At ODM Partners, we help shape the leadership teams driving the energy transition and infrastructure investment. As an Associate, youll play a key role in the search proces s, researching markets, engaging h igh-calibre talent, and supporting the delivery of board and C-suite mandates. This is a role for someone in the early stages of their professional career who wants to build a long term career in executive search. It will suit someone who is ambitious, intellectually curious and commercially aware, but also patient, detail-focused and comfortable doing the thoughtful research and follow-through that high-quality search work requires. It may particularly appeal to someone who wants to work in a leaner, more entrepreneurial professional services environment, closer to senior decision-making and client conversations. Executive search is a professional services discipline. The work is often nuanced and research-led. It involves understanding markets, assessing people carefully, building trust with senior candidates and supporting complex processes with accuracy and judgement. For someone with the right drive and standards, it offers early exposure, meaningful responsibility and a clear path to progression. What Youll Do Research & map markets: ?build structured, insight-led talent maps,developing a deep understanding of companies, leadership teams, marketmovementsand industry trends. Engage with candidates: ?lead first-round conversationswith senior candidates,understand theirmotivations, and represent opportunities withprofessionalism &credibility. Support high-qualitydelivery: Coordinate interviews, manage process flow, capturefeedbackandmaintainclear communication with candidates,clientsand internal stakeholders. Take ownership of search workstreams :Take responsibility for defined areas of live mandates, ensuring research is thorough, information isaccurateand momentum ismaintainedthroughout the process. Develop marketinsight: Use data,researchand conversations toidentifypatterns, tracktalentand spot future opportunities. WhatWereLooking For Werelooking for someone with the ambition to grow, but also the discipline and judgement to succeed in a professional services environment. You will likely bring : High personal standards, strong workethicand a desire to build something; Analytical ability, intellectual curiosity and an interest in business,peopleand markets; Clear, confident communication and the ability to engage professionally with senior individuals; Patience,concentrationand attention to detail; Commercial awareness and the ability to balance quality with delivery; Ownership,resilienceand a willingness to learn quickly; A desire to work in a lean, entrepreneurial professional services environment, where you arenot manylayers removed from decisions, clientengagementor the impact of your work. Motivation to progress through consistent performance,judgementand impact. Previous experience in executive search, professional services, or another commercially focused environment may be helpful, but attitude and potential are just as important. Why ODM Partners Professional services environment: We take a thoughtful, rigorous approach to executive search. Our work is research-led, relationship-driven and focused on quality outcomes. Early exposure: Y oullworkclosely with our Partnerson live mandates and client projects from day one,gaining insight into senior leadership, investment and market dynamics across energy and infrastructure. Growth opportunity: As a scaling business, we offer genuine headroom to grow into an integral member of the team. Clear development path: Youll have a structured pathway to Senior Associate and beyond, supported bytraining,mentorshipand direct feedback. Performance-driven progression: Progression is based on quality, consistency,ownershipand impact. High performers will have the opportunity to grow quickly. Collaborative culture: We are ambitious but grounded, supportive rather than hierarchical, and focused on building a high-quality business over the long term. Purposeful work: ?Every search helps build leadership in the global energy transition and infrastructure investment markets. This role would suit someone who is ambitious, curious and commercially minded, with the patience and discipline to do detailed work well, and the drive to turn that foundation into a standout career in executive search.