Freelance Executive Search Researcher – Luxury, Fashion, Beauty & Retail

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Freelance Executive Search Researcher – Luxury, Fashion, Beauty & Retail

Join to apply for the Freelance Executive Search Researcher – Luxury, Fashion, Beauty & Retail role at The Outsiders Perspective

Location: Hybrid (London-based preferred) | Freelance / Contract basis

Are you passionate about the luxury and lifestyle industries? Do you excel at identifying top talent and mapping dynamic markets? We’re looking for driven, detail-oriented Executive Search Researchers to join us on a freelance basis, supporting senior placements in the luxury, fashion, beauty, and retail sectors.

You’ll play a key role in helping us deliver high-quality talent solutions for our clients.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct market mapping and talent identification across luxury, fashion, beauty, and retail.
• Build and maintain pipelines for senior-level head office roles (C-suite, director, senior management).
• Analyse competitor landscapes and develop research reports and candidate longlists.
• Engage with potential candidates to assess suitability and interest.
• Collaborate with consultants to refine search strategies and deliver high-quality results.

What You Bring:

• Experience in executive search, recruitment, or talent research, ideally in consumer or lifestyle sectors.
• Demonstrable experience with Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• A proactive approach and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Passion for the luxury, fashion, beauty, or retail industries.

Why Work With Us?

• Collaborate with globally recognised brands and high-growth businesses.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and exposure to senior-level hiring.
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team.
• Opportunity for ongoing project-based work as part of our freelance talent pool.

About The Outsiders Perspective

At The Outsiders Perspective, we specialise in executive search and talent consulting for the luxury, fashion, beauty, and retail sectors. With a commitment to diversity, inclusivity and innovation, we help brands find the visionary leaders they need to thrive. We combine deep industry knowledge with an outsider’s perspective to challenge conventions and unlock new potential.

Interested?

Get in touch with your CV and a short note outlining your interest.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion and Staffing and Recruiting

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