Senior Researcher

Senior Researcher
Job Overview
Aston Fisher is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Researcher to join its growing executive search team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven recruitment professional to work closely with senior leadership, delivering high-level search assignments across sectors including Industrials and Life Sciences. You will play a key role in identifying and engaging top-tier talent, managing multiple executive search projects, and contributing valuable market intelligence that supports both client success and business growth.

This role offers the opportunity to work with respected UK-based businesses while developing your expertise in retained search and talent mapping.

Responsibilities

Manage and deliver multiple executive search assignments simultaneously

Partner with Client Partners to prepare client briefs, competency screeners, and advert copy

Develop longlists and talent pipelines by identifying target companies and high-calibre candidates

Engage and approach prospective candidates through telephone outreach, LinkedIn, email, and other sourcing tools

Conduct technical competency-based candidate interviews

Generate candidate shortlists aligned to client requirements and competencies

Gather market intelligence and competitor insights to support business development activity

Maintain accurate candidate records within the company CRM/database

Coordinate interview scheduling and manage feedback processes between clients and candidates

Produce detailed candidate reports and market mapping documentation

Support offer management and candidate negotiation processes

Contribute ideas and best practices to improve search delivery and team performance

Qualifications & Experience
Previous recruitment experience within executive search, retained search, or interim recruitment

Strong experience conducting candidate assessment interviews

Proven ability to independently generate candidate longlists and shortlists

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Confidence interacting with senior executives and stakeholders

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

A proactive and self-motivated approach to learning and professional development

Experience within Industrials or Life Sciences sectors would be advantageous but is not essential

Proficiency using LinkedIn Recruiter and recruitment sourcing tools

Reliable laptop/computer and stable high-speed internet connection

About Us
At Remote Recruitment, we specialise in helping skilled South African professionals connect with top UK businesses. Our streamlined hiring process ensures you work with organisations that value your talent and career growth. With a focus on long-term success, we provide ongoing support to make sure you thrive in your role.
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