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

Originally posted on Himalayas