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Research Associate
  • Portsmouth
  • 25,000 - 30,000

Research Associate Portsmouth £25,000 – £30,000plus Commission Compass Carter Osbourneare part of Compass Recruitment Solutions (CRS), a leading executive search business specialising in senior appointments in the independent Healthcare, Social Care, Education and Life Sciences sectors. We are a founder, and values led business and proud of our culture where we encourage our teams to […]

Job Description

Research Associate

Portsmouth

£25,000 – £30,000plus Commission

Compass Carter Osbourneare part of Compass Recruitment Solutions (CRS), a leading executive search business specialising in senior appointments in the independent Healthcare, Social Care, Education and Life Sciences sectors. We are a founder, and values led business and proud of our culture where we encourage our teams to thrive and reach their full potential and have some fun along the way.

Recognised as an award winning (HealthInvestor Recruitment Firm of the Year – 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023) executive search provider, Compass Carter Osbourne have become the go-to partner for business-critical C-suite hires and are relied upon by investors, care providers and high net worth individuals to deliver absolute top talent to businesses.

The Role

Due to the continual success and growth of the division we are looking for an ambitious, tenacious, and hard-working individual to join us as a Research Associate, providing research support and market insights to deliver on high profile search mandates.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

  • Working closely with the Consultants to provide research support for live retained mandates and other market-mapping projects.
  • Track progress and record data with a view to creating an overarching database and talent pool.
  • Support revenue generators through shortlisting and candidate profiling.
  • Present progress / update reports to stakeholders in both qualitative and quantitative reporting.
  • Engage proactively with prospective candidates through specific head-hunting techniques.
  • Following initial candidate screening, lead on all candidate engagement and relationship management.
  • Proactively expand your market knowledge through events attendance, access to all leading market literature and an unrivalled team of consultants who have first-rate market knowledge.

We will provide you with all the tools, knowledge, and support to enable you to become a high-calibre executive researcher – we have clear career progression path, and we will encourage you every step of the way.

Why Join Us

At CRS we invest in our teams with training, wellness, personal growth & a clear career pathway. In addition to a competitive salary and commission structure we offer some great benefits including – increasing annual leave, industry qualifications, quarterly company events & social calendar plus an early finish on a Friday.

About You

The role would suit someone with exceptional academic credentials, a thirst for knowledge and the tenacity and enthusiasm to approach industry leaders about only the most suitable of C-suite opportunities. An effective, articulate communicator, with prior work experience demonstrating the ability to interact with others well is essential.

Other attributes essential for this role include:

  • A critical eye for detail.
  • Ensuring timely delivery in line with agreed deadlines.
  • You’ll be a true team player.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to build relationships effectively through demonstrating first-class market knowledge, and a sincere, honest, and open communication style.
  • Enjoy working within an enthusiastic, engaging, skilled team, but also to have the ability to work independently where required.

If this sounds like you – apply now!

Please note: due to the high volume of applications received we are only able to respond to applications that meet our criteria. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days please assume you have not been selected for interview on this occasion.

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