Senior Researcher - Executive Search

Who we are:

La Fosse is an Employee-Owned total talent solutions business in technology, digital, and change. Our vision is to create a world where talent is recognised regardless of background and lived experience.

We partner with our customers to build solutions for their business and people challenges, leveraging our recruitment, academy, solutions, and executive search offerings. Our expert teams work at all levels, from the classroom to the boardroom, on a permanent, contract, interim, and executive search basis. We help add short-term capacity while building long-term capability, filling immediate skills gaps, and, more importantly, solving future needs with outstanding, diverse talent.

Company culture is a huge focus for us, promoting an inclusive, caring environment that supports our employees in reaching their career goals. La Fosse is proud to be an employee-owned business; this gives our staff a voice in how La Fosse is run and provides more opportunities for them to play a pivotal role in our success. Most importantly, employee ownership allows us to maintain our culture, ethos, and values as we continue to scale our business together.

Role Overview

As a Senior Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our research team. This hands-on position requires a skilled professional capable of managing multiple searches simultaneously, ensuring high-quality delivery, and contributing to the company’s growth. You will focus primarily on Tech search, engaging in full-cycle research processes, from strategy development to final delivery.

Research and Delivery

• Independently manage and execute multiple research projects (peak workload up to 7 searches at a time).
• Conduct detailed market research and C-level candidate mapping within Technology & Change.
• Deliver high-quality outcomes across end-to-end research processes.

Sales Enablement

• Support thought leadership initiatives by creating engaging content and insights.
• Build brand awareness through innovative strategies and marketing materials.
• Develop sales collateral, pitchbooks, and executive tools to enhance client and candidate engagement.
• Assist with presentations for executive consultants.

Lead Generation

• Proactively identify and generate leads to support business growth.
• Explore opportunities for cross-selling and upselling within the client base.

• Competitive salary packages + 4% commission + up to 25% annual performance related bonus
• OTE c£80k
• Work as part of one of the most successful Executive Search practices in the industry
• Employee Owned Business
• Clear career progression – know what you need to get promoted
• Award-winning training programs
• Quarterly & monthly incentives
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Great social culture
• Annual company Ski trip
• Gymbox membership
• Weekly in office massages
• Discounted Bupa dental and medical cover

What are the Standards & Expectations we live by?

• We support each other to be as successful as we can
• Treat others how you would like to be treated
• We put our teams before ourselves
• We think and act on what is best for the overall business