Researcher – Executive Search (Technology & Digital)
Starting basic salary: £30,000 + bonus + commission (Year 1 £60,000)
Start date: August/September 2026
Our Client
Our client is a boutique executive search firm specialising in senior digital and technology leadership hires. Founded by two highly respected industry leaders who are regularly featured in leading national newspapers and have appeared on BBC News, the founders carry genuine weight and influence within the executive search and technology leadership community.
The firm works exclusively on retained search mandates, placing C-suite executives, and leadership teams into globally recognised brands and high-growth organisations, including the likes of ASOS, Facebook, M&S, Monzo and Sky. Rather than operating at volume, the business is built around quality, precision and impact — every search is handled with meticulous care, deep market insight, and a genuinely consultative approach.
This is a rare opportunity to join a small, high-performing, and intellectually driven team at the very early stages of your career, working alongside experienced consultants on high-profile, high-value mandates from day one.
The Role - Researcher – Executive Search (Technology & Digital)
As a Researcher, you'll be at the heart of the search process, supporting directors and consultants on live retained mandates across the technology and digital leadership space. This is a fast-paced, detail-oriented role that will give you genuine exposure to senior stakeholders and high-calibre executive talent from the outset.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting in-depth market mapping and research to identify relevant candidates for senior leadership searches
- Building and maintaining talent pipelines across technology, product, data and digital leadership functions
- Producing detailed, high-quality written research and candidate reports
- Supporting consultants with candidate outreach, screening calls and interview coordination
- Developing a strong understanding of client businesses, market context and search briefs
- Progressively taking on more ownership of research streams, and over time, elements of end-to-end search delivery
Candidate Profile - Researcher – Executive Search (Technology & Digital)
- A Levels A*–B + 2:1 or above Degree from a top 30 UK university
- A genuine track record of achievement — balancing strong academic results with other commitments such as sport, part-time work, or extracurricular leadership
- A placement year or other commercial work experience is highly desirable
- Highly results-driven, with real attention to detail and pace
- Confident, articulate and a strong communicator
- Personable, with the emotional intelligence to build trust with senior stakeholders
- Genuinely interested in executive search as a career — not simply looking for a transactional recruitment role
- Motivated by quality and impact rather than volume
Package & Progression - Researcher – Executive Search (Technology & Digital)
- Year 1 & 2: OTE £60,000
- Year 3: Promotion to Senior Consultant, with earning potential moving into six figures from this point onward
- Year 5+: Top performers in the business progress to Director level, earn £100,000 basic salary, plus a further £100,000+ in bonus/commission annually
- Genuine client exposure and the opportunity to run end-to-end search processes as you progress
- Clear, structured progression path: Researcher → Consultant → Director
- Share scheme available from Consultant level
- Additional benefits include Bupa healthcare, free gym membership, therapy support, Christmas bonuses, and regular team lunches/dinners in a friendly, mature and professional environment
Apply for the Researcher – Executive Search (Technology & Digital) position today. Interviews start in August and they are looking for someone to start in the role in either August or September. Good luck!
Pay: £30,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee mentoring programme
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
