Due to the continued expansion of the group and a growing client base within Consumer markets globally, HW Global are looking to appoint a Research Assistant. You will be working directly with Senior Consultants and
Partners who are accountable for the delivery of international search projects. This is a great opportunity to join a vibrant and growing business where you can learn research and recruitment specialisms in role.
You will work closely with the Consultants who will develop your ability to identifying target businesses, to attract the right candidates by building your understanding of job titles and reporting relationships whilst at the same time you will be gaining an in-depth commercial and financial appreciation of multiple industries.

Key Skills

• Research and analytically capable with the ability to work accurately and effectively in a dynamic, results
  driven business environment.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. There will be a need to communicate your research
  findings to the team whilst also engaging with senior candidates and clients credibly.
• Capable administrator. This role is responsible for the upkeep of global diaries, reporting software and
  research systems. Training will be provided but basic administrative experience is important.
• High motivation, demonstrable ambition, natural people skills and a strong work ethic; this is not a 9-5 job or
  industry.
• An ability to work at pace and under pressure.

The Role

• Conduct extensive and detailed research into clients as well as the wider consumer and associated markets,
  across global geographies.
• Speak on the phone with senior individuals to assess candidate criteria.
• Arrange candidate interviews whilst guiding senior individuals through the search process.
• Sourcing new candidates through networking, research, databases and core headhunting.
• Keeping up to date with the latest developments in the consumer market whilst identifying client
  opportunities.
• Manage all associated administration, documentation and reporting.
• Ongoing systems management as related to the search.

Future Progression

Our most successful consultants have been home grown through the research route, so this provides a genuine opportunity to build a long and prosperous career in a highly respected professional services industry.

Benefits

• Private healthcare via Vitality
• 25 days holiday per year
• Birthday off
• Extra day holiday for every years’ service past 3 years
• Enhanced parental leave
• Christmas closure on the business every year
• Research Assistant Bonus