Researcher - Executive Search

We’re recruiting for a Researcher to join a boutique Executive Search firm specialising in end-to-end Supply Chain recruitment. This is a unique opportunity to become an expert in the space – a field now at the forefront of business strategy amid global disruptions like trade wars, the energy crisis, and environmental regulations.

You’ll play a key role in supporting a deeply connected and experienced 360 Consultant with over 15 years in the industry. Working retained, your assignments will be at the SVP Procurement / Commercial Director level, often involving strategic appointments with global impact and salaries ranging from £300–£400k.

This is a warm, high-level network that spans investor-side relationships and C-suite decision-makers. Your role? To tap into it.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Partnering with a senior consultant on retained assignments across R&D, manufacturing, procurement, and commercial functions
• Researching and mapping talent within the paper & packaging supply chain sector globally
• Staying abreast of global geopolitical issues impacting transit routes, tariffs, sustainability, and manufacturing strategy
• Supporting strategic advisory projects focused on sustainability, packaging innovation, and ESG
• Developing in-depth market intelligence to guide clients in talent acquisition and organisational design

Why This Role Matters

The supply chain is now boardroom-level critical. From COVID-19 and the Suez Canal blockage to rising energy costs and the push for sustainable packaging, your research helps top firms adapt and innovate. You’ll be working on projects that genuinely shape industries, from the look and feel of high-end drinks packaging to R&D in biodegradable plastics and metal alternatives.

Who You Are

• Naturally curious and commercially minded
• Able to connect the dots between global events and their impact on manufacturing, logistics, and procurement
• Comfortable researching in-depth across markets, organisations, and people
• Have a good grasp (or interest in building knowledge) of packaging materials, sustainability trends, and supply chain innovation
• Confident working in a high-performance, retained search environment

The Perks

• Clear progression route into senior research or consulting
• Flexible hybrid working (Brighton HQ)
• Access to one of the warmest networks in the paper & packaging executive search market
• Work closely with a respected industry leader and learn from the best

How to Apply

Submit a CV to be considered, please ensure you match the required experience/education as stated in the advert.