Recruitment Researcher - Birmingham

Permanent People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retained senior management recruitment firm in Birmingham seeks a Recruitment Researcher to enhance their Research Team. The role focuses on identifying and assessing candidates, utilizing tools like CRM and social media. The ideal candidate has 18 months of agency experience, strong communication skills, and a structured approach to recruitment.

Qualifications

• At least 18 months of agency recruitment experience, preferably in retained recruitment.
• Methodical and structured with excellent attention to detail.
• Intellectually curious and quick learner.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and select candidates for recruitment.
• Work with Consultants to develop search strategies.
• Utilize various platforms for candidate sourcing and market intelligence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Research skills

Confidence in phone interactions

Job description

Recruitment Researcher - Birmingham, Birmingham

Client: Permanent People

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 1b0bbc2266ac

Job Views: 17

Posted: 15.07.2025

Expiry Date: 29.08.2025

Job Description

Overview:

Recruitment Researcher - Birmingham

A leading retained senior management recruitment firm, with offices across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, is looking to recruit into their Research Team within their Birmingham office.

They offer a healthy work-life balance, promote self-development, and provide career growth opportunities, rewarding results and hard work.

The firm works on a 100% retained basis, so candidates with experience in retained work or an understanding of the difference between retained and contingent recruitment are preferred.

The Role

The Researcher's responsibilities include identifying, assessing, approaching, and selecting candidates.

Work with the Consultant to identify target firms and develop search strategies.

Expand and update the candidate pool through proactive research.

Utilize CRM, LinkedIn, external databases, social media, sourcing calls, and the internet to find suitable candidates and gather market intelligence.

Head-hunt candidates, conduct initial telephone interviews, and assess their fit for the role.

Provide feedback to Consultants, outlining candidate details, experience, and motivations.

Maintain the firm's reputation through effective candidate handling, ensuring future approaches are welcomed.

About You

• At least 18 months of agency recruitment experience, preferably in retained recruitment within a professional sector.
• Methodical, structured, with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with a confident phone manner.
• Intellectually curious, quick learner, and willing to learn from others.
• Relocation opportunities with global offices.
• Clear progression path within the Research Team or other divisions.