Research Assistant – Executive Search

Research Assistant / ResearcherExecutive Search - Global Consumer MarketsHW Global is the executive search partner of choice for many of the world’s most recognised consumer brands, including global leaders across FMCG and CPG, QSR, Consumer Healthcare, Infrastructure and Retail.We partner with organisations worldwide to engage and appoint exceptional leadership talent.

Our work spans executive and non executive board appointments and senior leadership hiring across the full range of business functions.With deep insight into global consumer markets, we identify leaders who inspire multi cultural and multi generational teams in a sustainable and commercially effective way.We are hiring a Research Assistant or Researcher to join our growing team.What you will be doingMapping global consumer markets and organisational structuresIdentifying and engaging senior leadership talentSpeaking directly with senior level candidates to assess suitabilitySupporting or leading delivery across retained executive searchesManaging candidate processes end to endContributing insight into market trends and potential client opportunitiesAt Assistant level, you will build core research capability and support delivery.At Researcher level, you will take ownership of search execution and candidate engagement.What we are looking forStrong written and verbal communication skillsConfidence engaging with senior stakeholdersCommercial curiosity and interest in how businesses are structuredHigh levels of organisation and accountabilityA collaborative mindset with the ability to work independentlyPrevious executive search or recruitment research experience is advantageous but not essential for Assistant level.Why join usClear pathway into Consultant levelPrivate healthcare via Vitality25 days holiday plus birthday leaveAdditional holiday with serviceEnhanced parental leaveChristmas closureResearcher bonus schemeThis is an opportunity to join a vibrant and ambitious business where progression is performance led and impact is visible.We believe in providing an accessible recruitment process for all candidates.

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