Senior Researcher

Remote Recruitment helps South African professionals secure flexible remote contract opportunities with UK companies, connecting independent contractors with businesses where they can thrive and make an impact.

Senior Researcher

Aston Fisher is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Researcher to join its growing executive search team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven recruitment professional to work closely with senior leadership, delivering high-level search assignments across sectors including Industrials and Life Sciences.

You will play a key role in identifying and engaging top-tier talent, managing multiple executive search projects, and contributing valuable market intelligence that supports both client success and business growth. This role offers the opportunity to work with respected UK-based businesses while developing your expertise in retained search and talent mapping.

• Manage and deliver multiple executive search assignments simultaneously

• Partner with Client Partners to prepare client briefs, competency screeners, and advert copy

• Develop longlists and talent pipelines by identifying target companies and high-calibre candidates

• Engage and approach prospective candidates through telephone outreach, Linked In, email, and other sourcing tools

• Conduct technical competency-based candidate interviews

• Generate candidate shortlists aligned to client requirements and competencies

• Gather market intelligence and competitor insights to support business development activity

• Maintain accurate candidate records within the company CRM/database

• Coordinate interview scheduling and manage feedback processes between clients and candidates

• Produce detailed candidate reports and market mapping documentation

• Support offer management and candidate negotiation processes

• Contribute ideas and best practices to improve search delivery and team performance

• Previous recruitment experience within executive search, retained search, or interim recruitment

• Strong experience conducting candidate assessment interviews

• Proven ability to independently generate candidate longlists and shortlists

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Confidence interacting with senior executives and stakeholders

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

• A proactive and self-motivated approach to learning and professional development

• Experience with in Industrials or Life Sciences sectors would be advantageous but is not essential

• Proficiency using Linked In Recruiter and recruitment sourcing tools

• Reliable laptop/computer and stable high-speed internet connection

At Remote Recruitment, we specialise in helping skilled South African professionals connect with top UK businesses. Our streamlined hiring process ensures you work with organisations that value your talent and career growth. With a focus on long-term success, we provide ongoing support to make sure you thrive in your role.

Join a team that appreciates your expertise – Remote Recruitment, where your success is our mission.