Senior Researcher - Executive Search

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in connecting exceptional talent with transformative leadership opportunities? A leading UK-based executive search firm is looking for a Senior Researcher to join their high-performing team, working across Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Aerospace and Renewable Energy.

You will be a key player in delivering end-to-end executive search assignments: developing longlists, assessing top-tier candidates and providing market intelligence that shapes client decisions.

This is a full-time, fully remote role for a South Africa-based candidate, working UK business hours.

What you will be doing

• Independently manage and deliver multiple executive search projects at the same time

• Work with Partners and Client Partners to develop detailed client briefs, screening tools and supporting documentation

• Identify and approach high-calibre candidates through targeted research using LinkedIn, email, phone and automation tools

• Conduct structured competency-based interviews to assess suitability against client mandates

• Produce longlists and shortlists with accompanying written candidate reports

• Coordinate interviews and manage candidate and client communication throughout the process

• Support offer management and negotiation alongside the Client Partner

• Document and manage all candidate data in the internal CRM

• Feed market insight from candidate conversations back into business development

Requirements

Essential

• Proven ability to work autonomously and generate quality candidate shortlists

• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills at senior or executive level

• Excellent written and spoken English, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders

• Comfortable running multiple projects to deadline

• A strong learning mindset and drive for continuous professional development

• Reliable fibre or LTE internet, a working laptop and access to LinkedIn

• A quiet, dedicated workspace and the ability to work UK business hours

Desirable

• Familiarity with Life Sciences, Engineering or Supply Chain markets

• Experience using a recruitment CRM or ATS

• Experience with sourcing automation tools