At Beaumont People, we exist to connect exceptional people with organisations that empower them to do meaningful work. For over 25 years, we have partnered with charities, not‑for‑profits, education and membership organisations to recruit across permanent, temporary and Executive C-suite
and Board roles.
Due to growth, a new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate (Researcher) to support an Associate Partner within our Executive Search Practice, across charities and purpose‑led organisations. The role is based in Melbourne with hybrid working.
This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys research, relationship building and delivering a premium candidate experience at the senior end of the market utilising their past recruitment experience without the sales aspect.
About the Role
Our Executive Search Practice recruits for senior leadership, C-suite, executive and board appointments. Working closely with an Associate Partner, you will provide high‑quality research, recruitment coordination and administrative support across retained executive assignments.
This role offers exposure to senior‑level recruitment, deep market research, and best‑practice executive search methodologies within the charity and not‑for‑profit sector.
Key Responsibilities:
Executive Search & Recruitment Support
- Research and identify senior‑level candidates aligned to client briefs
- Targeted headhunting and sourcing candidates through various channels
- Prepare candidate packs, longlists and shortlists for client presentations
- Write job advertisements and support advertising campaigns
- Screen candidates, attend interviews with the Executive Search Consultant, format resumes and write detailed candidate summaries
- Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process
- Support with reference and probity checks and post‑placement follow‑ups
Administration & Coordination
- Assist with client proposals, reports and executive search documentation
- Coordinate interviews, meetings and calendars (online and in‑person)
- Maintain database accuracy and compliance standards
- Support marketing activity including LinkedIn posts, candidate spotlights and executive events
- Assist with ad hoc projects, executive roundtables and internal initiatives
About You:
You thrive in a fast‑paced, relationship‑driven environment and enjoy working with detail, discretion and purpose. You bring a strong service mindset and take pride in delivering a high‑quality experience to senior stakeholders. You will demonstrate:
- Experience in recruitment, executive search, research, administration or a similar support role
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Confidence engaging with senior‑level candidates and stakeholders
- Tech‑savviness with MS Office, CRMs and tools such as Canva
- A collaborative, proactive and solutions‑focused approach
- High levels of professionalism, confidentiality and integrity
- Experience within charities, not‑for‑profits or purpose‑driven organisations is highly regarded, but not essential.
Why Beaumont People?
- Purpose‑led, values‑driven organisation with a genuine people‑first culture
- Exposure to executive‑level recruitment and senior stakeholders
- Ongoing training, mentoring and structured career pathways
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Hybrid working model
- 4‑day work week eligibility (after qualifying period)
- 3 days volunteer leave, gifted anniversary leave and wellbeing initiatives
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability
Ready to build a meaningful career in Executive Search?
Please apply online and join a values‑led team that loves what we do — and has fun doing it. For any queries, please contact our CEO Debbie Davis on 0413772866 for a confidential conversation or via Debbie.davis@beaumontpeople.com.au
Visit our website for more information on Beaumont People – www.beaumontpeople.com.au
