Researcher – Executive Search

Job description

Research Assistant / Researcher

Executive Search - Global Consumer Markets

HW Global is the executive search partner of choice for many of the world’s most recognised consumer brands, including global leaders across FMCG and CPG, QSR, Consumer Healthcare, Infrastructure and Retail.

We partner with organisations worldwide to engage and appoint exceptional leadership talent. Our work spans executive and non executive board appointments and senior leadership hiring across the full range of business functions.

With deep insight into global consumer markets, we identify leaders who inspire multi cultural and multi generational teams in a sustainable and commercially effective way.

We are hiring a Research Assistant or Researcher to join our growing team.

What you will be doing

• Mapping global consumer markets and organisational structures
• Identifying and engaging senior leadership talent
• Speaking directly with senior level candidates to assess suitability
• Supporting or leading delivery across retained executive searches
• Managing candidate processes end to end
• Contributing insight into market trends and potential client opportunities

At Assistant level, you will build core research capability and support delivery.

At Researcher level, you will take ownership of search execution and candidate engagement.

What we are looking for

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders
• Commercial curiosity and interest in how businesses are structured
• High levels of organisation and accountability
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently

Previous executive search or recruitment research experience is advantageous but not essential for Assistant level.

Why join us

• Clear pathway into Consultant level
• Private healthcare via Vitality
• 25 days holiday plus birthday leave
• Additional holiday with service
• Enhanced parental leave
• Christmas closure
• Researcher bonus scheme

This is an opportunity to join a vibrant and ambitious business where progression is performance led and impact is visible.

We believe in providing an accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

18-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English