Research Associate - Executive Search

My client is a strategic talent consultancy specialising in the global consumer goods sector. They provide talent solutions to leading organisations through leadership search, talent mapping, talent pipelining and talent intelligence services. With multiple offices across the UK and internationally, they combine deep sector expertise with data-driven insight to support client hiring strategy and expansion.

My client is recruiting a Research Associate to support research, market intelligence and AI-driven projects across the executive search firm. The successful candidate will be analytical, organised and naturally curious someone who enjoys working with information, spotting patterns and building insight while supporting the search and business development process.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct market mapping and leadership intelligence research across consumer goods and related sectors

Support data-led decision making for senior hiring and talent strategy projects

Work with data and information to identify patterns and build client insight

Contribute to AI-driven research initiatives and explore how emerging technology can enhance research processes

Organise, analyse and present information with strong attention to detail

Support global talent projects for leading clients

Contribute to headhunting and candidate identification across the consumer goods sector

Contribute to business development and client relationship building

What We're Looking For

Graduate with strong academics

Naturally inquisitive and curious about data, market intelligence and AI applications

Excellent attention to detail and organised approach

Strong written communication skills

Comfortable working with spreadsheets, research tools and data

Reliable, collaborative and switched on

Genuine interest in the research and problem-solving side of talent and search

Why You'll Enjoy This

Access to leading-edge talent data and research across the consumer goods sector

Opportunity to work on sophisticated talent intelligence projects

Exposure to how AI and technology can enhance recruitment and research

Supporting senior-level search and talent strategy work

Working with a consultancy built on insight and data-led decision making

What We Offer

£30,000 base salary plus bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Long-term career progression

Collaborative, insight-driven working environment

Based in Newport Pagnell

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