About Four Recruitment
Established in 2008, Four Recruitment is a specialist consultancy operating across five core divisions: Finance, HR, Executive, Business Support and Marketing. We're proud to offer a different kind of recruitment experience - one built on long-term relationships, market insight, and integrity.
We are now looking for a Researcher to play a vital role in supporting our managing Director on our Executive desk.
About the Role
This is a brilliant opportunity to work closely with our Managing Director and support our Executive division at a senior level. As a Researcher, you'll be responsible for mapping the market, identifying high-calibre Director and C-suite level talent, and staying up to date with the latest industry movements across the North West.
You'll play a pivotal role in helping us deliver outstanding executive search assignments - from analysing organisational structures, to proactively identifying and approaching key individuals. It's a varied, fast-paced role ideal for someone with excellent commercial awareness, a sharp eye for detail, and a genuine interest in the business landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting market mapping and organisational research across target sectors and geographies
- Identifying and tracking high-calibre Director and C-suite level candidates
- Holding initial conversations with shortlisted candidates, arranging interviews and relaying feedback
- Monitoring industry news, leadership moves, and company updates within the North West business community
- Maintaining accurate candidate data and search documentation
- Supporting long-term relationship building across our Executive network
What We Offer
- A permanent 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday)
- Hybrid working - 2 days per week in our Adlington (Chorley) office
- Genuine flexible working - we're a family-first organisation that understands life happens. Whether it's the school run, a sports day, or an appointment, we trust our team to manage their time and put family first without question.
- Competitive salary
- Option to buy or sell annual leave
- Monthly team socials, wellbeing initiatives, and company-wide events
Who We're Looking For
- A strong relationship builder with a consultative, people-first approach
- Proactive, professional, and motivated to deliver high standards
- A collaborative team player who enjoys a fast-paced but flexible environment
- Someone who lives and breathes our values of excellence, sincerity, commitment, and tenacity
- An individual with credibility, gravitas & strong business acumen
- Must be comfortable with communicating with Director/C Suite level candidates
