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Senior Researcher - Executive Search

1 day ago
South Africa
Senior
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HR and Recruiting
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Remote Recruitment

Remote Recruitment

REMOTE RECRUITMENT is a remote jobs recruitment agency that assists UK based companies with finding the best talent for their needs. We operate as a full service employment agency providing recruitment/staffing for the following specialist fields: Mark...

Professional Services
11-50
Founded 2018
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Description

  • Deliver multiple retained executive search assignments across specialist sectors.
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to prepare client briefs, role profiles, and candidate screeners.
  • Conduct detailed market mapping to identify target companies, competitor landscapes, and talent pools.
  • Build longlists by identifying and approaching senior-level candidates through research, networking, and direct outreach.
  • Engage and assess candidates through structured, competency-based interviews.
  • Develop shortlists aligned with client requirements, leadership competencies, and cultural fit.
  • Produce candidate reports, search updates, and market insight documentation.
  • Maintain accurate records in internal systems and ensure compliance with search processes.
  • Coordinate interviews and manage communication between candidates and clients.
  • Support offer management and contribute to a seamless candidate experience.
  • Gather and share market intelligence to support business development and sector expertise.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of search methodologies and delivery standards.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in executive search, retained recruitment, or senior-level talent delivery.
  • Proven ability to generate longlists and shortlists for complex roles.
  • Experience conducting candidate assessments or competency-based interviews.
  • Strong research and market mapping capability across specialised industries.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders.
  • Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
  • High attention to detail, professionalism, and discretion.
  • Commercial awareness and a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
  • Exposure to industrials, engineering, life sciences, energy, or professional services is advantageous.
  • Access to a reliable laptop, stable internet connection, and a professional home working environment.

Benefits

  • Highly competitive base salary.
  • Performance-based incentives and bonuses.
  • Opportunity to work on retained executive search assignments across specialist markets.
  • Exposure to senior stakeholders and high-level appointments.
  • Work from a professional home environment.

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