Senior Research Associateclosed

Deadline for applications: 18th December 2021

Inclusive Boards (IB) is an executive search and advisory firm that specialises in equality, diversity and inclusion. We support organisations and sectors in their efforts to develop more diverse boards, senior leadership teams and stronger governance structures. Our services include Executive Search, Advisory, and Diversity and Inclusion Training. We are looking for a Senior Research Associate. The postholder will play a supporting role in aspects of undertaking search activity (50%); sourcing candidates for searches (50%). 

Role and Responsibilities – Executive Search
Responding to internal and external enquiries 
Account lead for clients;
Forging excellent relationships with clients and candidates;
Filtering applications, reviewing CVs;
Vetting candidates, interviewing and assessing skills prior to longlisting and or shortlisting;
Create an intellectually stimulating recruitment experience for candidates;
Where applicable, arrange psychometric or other selection specialist services within the shortlisting process;
Undertake meetings with candidates and clients 
Offer direct support to colleagues
Ensuring that standards of work are upheld with personal and peers to ensure consistency, quality and compliance;
To perform any other reasonable duties as directed by line management.

Company Responsibilities
Leading by example as a role model for Inclusive Boards values and professional standards as an executive search agency and management consultancy;
Supporting continuous improvement in your own areas of responsibility;
Assisting with the delivery of business and corporate plans for your area;
This list should not be regarded as exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to deliver other duties relevant and appropriate to this post.

Qualifications
A degree (preferably a higher degree) in a subject with a significant quantitative element.

Skills/competences
Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively and appropriately to various audiences.
Ability to think creatively to solve problems
Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborative worker and team player
Skills in analysing evidence and drawing appropriate conclusions.

Knowledge
Knowledge of a range of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
Knowledge of equality and diversity practices and the legal framework 
An understanding of recruitment practices and procedures

Previous experience
Experience of working in a sales and/or customer service role
Experience of working in recruitment 
Experience of working in a research role and performing quantitative and qualitative research using a range of methodologies
Experience of analysing data from a range of sources
Experience of dealing with enquiries using a range of communication methods
(These can be in the context of academic experience as well as work experience)

Special Attributes:
Exceptional attention to detail; high levels of accuracy

Additional 
You may be required to evidence the essential criteria in your application, and if successful, at interview. Additionally, you may also be required to complete online tests, exercises, scenarios and/or psychometric testing.  Details of this will be provided if you are successfully shortlisted for an interview.