Graduate Research Consultant Job at City of London Full Time

Role: Graduate Researcher/ Graduate Consultant

Sector: Life Sciences Executive Search (This is a Recruitment Researcher role)

Salary: £28,000 base + uncapped commission (OTE £40K+)

International exposure & travel opportunities

Location: Central London – 4 Days in office 1-day WFH

The Opportunity

Executive search is a highly strategic form of recruitment, partnering with organisations to identify and secure senior, business-critical talent that drives innovation and long-term growth.

You will work directly with one of the top billers in Europe, supporting on high value, retained mandates across the commercial life sciences market.

The life sciences sector sits at the forefront of global innovation, from cutting-edge diagnostics to breakthrough therapies that transform patient outcomes worldwide. With sustained investment, rapid technological advancement, and ever-increasing demand, it remains one of the most future-proof and impactful industries you can build a career in.

This opportunity offers a unique entry point into that world, positioning you at the centre of strategic hiring decisions that shape the future of healthcare, while building a highly lucrative, international career.

We’re partnering with a globally recognised executive search firm specialising in life sciences & healthcare, known for developing exceptional individuals into top-billing consultants and future leaders.

The Role

As a Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in delivering senior-level search assignments across Europe. From day one, you’ll gain exposure to the full search lifecycle, including:

• Attending client briefings and contributing to search strategy
• Conducting in-depth market mapping & competitor analysis
• Identifying and engaging senior, high-impact talent
• Producing market intelligence and strategic insights reports for clients and the internal team
• Supporting on candidate interviews and client meetings
• Working on retained searches (£25K–£100K fees)
• You’ll support a consultant managing 8–10 live mandates, offering steep learning curves and early responsibility.

Why This Opportunity?

• Join a market-leading global search firm (100+ employees across US, UK & Europe)
• Work alongside multiple £1M+ billers
• Exposure to international clients and C-suite stakeholders
• Clear, meritocratic progression to become a subject matter expert and future 360 consultant
• Direct mentorship from a top-performing consultant, on a high performing team
• Early responsibility with meaningful impact and tangible self-dictated earning opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Outstanding academics and strong intellectual calibre
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ambitious, driven, and highly self-motivated
• Confident communicator, able to question, challenge, and contribute ideas
• Ability to grasp complex scientific and commercial concepts
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a track record of high achievement through work ethic and self-reflection

Open to:

• High-potential recent graduates
• Individuals with experience in research, recruitment, or life sciences-related environments

Culture & Environment

• High-performance, collaborative team with international reach and reputation
• 4 days in office, WFH Wednesdays
• Strong emphasis on face-to-face collaboration and international exposure
• Regular socials, CSR initiatives, and charity events
• Quarterly feedback culture ensuring employees are heard and developed
• Proven career development pathways and exceptional staff retention rates

Package

• £28,000 base salary
• Uncapped commission from day one
• Realistic £4K+ commission per quarter
• Additional benefits and socials for all employees

Interested?

If you’re looking to build a long-term career at the intersection of business, science, and global impact, this is a rare opportunity to do so in a high-performance, internationally respected environment.

Interview process: 3 stages

Apply directly or message with your CV on for a confidential discussion.