Senior Resourcer/Researcher

  • MURCHINGTON CONSULTING LTD
  • City, Leeds
  • Mar 12, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Our client is a growing executive search firm operating across the UK, partnering with organisations to identify and secure senior leadership talent. Their clients range from high-growth SMEs to established national organisations, and they pride themselves on delivering a consultative, research-led approach to executive recruitment.

The Role

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Researcher / Resourcer to support our client's executive search consultants. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys investigating markets, identifying high-calibre professionals, and building candidate pipelines for senior-level opportunities.

You will play a key role in mapping industries, identifying potential candidates, and supporting the end-to-end search process.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct market research to identify relevant companies and senior professionals across the UK
  • Build longlists and talent maps for executive search assignments
  • Source potential candidates through databases, LinkedIn, and other research tools
  • Approach and engage with senior professionals confidentially and professionally
  • Maintain accurate candidate records within the CRM system
  • Support consultants with candidate screening and briefing
  • Monitor industry trends and talent movement within key sectors
  • Assist in producing client research reports and candidate shortlists

About You

  • Previous experience in recruitment research, resourcing, or talent sourcing
  • Strong research and investigative skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Comfortable speaking with senior-level professionals
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Proactive, curious, and able to work independently
  • Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter or similar sourcing tools is beneficial

On Offer

  • Competitive salary with performance bonus
  • Clear career progression into consultant or senior research roles
  • Training in executive search methodologies
  • Exposure to senior-level recruitment across multiple sectors
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Flexible working options

How to Apply

If you enjoy research, talent identification, and engaging with senior professionals, we would love to hear from you.