Executive Search & Recruitment - Research Associate, Research, Technology & Innovation Practice

Perrett Laver is a leading global executive search firm focused on mission-driven sectors. We advise educational, research, healthcare, government, philanthropic, non-profit, environmental, arts, cultural and sports organisations in world-class appointments.

We are a values-driven search firm with a deep passion for the outcomes and impact that our sectors deliver in society, with strong internal commitments to diversity, mental health, social mobility, education and justice.

Research, Technology & Innovation Practice

Perrett Laver’s Research, Technology & Innovation practice works with higher education institutions, research institutes, academic centres and innovation hubs, global research programmes and large-scale research infrastructure, funding bodies, research charities, public-private partnership, academies and learned societies, policy organisations, and other leading bodies within the sector.

The position of Research Associate is fundamental to our business. By combining the intellectual and analytical skills necessary to grasp complex briefs and the research skills to identify world-leading candidates for leadership roles, you will be responsible for identifying and attracting candidates.

Skills and experience required:

• interest in higher education, research, technology and innovation sectors;
• excellent verbal and written communication;
• sharp and rigorous analytical skills;
• attention to detail;
• personal resilience, tenacity and commitment, coupled with strong personal values which align with Perrett Laver values;
• strong inter-personal skills both over the phone and face-to-face.