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Executive Search Researcher

MEDIA CONTACTS
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

London, Greater London NW5 1UH, England

Salary

£30,000 - £40,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Media Contacts, a boutique firm specializing in senior leadership recruitment, is seeking an experienced Executive Search Researcher to join their London team.
  • The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in executive search research or delivery, preferably within a boutique or sector-focused firm.
  • Key responsibilities include conducting market mapping, candidate identification for senior-level roles, and maintaining search progress trackers.
  • The position offers a competitive salary with bonuses and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and a clear path to management.
  • Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, be proficient in research tools, and have a genuine interest in leadership and market dynamics.

Media Contacts now as a sister company, a boutique firm specialising in senior leadership recruitment across dynamic sectors including media, entertainment, business information, technology, and education. Founded by industry veterans with over two decades of experience, they are building a forward-thinking search proposition with ambitious plans for growth.

They are seeking an experienced Executive Search Researcher to join their team in London. This is a pivotal role with significant scope for development, including the opportunity to step into a management position as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct detailed market mapping and candidate identification for senior-level mandates (Director, VP, C-suite). Build longlists and support targeted outreach strategies. Perform desk research including organisational analysis, competitor benchmarking, and talent pipelining. Pre-screen candidates and assess alignment with client briefs. Maintain search progress trackers and internal databases. Prepare candidate briefing documents, market insights, and client-facing research outputs. Contribute to the ongoing improvement of research tools, processes, and systems.

Candidate Profile:

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in executive search research or delivery, ideally within a boutique or sector-focused firm. Exposure to media, data, information services, or technology sectors is advantageous. Strong organisational and project management skills. Excellent desk research, analytical, and written communication abilities. Comfortable managing multiple assignments independently. Proficient in LinkedIn, research platforms, and productivity tools. Commercially aware with a genuine interest in leadership, strategy, and market dynamics.

What They Offer:

  • A collaborative, respectful, and sociable working culture. Exposure to board-level searches with innovative, high-growth clients. The opportunity to shape and grow a core function within a scaling business. A clear path to management as the team expands. Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits. Ongoing professional development and mentoring.

They are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. They welcome applications from all backgrounds.

 

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