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.