Executive Search Researcher

Talentful is shaping the future of how high-growth companies build world-class teams. We partner with some of the fastest-scaling technology businesses to turn talent into a durable competitive advantage and help them win in the market by attracting, engaging, and retaining the top talent who accelerate growth. Founded in 2015, Talentful brings together seasoned talent leaders who embed seamlessly alongside in-house teams. Through a flexible, subscription-based model, we provide the strategic horsepower and operational execution needed to scale with precision—from executive hiring and workforce planning to improving talent processes, employer brand activation, and building inclusive, high-performing organizations. Our focus is not simply filling roles, but enabling talent functions to deliver measurable business outcomes. We’ve helped global innovators scale efficiently and thoughtfully, including Alphabet, Microsoft, Pinterest, Atlassian, Expedia, Instacart, Miro, and many more. With a global team across Europe and the US, we’re united by a single mission: to help every company we work with grow to its highest potential. As we continue building the world’s leading talent consultancy, we’re looking for people who want to help redefine what “recruitment” can be by transforming it into a true driver of business value and long-term competitive advantage.

Responsibilities

Assist with the creation of a search strategy (including a comprehensive target company list and candidate archetypes) with client-side researchers; Execute rigorous desk research on a search strategy for specific roles and projects; Work with one client at a time to get deeply embedded in their culture both socially and professionally; Partner with top-tier stakeholders, helping them to understand the value of good talent practice; Provide excellent client experience, partnering with senior recruiters to provide top-of-funnel support and hiring event support; Conduct screens for high-level talent and present your findings to senior stakeholders

Requirements

Executive Recruiting experience, in either in an agency or in-house setting; Experience supporting senior engineering and product hiring; Strong sourcing skills, and expertise with recruitment analysis and research; Excellent written and verbal communication with both candidates and internal stakeholders; Exceptional organizational skills and detail-orientated; Technical educational background

Benefits

Learning & development; Working alongside world-class people, in an environment where sharing of knowledge and best practice is a constant; Flexible working; Healthcare options; Wellness allowance contributions; Global co-working; Enhanced parental leave; Retirement plan