Register your interest for Research Associate roles in Executive Search | London

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About the role

The Opportunity

Research is at the heart of everything we do at Odgers. It provides the backbone to each assignment and is key to ensuring that we consistently deliver creative and forward thinking results that deliver real value to the client and to the final outcome.

Our Researchers play a pivotal role in identifying and attracting exceptional talent for senior‑level positions, underpinning the success of every search assignment.

The Researcher role focuses on identifying top talent for our clients by deeply understanding their business needs.

This involves mapping the market through rigorous research, sourcing and approaching potential candidates, and assessing their suitability and interest in the role. You will work closely with various Partners and Consultants within the relevant team to achieve this.

You will be confident and capable in managing multiple assignments simultaneously, often under tight timelines. Your ability to engage credibly with senior candidates and clients, assess talent effectively, and navigate complex search landscapes will be critical to your success.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to deepen knowledge of both your chosen industry and the executive and non‑executive landscape. Prior experience working within executive search/recruitment is not required but you must bring a genuine desire to work in this sector.

This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, intellectually demanding environment and is passionate about identifying and supporting the next generation of leaders.

At Odgers, we’re committed to investing in our people. If you’re looking for a role that offers development, support, and the opportunity to grow, we would love to hear from you.

About you

Critical attributes for this role include excellent communication and report writing skills, meticulous documentation management, a transparent communication approach, and the ability to work at pace. Key skills and qualities should include a combination of:

Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, flexibility, and rigour.

Confident engaging with senior figures and equipped with the insight and maturity to operate well in an academic environment.

Ability and credibility to build relationships over the telephone and in person.

Ability to deliver best‑in‑class research for client assignments and become a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders.

Intellectually curious with a desire to learn, a broad outlook bringing creative thinking, and common sense. Connects ideas, understands context, and stays informed about current affairs and the broader landscape we operate in.

Coping well with unforeseen change and being able to flex accordingly with the assignment needs. Remains calm when managing multiple priorities, reads the room, and knows when to focus and execute.

Ability to proactively manage timelines and expectations on a project from inception to completion, which will require a good sense of timing, persistence, and patience, but most importantly, communication. This includes the ability to effectively manage upwards with your practice lead.

Systems literate and fastidious in the use of technology to accurately store information.

Ability to work autonomously, in a flat, non‑hierarchical company structure with a culture of unity and collaboration.

A commitment to inclusion and diversity both during the search process and in our internal environment.

Benefits

  • 25 days Annual leave + 3 gift days for the Christmas closure + bank holidays
  • Private Medical Insurance with Bupa and cash plan with Simply Health
  • Group Company Pension
  • Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to work scheme
  • Give As You Earn
  • Group Income Protection
  • Group Life Assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Charity Day
  • Wellbeing Programmes, support and speakers
  • On‑boarding, induction training and ongoing professional development
  • Corporate member discounts and benefits available through Bupa and Simply Health including Gyms Discounts

Eligibility

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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About the role

The Opportunity

Research is at the heart of everything we do at Odgers. It provides the backbone to each assignment and is key to ensuring that we consistently deliver creative and forward thinking results that deliver real value to the client and to the final outcome.

Our Researchers play a pivotal role in identifying and attracting exceptional talent for senior‑level positions, underpinning the success of every search assignment.

The Researcher role focuses on identifying top talent for our clients by deeply understanding their business needs.

This involves mapping the market through rigorous research, sourcing and approaching potential candidates, and assessing their suitability and interest in the role. You will work closely with various Partners and Consultants within the relevant team to achieve this.

You will be confident and capable in managing multiple assignments simultaneously, often under tight timelines. Your ability to engage credibly with senior candidates and clients, assess talent effectively, and navigate complex search landscapes will be critical to your success.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to deepen knowledge of both your chosen industry and the executive and non‑executive landscape. Prior experience working within executive search/recruitment is not required but you must bring a genuine desire to work in this sector.

This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, intellectually demanding environment and is passionate about identifying and supporting the next generation of leaders.

At Odgers, we’re committed to investing in our people. If you’re looking for a role that offers development, support, and the opportunity to grow, we would love to hear from you.

About you

Critical attributes for this role include excellent communication and report writing skills, meticulous documentation management, a transparent communication approach, and the ability to work at pace. Key skills and qualities should include a combination of:

Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, flexibility, and rigour.

Confident engaging with senior figures and equipped with the insight and maturity to operate well in an academic environment.

Ability and credibility to build relationships over the telephone and in person.

Ability to deliver best‑in‑class research for client assignments and become a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders.

Intellectually curious with a desire to learn, a broad outlook bringing creative thinking, and common sense. Connects ideas, understands context, and stays informed about current affairs and the broader landscape we operate in.

Coping well with unforeseen change and being able to flex accordingly with the assignment needs. Remains calm when managing multiple priorities, reads the room, and knows when to focus and execute.

Ability to proactively manage timelines and expectations on a project from inception to completion, which will require a good sense of timing, persistence, and patience, but most importantly, communication. This includes the ability to effectively manage upwards with your practice lead.

Systems literate and fastidious in the use of technology to accurately store information.

Ability to work autonomously, in a flat, non‑hierarchical company structure with a culture of unity and collaboration.

A commitment to inclusion and diversity both during the search process and in our internal environment.

Benefits

  • 25 days Annual leave + 3 gift days for the Christmas closure + bank holidays
  • Private Medical Insurance with Bupa and cash plan with Simply Health
  • Group Company Pension
  • Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to work scheme
  • Give As You Earn
  • Group Income Protection
  • Group Life Assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Charity Day
  • Wellbeing Programmes, support and speakers
  • On‑boarding, induction training and ongoing professional development
  • Corporate member discounts and benefits available through Bupa and Simply Health including Gyms Discounts

Eligibility

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Posted: May 18th, 2026