Register your interest for Research Associate roles in Executive Search | London

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •You must be eligible to live and work in the UK
• •You must bring a genuine desire to work in this sector
• •Critical attributes for this role include excellent communication and report writing skills
• •Critical attributes for this role include meticulous documentation management
• •Critical attributes for this role include a transparent communication approach
• •Critical attributes for this role include the ability to work at pace
• •Key skills and qualities should include a combination of: Strong interpersonal skills
• •Key skills and qualities should include a combination of: attention to detail
• •Key skills and qualities should include a combination of: flexibility
• •Key skills and qualities should include a combination of: rigour
• •Confident engaging with senior figures
• •equipped with the insight and maturity to operate well in an academic environment
• •Ability and credibility to build relationships over the telephone and in person
• •Ability to deliver best-in-class research for client assignments
• •become a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders
• •Intellectually curious with a desire to learn
• •a broad outlook bringing creative thinking
• •common sense
• •Connects ideas
• •understands context
• •stays informed about current affairs and the broader landscape we operate in
• •Coping well with unforeseen change
• •being able to flex accordingly with the assignment needs
• •Remains calm when managing multiple priorities
• •reads the room
• •knows when to focus and execute
• •Ability to proactively manage timelines and expectations on a project from inception to completion
• •which will require a good sense of timing
• •persistence
• •patience
• •communication
• •the ability to effectively manage upwards with your practice lead
• •Systems literate
• •fastidious in the use of technology to accurately store information
• •Ability to work autonomously
• •in a flat, non-hierarchical company structure
• •a culture of unity and collaboration
• •A commitment to inclusion and diversity both during the search process and in our internal environment
• •We operate a hybrid working model which would typically see you spending a minimum of 2 days working from the office and the rest remotely
• •Your work pattern will be reliant on business demands
• •we would expect you to manage your time accordingly

Desired Qualifications

• •Prior experience working within executive search/recruitment is not required but you must bring a genuine desire to work in this sector
• •This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, intellectually demanding environment
• •passionate about identifying and supporting the next generation of leaders
• •This role offers an excellent opportunity to deepen knowledge of both your chosen industry and the executive and non-executive landscape
• •At Odgers, we're committed to investing in our people
• •If you're looking for a role that offers development, support, and the opportunity to grow, we would love to hear from you
• •This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, intellectually demanding environment and is passionate about identifying and supporting the next generation of leaders
• •Intellectually curious with a desire to learn, a broad outlook bringing creative thinking, and common sense
• •Connects ideas, understands context, and stays informed about current affairs and the broader landscape we operate in
• •Coping well with unforeseen change and being able to flex accordingly with the assignment needs
• •Remains calm when managing multiple priorities, reads the room, and knows when to focus and execute
• •Ability to proactively manage timelines and expectations on a project from inception to completion, which will require a good sense of timing, persistence, and patience, but most importantly, communication
• •This includes the ability to effectively manage upwards with your practice lead
• •Ability to work autonomously, in a flat, non-hierarchical company structure with a culture of unity and collaboration
• •A commitment to inclusion and diversity both during the search process and in our internal environment
• •Our Hybrid working policy is based on the principles of empowerment, mutual trust and flexibility
• •recognising that we work best when we make choices about when, where and how we work
• •At the same time, we are reminded that time together is so important
• •Our offices remain critical to how we work
• •they are a place for collaboration, learning, and support
• •an anchor for the culture of which we are so proud
• •We operate a hybrid working model which would typically see you spending a minimum of 2 days working from the office and the rest remotely
• •Your work pattern will be reliant on business demands
• •we would expect you to manage your time accordingly
• •At Odgers, we are committed to fostering a work environment that is safe and respectful of all individuals
• •We have and will always stand with and support the inclusion and equity of our colleagues, candidates and clients
• •are committed to improving diversity in all its forms within Odgers
• •We have several initiatives that ensure equity is practised at all levels of our organisation
• •including our Allies programme
• •an equitable recruitment process designed to ensure opportunity
• •our Next Generation council
• •a meritocratic promotion process
• •Modern businesses have a duty to be environmentally responsible and operate sustainably
• •We believe this represents not only sound commercial sense but also recognises our ethical responsibility to minimise the impact of our activities on the environment
• •to leave a positive legacy for future generations
• •We have committed to, and set, science-based decarbonisation targets
• •and have received verification of these goals from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
• •These targets will hold us accountable to our sustainability strategy
• •while enabling us to measure our progress
• •This is complemented by us continuing to provide sustainability insight to our clients
• •and cultivating a track record within sustainable businesses
• •in placing sustainability leaders
• •We take Charity seriously
• •but like to have fun too
• •Our CSR team are always thinking up new events and activities to get involved in and raise funds for our chosen charity British Heart Foundation
• •We also have a variety of social clubs and learning opportunities to suit everyone
• •such as the Brunch and Learn Session
• •Odgers choir
• •the book club
• •or one of the many sports clubs
• •On-boarding, induction training and ongoing professional development
• •Corporate member discounts and benefits available through Bupa and Simply Health including Gyms Discounts

Additional Requirements

• •You must be eligible to live and work in the UK.