Boyden
Research Associate / Senior Research Associate
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About Boyden
Boyden is a premier leadership and talent advisory firm with more than 80 years of experience helping organisations identify, appoint and develop exceptional leaders. With offices in over 45 countries, we partner with clients across industries and geographies to deliver executive search, interim management and leadership consulting solutions.
Our work is grounded in long-term relationships, deep market insight and an unwavering commitment to quality. We are known for our collaborative culture, global reach and tailored approach, combining local knowledge with international perspective to help clients meet complex leadership challenges.
We are equally proud of the environment we create for our own people - one that offers the opportunity to build meaningful, long-term careers in executive search, supported by a culture of partnership, professionalism and shared success.
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We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate or Senior Research Associate to join our UK & Ireland team. Our principal office is in central London, with an additional office in Aberdeen.
Working closely with Consultants and Partners across the UK, Ireland and internationally, you will play a key role in shaping search strategies, mapping talent markets, identifying and engaging senior talent, and supporting the delivery of high-quality client work. You will also contribute to business development activity through market insight, research and the preparation of client materials and proposals.
- Experience in executive search, recruitment, or in-house talent acquisition or resourcing would be highly advantageous.
- However, we are equally interested in individuals who bring strong intellectual curiosity, a methodical and well-structured approach, excellent communication skills, close attention to detail, and the ability to plan and deliver projects within demanding timelines.
- We would therefore welcome applications from candidates outside our immediate sector who can demonstrate the aptitude and potential to succeed in executive search.
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This role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and business decision-makers, a high degree of responsibility, and the opportunity to build your career within a respected global executive search firm. It is well suited to someone who enjoys combining research, problem-solving and relationship-building in a fast-paced, intellectually engaging environment.
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