Researcher – Executive Search

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm in Health and Care is looking for a Researcher to join their Portsmouth office. The role involves supporting high-profile search mandates, conducting research, and engaging with prospective candidates. Ideal candidates should be proactive, detail-oriented, and possess strong academic credentials, with skills in relationship building and communication. Join an award-winning team with competitive salary, benefits, and commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Commission

Increasing annual leave

Industry qualifications

Quarterly events

Early finish on Fridays

Investment in employee development

Qualifications

• Proactive and detail-oriented graduate.
• Tenacity to approach industry leaders.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Executive Search team with research for live mandates.
• Managing candidate engagement and relationships post-screening.
• Assisting in producing candidate shortlists and profiles.

Skills

Team player

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to build relationships

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Strong academic credentials

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Researcher – Executive Search, Cambridge

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Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

Researcher – Executive Search

Location: Portsmouth

Compass Carter Osborne, part of Compass Recruitment Solutions (CRS), is a leading recruitment and executive search firm specializing in the Health, Care, Education, and Life Sciences sectors. We are a values-led business that encourages our teams to thrive and have fun.

Recognized as an award-winning (Recruitment Firm of the Year - 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023) provider, we are trusted for C-suite hires by investors, care providers, and high net worth individuals.

The role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented graduate to join our Portsmouth office, supporting high-profile search mandates within the Health and Care sector. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Executive Search team with research for live mandates and market mapping
• Tracking progress and maintaining a database of talent pools
• Providing reports to stakeholders
• Engaging proactively with prospective candidates using head-hunting techniques
• Managing candidate engagement and relationships post-screening
• Assisting in producing candidate shortlists and profiles
• Expanding market knowledge through events and literature

Why Join Us

As a market leader in Executive Search within the Health and Care Sector, you'll be part of an award-winning team during an exciting growth phase. Benefits include competitive salary, commission, increasing annual leave, industry qualifications, quarterly events, early finish on Fridays, and recognized investment in employee development.

About you

Ideal candidates will have strong academic credentials, enthusiasm, and tenacity to approach industry leaders. Key skills include:

• Team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to build relationships with market knowledge and honest communication
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively