Senior Researcher | Gaming and Entertainment | Global Executive Search Our Global Gaming business is the lead executive search partner for many high-profile organisations and bodies including online gambling operators and suppliers, console and mobile gaming publishers and esports businesses. We hold a market-leading position for gaming, interactive entertainment and online gambling and betting appointments in the executive search market. We have a diversified business in interactive entertainment and esports space and have built a growing list of high-profile clients in video gaming, mobile/free-to-play/social gaming and the exciting space of esports. This is a significant investment area for us and an important part of our growth plan as a practice, particularly given the cross-over opportunities into the broader media and entertainment space. Our work covers c suite, board non-executive appointments and a broad range of commercial, operational, and specialist industry roles – down to VP level. Almost all our assignments are internationally focused, and many require us to identify transferable skills from talent in other sectors and geographies. Research is critical to what we do. The core role of our Researchers is to identify, approach and assess candidates for the high-profile executive, non-executive & board appointments we work on, for our clients. You will be supported with training and development to succeed. Curious You are always keen to learn and naturally inquisitive about people and business Tenacious You can work well under pressure and handle multiple, often changing priorities Resilient You cope well with pressure, can take knock-backs, yet always find a way to deliver the goods Natural and effective communicator You will have excellent written skills, be credible and personable and able to build relationships with a variety of stakeholder at all levels Proactive You can work autonomously, take ownership and influence where necessary Collaborative Teamwork is essential to our success; whether asking for help or giving it, you will embody our partnership behaviours Organised Research requires a methodical approach, attention to details and top-notch time management and prioritisation skills Odgers Berndtson is one of the world’s leading Global Executive Search firms. Our reputation for excellence and integrity has been established over 50 years and we are a partnership-driven by the client, candidate, and employee experience. We function as trusted advisors to our clients and candidates and engage with a diverse range of leaders for the most influential roles across a wide variety of industries. The service we deliver is creative, insightful, and most importantly, in partnership; we pride ourselves on maintaining personal relationships. At Odgers Berndtson, we are proud of our progressive, diverse, meritocratic, and collaborative culture where you will find support, training and career development working with colleagues striving for excellence in all they do. We are UK headquartered with colleagues across 33 countries specialising in over 50 sectors and functions. Hybrid Working Our Hybrid working policy is based on the principles of empowerment, mutual trust and flexibility, recognising that we work best when we make choices about when, where and how we work. At the same time, we are reminded that time together is so important. We are a client-service business in which our relationships and our culture provide a significant advantage. Our offices remain critical to how we work; they are a place for collaboration, learning, and support and an anchor for the culture of which we are so proud. We operate a hybrid working model which would typically see you spending a minimum of 3 days working from the office and the rest remotely. Your work pattern will be reliant on business demands, and we would expect you to manage your time accordingly. Odgers Berndtson is committed to continually improving the diversity of our workforce through the attraction, retention, and development of a diverse range of talented people. We want people to be comfortable bringing their whole selves to work and recognise that inclusion brings further opportunities for innovation and creativity. We welcome all new employees to get involved by joining one of our Allies groups or simply being part of one of our many initiatives to help us promote Inclusion in our business. Our Inclusion & Diversity agenda is driven by our I&D Council and our Allies Programmes, and we celebrate our diversity each year with our ‘Unlimited Festival’. As an equal opportunities’ employer, Odgers Berndtson is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination of any kind. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our business, and we will support any requirements for reasonable adjustments Sustainability Modern businesses have a duty to be environmentally responsible and operate sustainably. We believe this represents not only sound commercial sense but also recognises our ethical responsibility to minimise the impact of our activities on the environment and to leave a positive legacy for future generations. We have committed to, and set, science-based decarbonisation targets, and have received verification of these goals from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). These targets will hold us accountable to our sustainability strategy while enabling us to measure our progress. This is complemented by us continuing to provide sustainability insight to our clients and cultivating a track record within sustainable businesses and in placing sustainability leaders. Corporate Social Responsibility We take Charity seriously – but like to have fun too. Our CSR team are always thinking up new events and activities to get involved in and raise funds for our chosen charity British Heart Foundation. We also have a variety of social clubs and learning opportunities to suit everyone such as the Brunch and Learn Session, Odgers choir, the book club or one of the many sports clubs Whats on offer? A competitive base salary, supplemented by our benefits package and discretionary bonus 25 days Annual leave 3 gift days for the Christmas closure bank holidays Private Medical Insurance with Bupa and cash plan with Simply Health Group Company Pension Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to work scheme Give As You Earn Group Income Protection Group Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme Charity Day Wellbeing Programmes, support and speakers On-boarding, induction training and ongoing professional development Corporate member discounts and benefits available through Bupa and Simply Health including Gyms Discounts Applications We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and application processes. This includes people with sight loss, hearing, mobility and cognitive impairments. Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats, need to apply in a different format or need any reasonable adjustments made for any interview please contact our Talent Team at careersodgersberndtson.com If you have any comments and/or suggestions about improving access to our application processes, please don't hesitate to contact us at careersodgersberndtson.com Eligibility You must be eligible to live and work in the UK