Description

Leading Executive Search & Leadership Advisory Firm
London or Edinburgh | Hybrid Working

Our client is a well-established executive search and leadership advisory firm with over 30 years’ experience supporting organisations across the UK and internationally. The majority of their work focuses on the public, education and not-for-profit sectors, partnering with organisations that have a meaningful impact on society.

The firm is known for its people-first culture, long-term career development and collaborative way of working. Many of its senior leaders, including those at the most senior level, began their careers at the business as graduates.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking for a challenging, intellectually stimulating role with clear progression and purpose.

As a Graduate Researcher, you will support the delivery of senior-level appointments for a wide range of organisations. This is a core role within the business, offering early responsibility, exposure to senior stakeholders and excellent development.

You will begin as a generalist, working across different sectors and projects, giving you a broad understanding of how organisations operate and how senior leaders are appointed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Researching organisations and markets to identify potential candidates for leadership roles
• Mapping senior-level talent and producing candidate longlists
• Speaking with and interviewing senior professionals to assess suitability and motivation
• Supporting Consultants and senior colleagues throughout live projects
• Gaining insight into leadership trends, governance and organisational challenges
• Managing multiple projects at once and adapting quickly to new subject areas

Full training is provided — no prior experience in executive search is required.

• Purpose-led work supporting organisations that contribute positively to society
• Strong graduate development, with clear and proven progression routes
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced senior professionals
• Exposure to board-level and executive leadership roles early in your career
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Hybrid working model (office-based and remote)

• Starting salary of £31,000
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Additional tax-efficient bonus opportunity
• Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office)
• Flexible working culture
• Modern office environments in London and Edinburgh

This role would suit a graduate who is curious, motivated and interested in people, leadership and research.

You’ll ideally have:

• A 2:1 degree or equivalent (all disciplines considered)
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident written and verbal communication
• An interest in current affairs, organisations and leadership
• The ability to work well within a team
• Evidence of initiative through part-time work, societies, volunteering or similar