Research Associate - Executive Search

Who we are

Perrett Laver is an Executive Search Firm and our mission is to serve sectors that benefit society by finding the strongest leaders to take on tomorrow’s challenges. We are an employee owned company, and our diverse team incorporates over 100 employees from many different countries and backgrounds across our 10 global offices. We have practices in Higher Education, Schools, Arts, Culture and Sports and the Not-for-Profit sectors. Our Advisory Board is chaired by Professor Dame Alison Richard, formerly Provost of Yale University and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.

Some of our recent successful searches include the Director of Museum of Anthropology at UBC, Presidential and Vice-Presidential searches at the University of British Columbia, University of Waterloo, and the University of Victoria (to name a few). Our work in the non-profit sphere spans from the Gates Foundation, Right to Play, Earth Works and the Bezos Earth Foundation.

As our North American foot prints expands, we are looking for new members who are interested to join our Research team.

Higher Education and Research Practice

Perrett Laver is a global leader in the higher education and research sectors. We support higher education institutions internationally to find academic leaders with the potential to change the world and shape our future. Over the years we have placed hundreds of senior academic leaders and leading professors around the globe. Our clients include ground-breaking scientific and research institutions, leading global educational institutions, large-scale teaching-oriented universities and leading conservatoires.

Global Non-Profit Practice

The Global Non-Profit Practice was established in 2010 and has experienced significant growth ever since. We work with a diverse range of clients internationally across the global development, domestic UK charity, humanitarian response, human rights, environmental, sustainability, social enterprise, think tanks and research institutes, impact investment and private consultancy. Our work also intersects with that of governments and academia.

Research Associate

By combining the intellectual and analytical skills necessary to grasp a complex brief and the research skills to identify world-leading candidates for leadership roles, the Research Associate is fundamental to our business. Flexible, rigorous and attracted to complexity, you will have the advocacy skills to engage senior academic leaders and world-leading professors.

You will be a self-starter capable of efficiently working with tight deadlines while delivering consistently excellent results. Throughout your time at Perrett Laver you will be part of a strong, global network of colleagues who inspire and encourage as you develop in the role while making a real difference to our client institutions.

Person specification:

As an organization our shared-values unite us in our daily work and in our own team. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, we celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Required:

Bachelor's degree;

interest in the Higher Education sector or the Not-for-Profit Sector

excellent verbal and written communication;

analytical skills and attention to detail;

tenacious, committed with strong personal values;

strong inter-personal skills both over the phone and face-to-face.

Please note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those proceeding to next stages will be contacted.