Researcher

Aspen People is looking for a driven, people-focused Researcher to join our executive search team in Glasgow.

We believe great executive search is built on insight, curiosity, and strong relationships. This is a candidate-led role, where you’ll play a central part in identifying, engaging, and building connections with senior professionals, while supporting the full search lifecycle, from initial briefing through to successful placement.

You’ll work closely with colleagues and clients, combining structured research with a highly personal, relationship-driven approach. If you enjoy engaging with people, asking the right questions, and managing detailed processes, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in executive search.

This role contributes to strategically important and meaningful appointments across a wide range of sectors, offering real insight into leadership and organisational impact.

The Role

You will be responsible for proactively identifying and engaging high-calibre candidates, matching them to live vacancies, and supporting Consultants and Directors throughout the full search lifecycle. You will also attend client briefing meetings, ensuring you have a clear understanding of each role and the type of candidate required to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, approach, and engage senior-level candidates across target markets
• Match candidates to live executive vacancies and assess suitability
• Attend client briefing meetings with clients and contribute to search strategy discussions
• Build and maintain strong, long-term candidate relationships
• Manage candidate pipelines and ensure accurate tracking throughout the process
• Produce clear candidate summaries and support shortlist development
• Coordinate key stages of the search process and ensure smooth delivery
• Gather and feedback market intelligence from candidate conversations
• Attend industry events and build sector networks

About You

You will bring prior experience in a recruitment role, with researcher experience considered a strong advantage. You are a confident communicator who thrives on engaging with senior professionals and building lasting candidate relationships. With a candidate-first mindset, you excel in delivering a high-quality experience while remaining comfortable in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

You are highly organised, able to manage multiple live processes, and take ownership of your work by planning, prioritising, and meeting the needs of clients and colleagues.

You are resilient and tenacious, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to influence, question, and listen effectively. You are also innovative, with excellent attention to detail, strong time management skills, and a customer-focused approach. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. You will also have experience using networking platforms such as LinkedIn to identify and engage talent.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact appointments that shape organisations and leadership teams
• A supportive team culture based in central Glasgow, with flexible hybrid working that promotes both productivity and work–life balance.
• A development pathway within executive search, with opportunities for career progression
• A competitive salary of circa £30,000 complemented by a market-leading benefits package