Research Consultant

Glasford International | Germany

. Supporting consultants on ongoing executive search assignments .

Posted 9/22/2026part-timeMunich • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong research and organizational skills to support executive search assignments, with a focus on candidate identification and project coordination. Proficient in maintaining candidate information and communicating effectively with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Research SkillsCandidate IdentificationProject CoordinationMS Office ProficiencyEnglish Language Proficiency

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Soft Skills

Structured ApproachConscientiousnessReliabilityInitiativeCuriosity

Tools & Technologies

CRM System

Industry Keywords

Executive SearchRecruitingCandidate ProfilesMarket AnalysisBusiness PsychologyHuman Resources Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supporting consultants on ongoing executive search assignments
Researching and identifying potentially suitable candidates
Analyzing relevant companies, markets, and candidate profiles
Creating and maintaining target company lists, longlists, and candidate overviews
Approaching potential candidates individually through various recruiting channels
Communicating with candidates and coordinating subsequent process steps
Structuring and preparing research findings and candidate information for consultants
Supporting the preparation and organization of ongoing search projects
Coordinating and scheduling interviews between candidates and consultants
Maintaining and updating candidate and project information in the CRM system
Documenting project progress and regularly coordinating with the responsible consultants
Participating in project briefings and regular team meetings
Taking on additional responsibilities in the recruiting process as experience grows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in a degree program or available for a part-time position of approximately 20 to 25 hours per week
Interest in recruiting, executive search, companies, and different markets
Structured, conscientious, and reliable approach to work
Enjoyment of research and the systematic organization of information
Quick learner with the ability to become familiar with new topics
Initiative and ability to organize tasks independently
Confident user of MS Office
Good English skills and the ability to confidently understand English-language profiles and information
Studies in business psychology, business administration, psychology, human resources management, or a comparable field are helpful but not required
No prior experience in recruiting or research is required
Curiosity, willingness to learn, and high standards of quality in one's own work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Position offering approximately 20 to 25 hours per week, compatible with studies or other commitments
Flexible working hours and mobile working
Regular work-from-home options, with additional flexibility by arrangement
Thorough onboarding and direct insight into the work of an established executive search firm
Varied search projects and exposure to different companies, markets, and positions
Opportunity to take on your own areas of responsibility quickly
Development opportunities within Research and, in the long term, in other areas of the recruiting process
Flat hierarchies and an open, informal culture
Short decision-making processes and a helpful, committed team
Modern, representative offices in a central location in Munich's Lehel district
The Eisbach stream just a short walk away for lunch breaks