Senior Automotive Recruitment Researcher

Job Title: Senior Automotive Recruitment Researcher

Location: Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20

Salary: Up to £40,000 basic salary (depending on experience) + uncapped commission / bonus OTE Up to £60,000

Full Time and Permanent

Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.30pm - no weekends!

Our client is trusted by many of the worlds leading Automotive brands to appoint their senior leaders and deliver intelligence-based talent strategies. They carry out executive search assignments and research projects across the globe that are helping to shape the future of the Automotive sector by delivering the key decision-makers and innovators of tomorrow.

They are now actively looking to add to their team and are looking for a Senior Automotive Recruitment Researcher who will be based from their headquarters in Stockbridge, Hampshire.

The Senior Automotive Recruitment Researcher will play a critical role in supporting their executive search and research assignments, working closely with colleagues to deliver high quality market intelligence and candidate engagement.

The position does require strong automotive sector experience and knowledge, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and a commitment to deliver a class-leading candidate experience.

Experience in recruitment is not essential, but the strong automotive sector knowledge and experience is essential.

A full and valid driving licence is required as there may be occasional UK travel and full use of your own motor vehicle as the office is not accessible on public transport.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct in-depth research into target organisations, markets, and industry sectors using databases, online tools and direct outreach
• Attend client briefings, project calls and meetings alongside Lead Consultants
• Identify, map and directly approach senior-level candidates via telephone and digital channels
• Engage, qualify, and secure candidate interest and commitment to live search assignments
• Collect and manage candidate information in full compliance with GDPR and internal processes
• Verbally assess candidates against agreed role competencies and selection criteria
• Create search reports through accurate database management, research insights and market analysis
• Generate candidate referrals through senior industry contacts and professional networks
• Continuously develop sector knowledge and stay informed on relevant industry news and trends

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Strong knowledge of the Automotive sector
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
• Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
• Strong report writing skills

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about learning and contributing to a well-performing business
• Excellent people skills
• Resilient to pressure, working at pace and ability to multitask
• A team player
• Practical problem-solving ability
• Using own initiative to work through issues or problems, without the need to be completely dependent
• Sociable, outgoing, committed, conscientious and motivated

This role would suit someone who is a Business Manager / Transaction Manager / Sales Manager in a car dealership who is looking for a change in role but is still keen to be involved in the Automotive sector.

Please only apply for this role if you have strong automotive sector experience and knowledge and have a full and valid UK driving licence and full use of your own motor vehicle.

To apply for this role please submit your full and up to date CV to Jonathan Sweasey at Pybus Recruitment