Executive Recruitment Researcher
Barton Search - Rec2Rec
Job Description
Executive Search Researcher (Education/K12 sector experience is a must) REMOTE Salary: £45,000 Contract: FTC - 6months+ About the Rol eWe’re looking for an intellectually curious, detail‑driven Executive Search Researche r. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our search process—identifying, mapping, and engaging exceptional senior‑level talent for our clients. If you enjoy investigative work, strategic thinking, and influencing high‑impact hiring decisions, you’ll thrive here .
What You’ll DoConduct deep market and talent research to identify senior‑level candidates across industrie s.Build comprehensive talent maps and organisational charts to support active and future searche s.Analyse market trends, competitor landscapes, and leadership movements to inform search strateg y.Partner closely with Consultants to refine role profiles, target lists, and outreach plan s.Engage with potential candidates to assess suitability, motivation, and career alignmen t.Maintain accurate, structured data within our CRM and research tool s.Produce high‑quality written reports, insights, and candidate brief s. What You Br ingA sharp, analytical mind with a natural curiosity for how businesses and people opera te.Strong research skills—comfortable navigating databases, LinkedIn, industry reports, and open‑source intelligen ce.Excellent written communication and the ability to distil complex information clear ly.Professionalism, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential informati on.A proactive, organised approach and the ability to manage multiple projects at on ce.Experience in executive search, recruitment, research, or market intelligence is beneficial but not essential—mindset matters mo re.