Job Description
Senior Researcher – Executive Search / Healthcare / Life Sciences & Private Equity
London
Up to £35,000 DOE + Company Benefits
Compass Executives are looking for an experienced Senior Researcher to join the business, following an exceptional year and an increase in headcount within the team.
About Compass Executives
Compass Executives are market-leaders in the field of Health, Care and Education executive search, covering private equity backed businesses, not-for-profit and independent providers.
Recognised at some of the most respected, independent industry awards – HealthInvestor, and LaingBuisson – as the leading provider of search solutions by winning Recruiter of the Year at both ceremonies in 2019, Compass Executives are relied upon by Investors, Providers and Operators to deliver the absolute top talent to businesses.
In early 2020, the team expanded our offering further by opening the Life Sciences Practice to keep up with demands from Investors, addressing the need for knowledgeable, credible search firms in the international Life Sciences markets.
As a business we operate in a fully transparent, meritocratic, knowledge-sharing environment; information is communicated between our sister companies, Compass Associates, Compass Life Sciences and Compass Corporate Services, ensuring we are constantly up to date with news, trends and emerging industry leaders – offering us a true competitive advantage to others in the industry. This in turn ensures we can provide only the most current, timely and relevant information to our clients.
We attend all leading industry events, awards and conferences, as well as spending time on site with Clients to understand truly the remit of the roles we work, and to engrain the organisations’ beliefs and culture, to help when sourcing only the most suitable candidate based on the requirements.
About the role
Fundamental to success, research provides the structure and backbone that underpins each and every assignment we are mandated with. Even with the impact of COVID, the 2020/21 Financial Year has been another record-breaking year for Compass Executives, with the team growing organically through success. In order to support the increasing demands in our services we are actively looking to recruit a number of Researchers into the Portsmouth office.
The Independent UK health, social care and specialist education industries currently account for £191.7bn for healthcare spend, providing ample opportunities to make a real impact at the most senior level across the sectors.
Some of the varied responsibilities you can anticipate include;
-Lead research support for live mandates and other market-mapping projects-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-Engage with proactive and prospective candidates depending on the needs of the client through general head hunting activities-Support billing Consultant’s through shortlisting and candidate qualifying activities-Produce high-quality, insightful and engaging written work
-Compass Executives will provide you with all the tools, knowledge and support to enable you to become leaders within the sector – clear career progression is demonstrable, and we will encourage you every step of the way.
About you
The role would suit an established, experienced Research professional 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, prior work experience demonstrating the ability to interact with others well is essential, as we are a hugely team orientated business.
Critical eye for detailExcellent interpersonal skillsMinimum 2:1 degree qualifiedA demonstrable track record in Research – preferably within another Executive Search businessAbility to build relationships effectively through demonstrating first-class market knowledge, and a sincere, honest and open communication styleEnjoy working within an enthusiastic, engaging, skilled team, but also to have the ability to work independently where required
What’s on offer?
Starting salary of up to £35,000 – depending on experienceFlexible remote working is available following successfully passing the probationary periodUncapped commissionEnd of Quarter events (Black Tie Balls, Summer Festivals)Team outingsAccess to all market-leading publications and events, paid for by the companyProfessional Accreditation Sponsorship, paid for by the companyA defined career pathway in line with agreed career aspirations
