Fortune Hill: Marketing & Commercial Leadership Search

Research Associate / Senior Research Associate London, Fitzrovia (Hybrid) · Full-time

About us

Fortune Hill enables ambitious businesses to appoint game-changing Marketing and Commercial leaders. We combine deep specialist knowledge with a rigorous, research-led approach - because for us, executive search is about outcomes, not transactions.

Following a second consecutive year of record-breaking growth - with completed searches across the UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Scandinavia, Italy, and Spain - we're expanding our team.

The role

Research is at the heart of everything we do here at Fortune Hill. You'll be an integral part of a dynamic, collaborative team - playing a central role in delivering outstanding search assignments from briefing through to final delivery.

• Market mapping, direct sourcing, and candidate identification
• Candidate outreach, engagement, and initial suitability assessment
• Producing high-quality longlists, summaries, and client-facing reports
• Representing Fortune Hill in client update meetings
• CRM management and supporting new business development
• Becoming a genuine domain expert in Marketing and Commercial leadership

About you

Who you are matters more to us than where you've been and what you've done. We're looking for someone with a track record in recruitment or search, who combines genuine ambition with warmth, professionalism, and meticulous attention to detail.

• An outstanding and confident communicator who is authentic and personable with superb interpersonal and influencing skills
• A genuine connection to our mission and a great sense of humour
• Highly adaptable and pragmatic. A fast learner who is able to quickly adjust to new situations and who rapidly learns new areas of the business
• Strategic and organised. Responsive to deadlines and an effective time and task manager. Able to work autonomously and also within a diverse team
• An engaging team player: Always aiming to make a positive contribution to the team
• Able to work under pressure and thrive in demanding situations
• A clear determination to delight clients, candidates and colleagues through exceptional professionalism and a warm and friendly disposition
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to think on your feet & juggle conflicting demands

What we offer

• Brand-new Fitzrovia offices with rooftop terrace and onsite gym
• Hybrid working (typically Tue–Thu in-office) with genuine flexibility
• Excellent private health and dental cover
• Unlimited annual leave + Christmas closure
• Tailored learning, development, and coaching
• A genuinely brilliant team - and Eddie the office dog

If you're ambitious, curious, and ready to do exceptional work - we'd love to hear from you.