Location: London
Salary: £32k - £50k OTE + added bonuses
Contact: Ellie Kiff
Build a Career at the Intersection of Research , Strategy & Executive Influence
Are you looking for a role that combines deep research, strategic thinking, and high-level client exposure?
Do you want real ownership of your career, guided by industry leaders with 25+ years of executive search expertise?
This is an opportunity to join a best-in-class executive search firm where your work directly shapes leadership teams at some of the world’s most innovative organisations.
The Firm – Executive Researcher
We are a specialist executive search consultancy trusted by founders, investors, and boards to identify and secure transformational leadership talent for high-growth and market-leading businesses.
Operating at the executive and board level, our work is underpinned by rigorous, original research, detailed market mapping, and a genuinely consultative approach. We specialise across technology, digital, and innovation-led sectors, partnering with organisations at pivotal stages of growth and change.
Discretion, intellectual rigour, and precision define how we operate. With mandates across the UK, Europe, and the US, we bring a global lens to every search and take pride in delivering leadership solutions that create long-term impact, not just placements.
As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an Executive Researcher who is curious, analytical, and motivated to build a long-term career in executive search.
What We Offer – Executive Researcher
- £32,000 base salary
- Discretionary bonus of up to 45% of base salary
- Clear, structured career progression with biannual salary reviews
- Private medical and dental care
- 28 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, plus a two-week company shutdown over Christmas
- Annual ski trip every January for the whole team
- Hybrid working model
- Cycle to work scheme
- Regular opportunities to attend client lunches, dinners, and industry events
- Exposure to senior stakeholders, investors, and C-suite leaders from early on
The Role – Executive Researcher
You will play a critical role in delivering high-impact executive searches, working closely with consultants and clients throughout the full search lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting in-depth market mapping and identifying target organisations and senior leaders
- Engaging executive-level candidates through direct outreach and professional networks
- Building comprehensive longlists and shortlists, supported by detailed research and insights
- Supporting the development of search strategies and client presentations
- Conducting initial candidate assessments and structured screening interviews
- Producing high-quality reports, briefing notes, and talent intelligence summaries
- Tracking search progress and maintaining accurate CRM records
- Monitoring leadership movements, market trends, and sector developments to inform ongoing searches
The Ideal Candidate – Executive Researcher
This role suits individuals who are academically strong, commercially aware, and highly driven.
We are keen to speak with candidates who demonstrate:
- ABB minimum at A-Level (or equivalent)
- A degree from a Top 20 university
- Internship or commercial experience (highly desirable, but not essential)
- A clear desire to build a long-term career in executive search or professional services
- Confidence, intellectual curiosity, and strong written and verbal communication skills
The Next Steps – Executive Researcher
If this opportunity aligns with your ambitions and you meet some or all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply now with your CV. A consultant from RULE Recruitment will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.
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