Executive Search Recruiter

UCL is one of the world’s leading universities, and the people we appoint to senior and specialist roles have a significant part to play in shaping our future.

Our Executive Search team is expanding, and we are looking for an experienced Recruiter to join us in supporting the delivery of high-profile recruitment campaigns across the University.

This is an opportunity to work at the heart of UCL’s senior recruitment activity, partnering with colleagues across Faculties and Professional Services to identify and engage talented people from across the UK and internationally.

Reporting to the Executive Search Recruiter, you will provide recruitment, research, coordination and operational support across a portfolio of executive and senior appointments.

You will play an important role in ensuring search assignments progress smoothly and candidates receive a professional and engaging experience throughout the recruitment process.

Your work will include:

Conducting market and candidate research to identify potential talent for senior and specialist appointments.

Supporting talent and market mapping , identifying relevant organisations, sectors and candidate pools.

Undertaking candidate searches using LinkedIn, recruitment databases, the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other appropriate sources.

Preparing candidate research, search lists, market maps and recruitment information for hiring managers and panels.

Supporting the development and maintenance of talent pipelines and accurate candidate records.

Coordinating candidate communications, interviews, meetings and assessment activities.

Preparing interview schedules, briefing materials and candidate information.

Maintaining accurate recruitment records and undertaking routine ATS administration.

Producing recruitment reports, spreadsheets and management information.

Monitoring recruitment timelines and highlighting potential issues or delays.

Supporting the administration and monitoring of external executive search firms and recruitment suppliers.

Providing administrative support for recruitment approvals, governance and associated documentation.

Working collaboratively with HR colleagues, Faculties, Professional Services teams and external suppliers.

Helping to ensure recruitment processes are fair, inclusive, confidential and compliant with UCL policies and relevant legislation.

You will also have the opportunity to identify ways of improving our systems, processes and documentation, helping us to continuously develop the Executive Search service.

We are looking for someone with experience in recruitment, resourcing or talent acquisition who enjoys research, working with people and making sure that recruitment campaigns are delivered effectively.

You will have:

Experience supporting recruitment processes and maintaining accurate recruitment records.

Experience of candidate sourcing, market research or talent mapping using a range of channels and tools.

A good understanding of recruitment processes, including selection, interview coordination and candidate management.

An understanding of talent markets and the challenges associated with specialist or hard-to-fill roles.

Knowledge of relevant employment legislation, including equality, diversity and inclusion principles and data protection.

Experience producing recruitment reports, dashboards or management information.

Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and online recruitment platforms.

Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and candidate-focused approach.

You will be educated to degree level or have equivalent professional experience in recruitment, HR, talent acquisition or a related area.

Experience of working within higher education, the public sector, a research-intensive organisation or a complex, matrixed environment would be advantageous. Experience supporting executive search or senior-level recruitment would also be desirable.

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in UCL’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and – for Grade 9 and 10 roles – women.”

Read more: UCL Equality, Diversity and Inclusion .