Research Consultant in Northallerton, North Yorkshire

About CW Executive Search

We are a bespoke search and selection business, our objective is to provide a best in class service within Executive Search providing a consultative and personalised approach. We believe that building long lasting relationships with our clients is the best key to success and have an exceptional proven track record of doing so. We are specialists in fulfilling mid to senior management appointments with the highest calibre candidates in the market internationally.

We are looking for an ambitious and driven Executive Research Consultant to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and wants to develop a career within executive search and recruitment.

The Role

As an Executive Research Consultant, you will play an important role in managing recruitment assignments from initial client brief through to successful placement. You will work closely with clients and candidates, supporting the research, identification and selection process while helping to deliver an excellent recruitment service.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Screening and shortlisting professional candidates through telephone and face-to-face interviews, assessing suitability and discussing relevant career opportunities.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and candidates.

• Consulting with clients to understand recruitment requirements and coordinate interviews within agreed deadlines.

• Managing vacancies throughout the full recruitment process, from initial brief through to placement.

• Producing professional job advertisements, assignment briefs and candidate reports.

• Conducting market research and building targeted company and candidate lists.

• Identifying and approaching potential candidates through proactive search, lead generation and cold calling.

• Arranging and coordinating interviews, meetings and appointments.

• Maintaining accurate candidate and client information, including CRM data input and system development.

• Supporting the Research Manager and Managing Director with general administrative duties and diary management.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is motivated, commercially minded and keen to build a successful career within recruitment and executive search.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong desire to achieve targets and succeed in a competitive, performance-driven environment.

• Resilience, determination and a positive attitude.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to build rapport and develop relationships quickly.

• Confidence when speaking with clients and candidates over the telephone.

• A proactive approach to work, with the ability to use initiative and manage competing priorities.

• Strong organisation, attention to detail and time-management skills.

• Ambition and a genuine interest in developing within the recruitment industry.

What CW Executive Search Can Offer

• Competitive starting salary, negotiable depending on experience.

• Clear, uncapped bonus structure, paid quarterly.

• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, the Christmas break and your birthday off.

• Pension auto-enrolment.

• Company phone and laptop.

• Gym membership.

• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm.

• No weekend working.