Researcher – Executive Search

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a dedicated graduate for a Researcher position in Executive Search located in Portsmouth. The role involves supporting the Executive Search team within the Health and Care sectors and engaging with top-tier candidates. Join a market-leading team with a focus on growth, training, and a competitive salary with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Commission

Increasing annual leave

Industry qualifications

Quarterly events

Early Friday finishes

Training and wellness emphasis

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent academic credentials.
• Enthusiasm and tenacity to approach industry leaders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Search team with research for live mandates.
• Provide progress reports to stakeholders.
• Engage with prospective candidates using head-hunting techniques.

Skills

Team player mentality

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to build relationships

Honest communication

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

Researcher – Executive Search

Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom

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

Recognized as an award-winning (Recruitment Firm of the Year - 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023) provider, we are trusted by investors, care providers, and high-net-worth individuals for top talent acquisition in executive roles.

The role

We are seeking a dedicated 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 progress reports to stakeholders
• Engaging 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

Join a market-leading team during an exciting growth phase. Benefits include a competitive salary, commission, increasing annual leave, industry qualifications, quarterly events, early Friday finishes, and recognition as 'Gold Standard' investors in people, emphasizing training, wellness, and career development.

About you

Applicants should have excellent academic credentials, enthusiasm, and tenacity to approach industry leaders for C-suite opportunities. Key skills include:

• Team player mentality
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to build relationships with market knowledge and honest communication
• Ability to work both independently and within a team