Graduate Researcher

We are looking for a Graduate Researcher for one year to join our successful Cardiff office and work on executive search assignments across the Private and Public sectors. About Odgers Berndtson Odgers Berndtson is the UK’s leading executive search (or head hunting firm), with the largest team of expert Researchers in the UK. Our business is to help private and public sector organisations to recruit the highest calibre people for some of the most senior level appointments in the UK and internationally. We work across all commercial and public fields and have teams serving Healthcare, Government, Education, Charities, Life Sciences, Financial Services, Retail & Consumer, Sport, Technology, Legal & Professional Services, Energy, Manufacturing & Infrastructure, Oil & Gas and Board. We also have functional teams which specialise in recruiting for the main Board, NED and other senior management roles. About Odgers Berndtson Cardiff We are the only blue chip executive search firm operating in Wales and are fortunate to deliver assignments of the highest profile. This is a quite unique opportunity to make a great contribution to the future of Wales through the appointment of talented professionals. Roles we have handled include NED for Principality Building Society, Chair of the Royal Mint, Finance Director of Port of Milford, Directors General for Welsh Government and the National Museum of Wales, Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of South Wales and Director of HR for Brains. The role of a Graduate Researcher The role of a Graduate Researcher is to work with our Researchers to identify top individuals for our clients by understanding the clients’ business needs, mapping the market, identifying and approaching people and assessing their interest and fit for the role. It is a demanding role that requires persistence and creativity. It offers experience not only of working within the UK’s number one executive search firm but also exposure to the wide range of business and public sector worlds. Essential requirements are for someone who: • Works well under pressure and can deliver high quality research • Has outstanding communication skills • Applies a methodical approach and has excellent attention to detail • Has a real passion for business related current affairs Remuneration A highly competitive base salary is supplemented by a benefits package and discretionary bonus scheme. Application If you are interested in applying for the Graduate Researcher role please email your CV along with a covering letter explaining why you would be suited to the role to Jemma Terry, Managing Partner, Wales’ to ceri.richards@odgersberndtson.com or call 02920 783 050.