Associate

Associate - Sheffield Haworth Our London business is looking for experienced search associates across Technology and Real Estate. Sheffield Haworth is a global consultancy founded in 1993. We have a history of placing executives in high impact roles year after year, giving clients a competitive advantage in a fast-changing world.

Our vision is to be the leading global consultancy in people and transformational change. We specialise in executive search and interim placements, leadership advisory, change management, and information and data services. Clients benefit from deep industry insights, our wide-ranging networks and high standards of delivery from our global team.

We work with private and public companies across financial services, professional and business services, high-growth technologies, and multinational corporates. Sheffield Haworth has undergone significant growth and expansion since inception, now employing over 170 professionals in 12 global offices throughout the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. We are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident committed employer.

We utilize market intelligence and our deep, global network to advise established and entrepreneurial firms on their human capital needs and the real assets talent market. We are actively working with our global teams, as well as across Sheffield Haworth as technology and digitalisation becomes core to our teams in Investment Banking, Real Estate, Insurance etc Sheffield Haworth is looking for an Associate who is proactive and innovative. A successful applicant will have: 1-2 years of work experience.

Experience working in an executive search business; a candidate who understands the intricacies of search and has an avid interest in Technology. Experience of the technology sector is required, and the enthusiasm to work with some of the most exciting and disruptive companies is key. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels both verbally and in writing.

Capable of meeting tight deadlines and prioritising effectively. Ability to exercise absolute discretion and professionalism with confidential information. Positive attitude to work and high attention to detail.

Strong technology office application skills e.g. PowerPoint and Excel spreadsheet skills including production of presentations, reports, charts and graphical analysis. Skills & Attributes Keeping your finger on the pulse of updated industry news regarding clients and key development on the market.

You will create and execute strategies and tactics for self and others that build and improve relationships with clients. Best Practices - ensuring all information gathered is entered and that all new and updated entries follow the company minimum requirements are correctly skill coded and that contact logs reflect conversations and meetings. A Curious and Inquisitive Attitude - mapping the ‘universe’ for an assignment by networking extensively on the telephone with sources and candidates.

During the cycle of a search calls will include identification, sourcing, profiling and headhunting candidates through to delivering feedback following meetings and finally ‘switching off’ unsuitable candidates at the end of the process. Collaboration - working proactively with consultants to prepare presentations for client pitches. This may include market/product analysis, competitor structures, organisational charts, salary/benefits information and any other bespoke research required.

As required deliver Research & Advisory projects on topics such as perception analysis, compensation, diversity and headcount, team structures, product analysis. Outspoken – A person who is not afraid to challenge the status quo, and who will drive improvements and change in our research offering. Blue Sky Thinking – Not being afraid to challenge the status quo with suggestions on how to improve our service offering to both candidates and clients.

Salary & Benefits Competitive Salary offered dependent on skill/ experience. Good Career progression & international secondments Continuous training and development Discretionary Bonus Award. 25 days leave allowance. Private Health Insurance.

Pension contribution as per UK guidelines If the role is of interest apply via the link, or email Jade directly: j.macklin@sheffieldhaworth.com No R2R agencies, please.