Job Description
£33,000 starting salary London Board Advisory & Executive Search
Are you a high-achieving graduate looking to build a long-term career in advisory and executive search, with early exposure to senior leaders and board-level professionals?
We are partnering with a well-established advisory and executive search firm (15+ years in the market) that is known for its high-quality research, collaborative culture and strong commitment to developing talent. As part of their continued growth, they are hiring two Graduate Research Associates to join their close-knit London-based team.
The role
This is a non-sales, non-commission role focused on research, analysis and insight. You will be trained to support senior-level advisory and executive search projects, learning how to identify and engage high-calibre individuals across multiple sectors and international markets.
At junior level, you'll gain exposure across two core areas of the business, working on a range of project-based assignments including:
- Executive and board-level research
- Investor Relations projects
- Market and company analysis
- Producing high-quality written reports and insights
- Supporting client-facing events such as webinars, breakfasts, lunches and roundtables with senior executives
You will work closely with senior team members and partners, learning directly through hands-on experience rather than rigid training programmes.
Career progression & development
Progression is not target-led. Advancement is based on the development of your soft skills, critical thinking and written output, with a clear and structured path forward.
- Junior ? Senior: developing the ability to add insight and informed opinion
- Senior ? Consultant: owning workstreams and managing projects end-to-end
- Long-term progression with increasing responsibility and autonomy
Culture & working environment
- Highly collaborative, supportive and close-knit team
- Office-based role with a sociable, energetic atmosphere
- Positive culture with genuine mentorship from senior leadership
- Monthly socials and regular team dinners (not a heavy drinking culture)
- Modern office with an on-site gym
- Breakfast provided every morning
Salary & benefits
- £33,000 starting salary
- Senior Research Associates earn £40,000
- Discretionary bonus paid every 6 months, based on firm performance
- No commission and no individual sales targets
- Early exposure to senior stakeholders across banking, manufacturing, engineering and retail sectors, including international projects
About you
This opportunity is ideal for ambitious, academically strong graduates who enjoy research, writing and working in a professional, fast-paced environment.
You'll ideally have:
- A 2:1 or above from a Russell Group university
- Strong A-Levels
- Degree in Business, Economics or a related discipline
- Evidence of strong written work (essays, dissertations, reports)
- Corporate internships or relevant professional experience (during or post-university)
- Confidence without arrogance
- Interests and activities outside of work
Working hours
- 8:30am - 6:00pm
- Flexibility to stay late when required to complete time-sensitive projects
Interview process
- Two video interviews
- Final in-person interview including an evaluation search and marketing presentation
Start date
ASAP (flexible for the right candidate)
Recruitment People is here to support you all the way through this process, make sure you feel fully prepared for every interview and coach you on how best to communicate why you are the best person for this outstanding opportunity.
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