Recruitment Researcher - Commerce & Industry

27 Talent; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading recruitment firm in London seeks a Graduate Researcher for a hybrid role. You will work alongside experienced consultants, engaging in high-quality research to identify senior-level candidates and support various search processes. This role includes attending client meetings and tracking market trends, offering a structured path for career development and exposure to senior leaders. Basic salary ranges from £28,000 to £30,000, with the potential for significant earnings within four years.

Responsibilities

• Researching and mapping high-calibre candidates for senior-level assignments.
• Supporting the delivery of retained and contingent searches.
• Attending client meetings, pitches, and short-list presentations.
• Tracking corporate activity, market trends, and leadership moves.

Job description

Role: Researcher – Commerce & Industry

Basic Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 (+ performance-linked OTE)

Location: Central London (Hybrid)

Start Date: January 2026

Yearly OTE: Six-figure potential within 4 years

Looking to launch your career in executive search?

Join a market-leading financial recruitment firm working alongside consultants with 30+ years’ experience in the industry. You’ll gain unparalleled exposure to senior leaders, global assignments, and a structured development pathway - all within a collaborative, high-performance culture.

As a Graduate Researcher, you’ll partner with experienced consultants to deliver high-quality candidate and client work, learn the intricacies of retained and contingent search, and develop deep market knowledge across accountancy, finance, corporate finance, and strategy.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Researching and mapping high-calibre candidates for senior-level assignments
• Supporting the delivery of retained and contingent searches
• Attending client meetings, pitches, and short-list presentations
• Tracking corporate activity, market trends, and leadership moves

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