Research Assistant

To be part of the research team supporting the Head of Research in providing business information and analysis to ICEO clients. To support the consultant team and wider ICEO faculty with biographical and company searches for initial client meetings. To be client facing and to act as a point of contact for the ICEO faculty, clients, and alumni, and to support office operations where necessary.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to the Head of Research

Direct Reports:

• No direct reports

Location:

• Hybrid / 33 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0PW

Travel:

• None

Languages:

• Business English Essential and Fluent

In this role you can expect to

Key Accountabilities

• Provide support to the Head of Research
• Provide research on potential clients and their companies to the consultant team and the wider ICEO faculty.
• Carry out research on companies, markets, and other subjects as requested by the Head of Research for client delivery, and provide concise analysis of information from diverse sources.
• Perform searches using professional research databases and effective web search.
• Identify appropriate executive search firms and consultants for clients using various sources, including EG Gold, keep up to date search industry information.
• Manage and distribute client login details for premium databases.
• Meet and greet clients and visitors where necessary; ad hoc office support for clients; assist in the organisation and running of client and alumni events where necessary.

All About You

• An analytical mind, with an aptitude for research and analysis
• A very good eye for detail; thorough and able to analyse quantities of data, synthesising the results in a clear and presentable manner for client delivery. Adept at web search (some Boolean language knowledge an advantage) and with some knowledge of professional tools such as LexisNexis, Statista, and D&B Hoovers
• A good communicator who is comfortable with people—the role is client facing and we’re a small team
• Willing to help with client and alumni events
• Presentable and able to conduct themselves a professional manner—our client base is made up of senior executives and board level individuals

What we offer

• Growth opportunities within a human resources global leader.
• We prioritise learning to stay agile in an increasingly competitive business environment.
• We foster an open-minded environment where people spark new ideas and explore alternatives.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working model
• Private medical insurance (PMI)
• Group personal pension plan
• Career support for family and friends
• 25 working days paid holiday with the opportunity to buy extra days off each year.
• So much more!

Contract: Permanent

Contract Type: Full-time

Hours: 37.5 per week

Must have the right to work in the UK.

About LHH

The world of work is ever-changing and unpredictable. Organisations are constantly fighting a battle to find and maintain their competitive advantage: their talent. To succeed, they can’t just rely on what works today, working tomorrow. They need to be ready for next.

LHH exists to help individuals, teams, and organisations find and prepare for what’s next. With integrated, end-to-end solutions that include Advisory, Professional Recruitment, Career Transition, and Learning & Talent Development, we are uniquely positioned to work together to make a positive impact on the future of every person we work with at every key career moment.

LHH is at the forefront of change to build a bigger, bolder workforce. Every day is a new day to prepare for, and we’re here to make sure the future works for everyone.

A division of the Adecco Group – the world’s leading HR solutions provider – LHH’s 8,000 colleagues and coaches work with 15,000 organizations in over 60 countries around the world. We successfully help close to 500,000 candidates to enhance their careers every year. Our local expertise, global infrastructure, and industry-leading technology allow us to manage the complexity of critical workforce initiatives and the challenges of transformation. It’s why most of the Fortune Global 500 companies choose to work with us.

This is LHH.

Ready for Next.

www.lhh.com

LHH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For additional information on our Diversity and Inclusion policy, please consult the following link:  https://www.lhh.com/uk/en/diversity-and-inclusion/