Overview

Head of Research opportunity at Mode Executive, a leading global consultancy specialising in executive search for luxury fashion, lifestyle, and creative industries. We partner with world-class brands and deliver a personalised, flexible, and bespoke service to clients and candidates.

About the Role

As Head of Research, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, sourcing, and headhunting senior-level talent across the UK and international markets. You will work closely with our founders and directors, gaining hands-on guidance while contributing directly to Mode Executive’s reputation as a leading global search consultancy. This role can evolve into a 360 recruitment position or a dedicated Director of Research path, depending on your career ambitions.

Responsibilities

• Source and headhunt candidates for leadership and C-level roles globally
• Partner with founders and directors to deliver retained and exclusive projects
• Build and nurture long-term candidate and client relationships
• Take ownership for research data and mapping reports for clients
• Contribute to client and role briefing meetings
• Develop expertise across multiple specialisms, including:
• PR & Social Media
• Marketing & Retail Operations
• Human Resources
• Contribute to a collaborative culture with autonomy and ownership

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years’ recruitment experience (in-house or agency)
• Strong background in retail and luxury fashion recruitment, ideally with head office and retail exposure
• Proven track record of recruiting at management through to C-level
• Experience in executive search is highly advantageous
• Ambitious, confident, and tenacious – a true self-starter
• Values client experience and candidate relationships equally

What We Offer

• Hybrid working – 1 day in the office, 4 from home
• Early finish Fridays
• Hands-on training and mentoring tailored to your goals
• Open, collaborative culture with no unnecessary hierarchy
• Modern central London offices by Liverpool Street (1 min from the station)
• Competitive base salary + monthly commission scheme + potential annual share bonus
• Paid charity days
• Extra time off

Please email your CV directly to executive@modesearch.co.uk

Note: Due to high application volumes, we are unable to provide individual feedback at this stage. If successful, we will contact you directly.