Principal Recruiter & Project Co-Ordinator


Our client is an executive and board level search and leadership consulting firm. Having built our reputation on successfully delivering cross-functional results to the (re)insurance industry over a number of years, we are well respected and regarded as an industry leader in research and execution. We operate both in the UK and globally with a focus on helping organisations identify and acquire exceptional talent through executive search and market mapping and providing clients with expert guidance on succession planning, talent insights and learning and development for senior leadership.
Replacing intuition, informal networks, and traditional rules of thumb with quantifiable data and rigorous analysis is a first step towards overcoming biases and designing a better organisation. By taking this approach, we are able to streamline our clients’ hiring process and significantly reduce execution time. We are a London-based firm, with offices in Hong Kong, Singapore and Switzerland, allowing us to operate and execute international assignments efficiently. As a privately held business, we are driven by delivering results to our clients, adhering strictly to a set of values. Success in a competitive search environment requires experience, credibility, knowledge and determination.


THE OPPORTUNITY

To work within a highly experienced team
To expand your knowledge of executive search and the insurance industry
To operate within an international business and a dynamic and rewarding environment
A start-up-esque culture that encourages autonomy and entrepreneurship
Working directly with the core leadership team and influencing key decisions

THE ROLE

Working alongside an experienced team of Partners and Researchers, this role involves assisting in the delivery of retained executive search and strategic consulting assignments with a global remit. The company has a detailed onboarding process to support your personal growth and development.

The role of a Researcher will include a number of the following responsibilities:

Research & Intelligence

Through both primary and secondary research methods, you will be responsible for gathering research and intelligence on a variety of insurance disciplines, dependent on our clients' requirements. We are a dynamic business operating across several territories, as such, this research phase plays a key part in providing us with sufficient knowledge of relevant sectors and market trends, allowing us to effectively consult and advise our clients accordingly.

Identification & Assessment

Collaborating with the lead Partner to develop a search strategy for identifying talent. You will then produce a longlist of potential candidates before proceeding to approach individuals and assess their suitability through a competency-based interview. This will enable you to produce and present an appropriate shortlist to the client.

Relationship Management

The brand is built on credibility, innovation, and trust, and both candidates and clients must receive the highest levels of service. As an integral member of the team, you will be working closely with candidates during the research phase and will often attend client briefings, catch-up calls, and occasionally deputise for the lead Partner in their absence.

To Brief Product Innovation

The company's success is built on our innovative product strategy. You will be at the forefront of brainstorming, designing, and developing new ideas to enhance our service offering and create a forward-thinking environment to continue with this success. You will also collaborate with our marketing department to promote our services and cement our position as market leaders.

Data Analysis

Through analysing company and market data, they have the ability to unearth industry trends and opportunities. You will be involved in supporting this function, and by utilising these key findings, you will be consulting clients on strategic growth plans. Through leveraging this data, you will play an integral role in enhancing our core proposition and delivering additional value to our clients.


Assessment


We are already recognised for its leading assessment processes which include the following steps:

Source Assessment Competency Assessment
Psychometric Assessment

We believe in the positive effects and advancements that can be achieved through focused attention and project ownership, which has played a big part in the innovation of our products to date.