Head of Research, London

Are you a dynamic and motivated individual with a passion for research and talent acquisition? If so, we invite you to join our team in London as the Head of Research at Hanson Search. In this senior role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping our organisation's success. You will be responsible for leading our research efforts, driving innovation, and ensuring that we attract and engage top-tier talent. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to lead and inspire a talented team of researchers, fostering their growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership: Provide strong leadership to a team of researchers, setting the tone for excellence, motivation, and collaboration.
2. Market Mastery: Lead efforts to gain deep insights into our niche markets, becoming an expert in the field.
3. Effective Communication: Cultivate and mentor top-notch communication skills within the team through interactions with candidates and colleagues.
4. Talent Identification: Strategically identify and attract top talent from within the market, setting the standard for excellence.
5. Database Management: Oversee our candidate database, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
6. Market Mapping: Develop comprehensive market maps to track trends and emerging talent.
7. Candidate Engagement: Elevate candidate engagement throughout the recruitment process, providing support and guidance as needed.

What We're Looking For:

1. Passion: Enthusiasm for the marketing and communications sectors.
2. Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
3. Organization: Detail-oriented with exceptional organisational abilities.
4. Adaptability: Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
5. Technology Proficiency: Comfortable using recruitment software and tools.
6. Proactive Attitude: Someone with a 'can-do' proactive attitude and a curiosity to learn.
7. Leadership Experience: Previous experience in team management and leadership roles.
8. Background: A background in research, sales, and marketing is advantageous but not a prerequisite.

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. You can access our Diversity and Inclusion Policy here .