Associate
Location: GB, LND, London
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
Company profile: The Up Group is the destination for leading global digital and technology talent. Our focus is on working in growth sectors and with growth companies. Up is a specialist executive search boutique focused on the digital, mobile and technology sectors. We have built an exceptional, international senior talent pool through our differentiated, network-based approach and focus on investing in long-term relationships. In addition to executive search, we host frequent invite-only networking events. These bring together high-profile digital/technology investors, entrepreneurs and executives and can be any size from breakfast roundtables to larger events with well known guest speakers and panels. 
Description: SummaryWorking closely with the Management team, as an Associate you will take responsibility for helping to grow The Up Group business through excelling in the delivery of Executive Search for high-growth digital and technology clients. You will own the end-to-end research process for searches and will be given the opportunity to develop an extensive network in, and deep knowledge of, the digital sector at Senior Executive level.For Up to continue to build on our success, it is crucial that we pro-actively build strong and fruitful relationships with key companies and talent internationally.  This role will therefore also be responsible for building the Up network using market insight and knowledge to identify and build those relationships for long-term growth. We plan to further develop and differentiate our brand as an innovative, specialist and relationship-driven business, so alongside the delivery of search and growth of the Up network, you will use your knowledge and expertise to support the team in the delivery of marketing activities. These could take the form of networking events, newsletters, thought pieces, white papers and blog interviews.We will offer you a dynamic, ambitious, flexible, meritocratic culture and the support to build deep research expertise in our sector. Long-term, you will have the opportunity to develop your Executive Search career in a variety of directions, whether it be in a Research, Consultant or Business Development capacity.ResponsibilitiesSearch Delivery - Supporting Consultants in the end-to-end delivery of searchesTaking brief from Client and Consultant and supporting in the creation of key criteria, sourcing strategy and development of a search plan.Ownership of the research process, taking role to market through existing network, cold market mapping and head-hunting.Communicating market feedback and working effectively with the Consultant through the entirety of the search.Making initial engagement calls and phone screen interviews – conducting critical assessments of each candidate.Producing recommendations for face-to-face interviews to Consultant based on informed views of suitability of each candidate.Scheduling interview and managing administrative aspects of the process involving candidate management.Involvement in creation of short-list document and weekly update reports, including participating in, and supporting Consultant on weekly client update calls.Capturing detailed candidate information and accurately recording in company database.Network BuildingIdentifying high calibre potential individuals and engaging them both for searches, and more generally to build long-term relationships and be part of The Up Group network.Potential ownership for development of a particular function/sector talent pool and the quality of database information associated.Responding to inbound interest in the network and conducting initial engagement/screening calls.Market Intelligence and InsightReading daily news feeds, updates and publications to pro-actively expand own knowledge. Capturing and communicating the salient information for the benefit of the business and network. Identifying new sources of information and market intelligence to share with the wider team.Market Mapping and Lead GenerationInvolvement in ad hoc research projects including detailed mapping of relevant lists of companies, and award/event participants.Recognising interesting individuals who represent potential client relationships, and pro-actively sharing them with senior team members for business development purposesMarketing and Event SupportAd hoc support in delivering events and marketing collateral (including blog interviews, thought leadership and twitter activity) .
Requirements: ExperienceEssentialMinimum of one year of executive search, recruitment consultancy or internal recruitment experience in a research capacity; or, experience of conducting research projects which involve engaging peopleInterest in the Digital/Online/Media/Tech/Mobile sectors – you may not have the experience but certainly will have the appetite to absorb yourself in this space!Strong academics – a First or Second Class honours degree from an excellent university is a must!Superb English language skills, both written and spokenExperience of maintaining a database and general administrative experienceCompetencies for SuccessYou are results-driven - you have a dedication and tenacity to deliverYou bring an attitude of ownership and accountabilityYou’re process and detail-orientedYou are capable of working very quickly and to tight, occasionally changing deadlinesYou possess an interest in, an empathy/intuition for, and a rapport with peopleYou can multi-task and effectively prioritise, and work in a structured mannerYou digest information quickly and structure it logically for others to understandYou display creative and independent thinkingYou are highly analytical and have the ability to spot synergiesYou have business acumenYou have superb communication skills – both verbal and written; you share information credibly and concisely and you are able to communicate effectively both internally and externallyYou are capable of working in a fast-paced environment – you’re able to work at pace, with ambiguity, to display flexibility, to be high energy and you enjoy working in an open, meritocratic environment
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