firms.
• Transform raw research into clear insights and recommendations.
• Prepare high-quality briefing documents for candidates and clients.
• Collaborate with senior partners and support pitch materials.

Skills

Strong research skills

Excellent written communication

High attention to detail

Curiosity about markets

Proactive ownership mindset

Job description

Head of Research / Analyst – Tenex Search

Location : London (Hybrid)

Compensation : Competitive – we will beat your current package

About Tenex Search

Tenex Search is a specialist executive search firm working with the world’s leading law firms on their most strategic hires – from office openings and team moves to key lateral partner appointments. Our work sits at the intersection of market intelligence, strategy and high‑end search.

We’re growing across the UK and US and are looking for a Head of Research / Analyst to build and own our research function.

The Role

You’ll sit at the heart of how we think about markets, opportunities and strategy. Your work will directly shape how partners and law firm leaders think about moves, offices and growth.

Key responsibilities :

• Market & firm research
• Map markets, practice areas and key players across the UK, Europe and the US
• Track partner movements, office launches and strategic trends in elite law firms
• Data, insight & analysis
• Build and maintain structured datasets on firms, teams, deals and individuals
• Turn raw research into clear insights, narratives and recommendations
• Content & briefing materials
• Create high‑quality candidate and client briefing documents
• Prepare decks, overviews and one‑pagers that help partners understand markets and opportunities
• Support the senior team with materials for pitches and strategy discussions
• Collaboration with the senior team
• Work closely with the partners
• Help identify new opportunities, markets and targets as we scale in the UK and US

Who You Are

We’re looking for someone who loves turning information into clarity.

You might have experience in :

• Research, analytics, consulting, market intelligence, executive search or a related field
• The legal sector, professional services or another complex B2B environment (nice to have, not essential)

You’ll likely bring :

• Strong research skills – you know how to find, structure and validate information
• Excellent written communication – you can turn complexity into concise, compelling documents
• High attention to detail and a natural sense of “what matters” commercially
• Curiosity about how markets work, how firms grow, and how strategic hiring decisions get made
• A proactive, ownership mindset – you like being responsible for a critical part of the business

What You’ll Get

• A role with real visibility and impact – your work will directly influence partners’ decisions on moves, markets and strategy
• Close collaboration with founders and the senior team
• A clear path to grow with the business as we scale in the UK and US
• Compensation that improves on your current base salary, plus performance‑based bonus
• A high‑performance, low‑ego environment focused on quality work, pace and results

If this sounds like you, send us your CV and a short note on why you’re interested in the role – we’d love to speak.