Researcher – Public Sector

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Benefits of joining us

Hiring Manager: Dawar Hashmi

Location: (Hybrid working)

If you’d like to have a confidential conversation about this role, please email apply@penna.com

Role Purpose

To provide research and executive search services of the highest quality to Executive Search consultants for the development, delivery and completion of search assignments, working independently and as part of the team
To deliver quality, diverse and interested search candidates who meet the client specification and criteria on assignments
To contribute to the development of the knowledge base of Penna across the public sector by identifying and saving useful information for general access
To provide information and research to assist with business development/new business opportunities including preparation of pitch/proposal documents
To retain and update candidate and client information on all relevant candidate/client management systems
To support on adhoc projects such as market mapping and salary surveys to support and strengthen client relationships

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Research

Provide research and information on organisations and contacts for proposals, pitches, assignments and other projects
Directly accountable to Consultants for the delivery of search candidates for executive search assignments including: determining the search strategy, creating target lists, contact mapping and identification of candidates
Responsible for identifying/sourcing candidates from desk-based and online networks
Able to lead research and handle high level contacts which require professional, high touch communication and relationship building
To maintain point of contact with candidates to ensure they receive regular communication and updates during the search assignment
To be accountable for the day to day successful delivery of executive recruitment assignments, adhering to best practice standards as set out by Penna and complying with all systems and processes for data and assignment information capture including GDPR
Working closely with colleagues in Interim, Sourcing or our Attraction functions, as appropriate, to design and deliver the most effective solution for client needs
To report to clients on status of projects and manage the day to day working relationships with HR and broader client contacts where directed by the Director/Lead Consultant
Where possible and with direction identify opportunities for business leads for the broader Penna offer

Information

Building an understanding of Public Sector and relevant functions through regular review of sector and national media
To be accountable for knowledge and understanding of client issues, imperatives, and recruitment needs
To develop market research for pitches, proposals and to use market intelligence to identify opportunities for new business leads;
Make consultants aware of changes in the market place, both in terms of potential business development activities and general marketplace intelligence, trends and news
Ensure market intelligence from resourcing and sourcing calls is captured and shared appropriately

Systems and Administration

Update of database and relevant systems with research information and contacts
Assist in the development and management of information on the database and related systems
Actively encourage and assist consultants to use the candidate management system
Adhere to best practice standards as set out by Penna and complying with all systems and processes for data and assignment information capture
Keep up to date on changes to legislation including employment law and diversity/equality of opportunity; ensure adherence to good practice as well as statutory requirements and attend training courses as deemed necessary for the role

Key Relationships

Person(s) / Communities	Nature of Relationship
Director Executive Search Public Sector	Line Manager
Associate Directors and Consultants	Delivery Partners
Senior Researchers, Researchers	Peer group
Clients and Candidates	Delivering excellent services and support
Penna Client Partners	Work to utilise information on clients

Personal attributes, skills, knowledge, and experience

Passionate about people, clients and candidates;
Interested in the public sector and its talent management challenges;
Commitment to high level/quality research and delivery;
Excellent communication skills effective up to Board level; persuasive and tenacious;
Ability to overcome obstacles and get things done;
Ability to prioritise and be flexible in approach;
Excellent organisational, assignment management and administrative skills;
Familiar and interested in new technology/social media and candidate management systems;
Sales orientated with good networking and relationship building abilities;
Attention to detail and quality.

Penna’s Commitment

We are a family at Penna and Stafford Long and believe in fairness and equality across all approaches to recruitment, development, opportunity, and responsibility.

Diversity Promise

Our promise is to organise our services in a way that is universally accessible and useful for everyone. To do that well, we believe we need to create and sustain a workforce that’s more representative of the candidates and clients we serve.

Penna is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that respects and embraces difference. Our employees and our company thrive when we get this right. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our employees, clients, and the contractors we work with. We will endeavour to create recruitment solutions that work for everyone by including perspectives from backgrounds that vary by race, ethnicity, social background, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and national origin.

Our internal programmes and external work with our clients make us proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Employer.

If you have a disability or health condition that requires accommodation or reasonable adjustments made during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing people@penna.com.

Our full guidance and commitment to your application and how we may use your personal information during the application process can be found here: https://www.penna.com/candidate-care/ and https://www.penna.com/privacy-policy

Together we are better, together we are Penna.

Penna Behaviours

We all aspire and work towards demonstrating the behaviours consistent with the Family values; Accountable, Supportive, Collaborative and Inspiring as listed below:

Values	Details
ACCOUNTABLE Does what they say they will do	Builds open, honest and realistic relationships with customers and colleagues Reliable and acts with integrity Determined and passionate about delivery of the best Accountable and inclusive
SUPPORTIVE Creates an environment where people can give of their best	Seeks to understand the needs and concerns of others Creates a learning environment Seeks feedback from other in order to learn and develop Inspires others to achieve their goals
COLLABORATIVE Works as part of one team	Pulls together to put the customer first Support colleagues without waiting to be asked Helps others succeed and celebrate their success Actively looks to break down barriers and finds ways to work together
INSPIRING Creates new possibilities	Comes to work to make a difference, sets high goals and gives 100% personal energy Believes in what we do and demonstrates this through actions Regularly challenges thinking and is open to new ideas and ways of working Has ambition and confidence to do things in new ways and to create and deliver inspirational solutions

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