Executive Researcher – C‑Suite

About the role

We are looking for an Executive Researcher to support a leading executive search consultancy that works with private‑equity backed, high‑growth organisations. You will play a pivotal role in identifying, engaging and assessing C‑suite and senior leadership talent to deliver high‑quality shortlists for our clients.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct detailed market mapping and research for senior and executive‑level searches.
• Identify and source high‑calibre C‑suite and senior candidates across multiple channels.
• Approach and engage senior professionals with confidence and credibility.
• Assess candidates against client briefs, ensuring alignment on capability and cultural fit.
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships within relevant leadership markets.
• Collaborate closely with consultants throughout the search lifecycle.
• Prepare thorough candidate reports, profiles and shortlists for client delivery.
• Maintain accurate records and data within internal systems.
• Provide insight on market trends, talent availability and competitor activity.

Required profile

• Proven experience as an Executive Researcher, Senior Researcher or similar role within executive search.
• Strong experience sourcing, shortlisting and speaking with senior and C‑suite candidates.
• Track record supporting end‑to‑end executive search assignments.
• Confident communicator able to engage credibly with senior stakeholders.
• Experience delivering senior or C‑suite search assignments for private‑equity backed organisations.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong storytelling ability when presenting candidate insights.
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑profile executive search assignments.