HW Global is the executive search partner of choice for many of the world’s most recognised consumer brands, including some of the largest sector leaders in FMCG/CPG, QSR, Consumer Healthcare, Infrastructure and Retail.

We support these companies across the globe in engaging and hiring exceptional leadership talent, recruiting both executive and non-executive board members and senior leaders, across the full range of functions.

Our deep understanding of global consumer markets enables us to identify leaders who can inspire multi-cultural, multi-generational teams in a sustainable and business beneficial way, whilst embracing the increasingly influential role of digital and emerging AI technology platforms.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a collaborative, ambitious, and fast-paced team, contributing to international search mandates and working directly with senior stakeholders.

The Role

• Take a lead role in research and candidate engagement across executive-level assignments, supporting Partners and Consultants throughout the search lifecycle.
• Be responsible for identifying and mapping target markets and companies globally.
• Manage candidate engagement, conducting qualification calls and managing candidate relationships throughout the search process.
• Work directly with clients in partnership with Consultants, including contributing to search strategy, candidate reporting, and status updates.
• Confidently position and pitch opportunities to senior level candidates.
• Use your knowledge of job functions, business structures, and market dynamics to identify and assess potential candidates.
• Support with the creation of market insight and intelligence reports for internal and client use.
• Ensure accurate and consistent use of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other internal tools to track activity, progress, and data.
• Handle project coordination including interview scheduling, reporting, and documentation management.
• Play a key role in managing candidate experience throughout the search process.

Experience:

• Previous experience in executive search or senior-level recruitment, ideally with international exposure.
• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal - with the ability to confidently engage with senior-level candidates and clients.
• A commercial mindset, with a natural curiosity for how businesses are structured and how leadership talent is shaped globally.
• Experience using recruitment systems (ATS/CRM) to manage data, track activity, and run reports.
• A strong grasp of research and candidate sourcing methodologies, including direct headhunting and desk-based mapping.
• Highly organised with strong administrative skills – able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines across different projects.
• A collaborative approach – someone who thrives in a team setting but can also work independently with accountability.

Future progression:

This role offers a clear pathway into a Consultant position. Many of our most successful Partners and Directors began their careers in research and progressed through delivery roles into client leadership.

Benefits

• Private healthcare via Vitality
• 25 days holiday per year
• Birthday off
• Extra day holiday for every years’ service past 3 years
• Enhanced parental leave
• Christmas closure on the business every year
• Research Bonus Scheme

We believe in providing an accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.