Junior Researcher

Mackinnon Bruce International specialises in the recruitment of professionals across Chemical, Consumer Goods, Life Sciences, Clean Energy, Renewables, Technology and Industrial Manufacturing.

Established in 2012, we’ve transformed from a small Leeds-based team to a well-established corporation with offices in Manchester, Leeds and Nottingham. Our commitment to executive search excellence and our extensive global network set us apart in the industry.

We are looking for ambitious, driven, and tenacious individuals to join our growing team in Manchester. With significant investment planned across the business, we are keen to speak to people who are either wanting to secure their first role in recruitment, individuals with a proven track record in research, resourcing or delivery, looking to take a step up In.

The Rewards:

• Access to our 7-step career progression programme. You will be in a great position to grow your career and develop your skills.
• Extra earning opportunities on top of your base salary
• Use of the best tools In the Industry, including automation to support new business development, allowing you to reach your maximum potential.
• Full list of perks below.

The Role: What you'll be doing:

As a Junior Researcher, it will be your responsibility to support the day-to-day work of our experienced consultants In the Chemicals and Consumer Goods division within the Research team. The work and support this role will provide internally focuses on the candidate delivery of our key roles and allows the consultants to be outward facing and deliver on key assignments for our clients.

• Partner with senior team members to conduct market mapping and manage talent pipeline initiatives for clients.
• Coordinate the schedules of supporting consultants by efficiently booking and organising candidate interviews across multiple time zones.
• Lead targeted outreach to potential candidates through email campaigns and social media, while actively networking within the industry to enhance market expertise.
• Identify and attract top candidates, leveraging your own network to discover new candidates and potential business opportunities for the team.

Requirements: What we are looking for

Proven track record or strong interest in research/resource/delivery or back-office roles within a fast-paced sales environment.

Excellent verbal and listening skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and engage confidently with individuals at all levels.

Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of working well under pressure and meeting deadlines.

Strong relationship-building skills and a team-oriented mindset that actively promotes company values.

Some of our other perks:

• Early finish Friday's
• Flexible and remote working options
• 1 ½ hour lunch break to go to the gym
• On-site gym and spin room (free of charge)
• Additional holiday for your birthday
• Unlimited holidays after time served
• Christmas shutdown period
• Monthly and Quarterly incentives (vouchers, trips & more)
• Regular organised team socials
• Internal well-being & upskilling workshops
• Leadership and Management training
• Women at MBI programme
• Dedicated learning and development team & personalised training plan
• Access to mental health and wellbeing support
• Dedicated Healthcare Scheme
• Enhanced maternity or paternity pay
• Modern office space and communal working areas