Tribeca Recruitment
Research Associate / Senior Research Associate – Higher Education
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Research Associate / Senior Research Associate - Executive Search
About the Company
We’re working with a highly respected global executive search firm that is looking to strengthen its Higher Education practice by hiring a Research Associate or Senior Research Associate. This is an opportunity to work on retained, board-level search assignments that help shape the leadership of universities and other mission-driven organisations.
About the Role
This role would suit someone who enjoys in-depth research, engaging with senior stakeholders and delivering high-quality search work, while wanting to build a long-term career within executive search.
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- Conducting detailed market mapping and executive research
- Identifying and engaging senior leadership talent
- Producing high-quality candidate reports and market intelligence
- Supporting retained search projects from launch through to completion
- Working closely with Partners throughout the full search process
- Building long-term relationships with senior academics and executive leaders
- Contributing to one of the firm’s most respected specialist practices
Qualifications
Previous experience as a Research Associate, Senior Research Associate or Executive Search Researcher
Required Skills
- Strong research and market mapping capability
- Excellent written communication and report writing skills
- Confidence engaging with senior-level executives
- Curiosity, intellectual rigour and attention to detail
- A genuine interest in working within a purpose-driven sector where appointments have lasting impact
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Preferred Skills
- Experience within executive search or recruitment research and enjoy delivering thoughtful, high-quality work.
Pay range and compensation package
- Salary: £36,500 + bonus
Equal Opportunity Statement
Join a genuinely purpose-driven organisation where your work contributes to improving leadership across education and research institutions. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.
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