Senior Researcher & Graduate Researcher

Job Description

The Education sector is truly an exciting market to work in.The traditional university model is being challenged by increasing student migration, disruptive technologies, and a competitive market-driven economy. We are seeing dramatic global growth, a boom in education technology and the ever-challenging drive for commercialisation. This means that the next generation of leaders need to have a unique set of skills to negotiate this change and rise to the challenge.Odgers Berndtson Education Practice, led by Alex Acland, specialise in the appointment of these world-class leaders, board members and non-executive directors within education institutions, childrens services and the broader public and private educational services.About the roleResearch is critical to what we do. The core role of our Researchers is to identify, approach and assess candidates for the high-profile executive, non-executive & board appointments we work on, for our clients. You will be supported with training and development to succeed.About youCuriousYou are always keen to learn and naturally inquisitive about people and business.TenaciousYou can work well under pressure and handle multiple, often changing priorities.ResilientYou cope well with pressure, can take knock-backs, yet always find a way to deliver the goods.Natural and effective communicatorYou will have excellent written skills, be credible and personable and able to build easily relationships with a variety of stakeholder at all levels.ProactiveYou can work autonomously, take ownership and influence where necessary.CollaborativeTeamwork is essential to our success, whether asking for help or giving it, you will embody our partnership behaviours.OrganisedResearch requires a methodical approach, attention to details and top-notch time management and prioritisation skills.About usOdgers Berndtson is one of the worlds largest Global Executive Search firms. Our reputation for excellence and integrity has been established over 50 years and we are a company driven by our clients, not outside shareholders.Our organisation acts as trusted advisors to our clients and candidates and engage the very best talent for the most influential roles across a wide variety of industries. The service we deliver is creative, insightful and most importantly, in partnership; whilst being a global organisation, we pride ourselves on maintaining personable relationships.At Odgers Berndtson, we are proud of a modern, diverse, meritocratic and collaborative environment where you will find support, training and career development with colleagues striving for excellence in all they do. Inclusion & Diversity Odgers Berndtson is committed to continually improving the diversity of our workforce through the attraction, retention and development of a diverse range of talented people. We want people to be comfortable bringing their whole self to work and recognise that inclusion brings further opportunities for innovation and creativity.We welcome all new employees to get involved by joining one of our Allies groups or simply being part of one of our many initiatives to help us promote Inclusion in our business. Our Inclusion & Diversity agenda is driven by our I&D Council and our Allies Programmes and we celebrate our diversity each year with our Unlimited Festival.As an equal opportunities employer, Odgers Berndtson is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination of any kind. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our business, and we will support any requirements for reasonable adjustments.Odgers Berndtson is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.