Associate

Job description

Jackson Lombard is hiring an Associate to join our growing team in both London and Austin. Please see details below and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!

About Us:

Jackson Lombard is an executive search and strategic advisory firm specialised in facilitating senior-level searches, project-based growth initiatives, and orchestrating M&A opportunities for the world's leading executive search, professional services, and pure advisory businesses. We partner with clients on a retained basis to deliver exceptional talent and drive meaningful change to premier organisations, whether well-established global brands, or high-growth market disruptors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting in-depth market research to identify potential candidates against retained executive search mandates across multiple sectors and geographies.
• Supporting leadership search engagements through dedicated research, outreach, and candidate qualification.
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with senior candidates within our market.
• Engaging with prospective candidates through professional outreach and initial screening conversations.
• Writing detailed candidate assessments, client presentations, and market mapping reports.
• Supporting the end-to-end delivery of assignments, ensuring a high standard of client service.
• Maintaining accurate and structured search records using our internal database and CRM tools.
• Leveraging technology to improve efficiency and insight, including database tools, research platforms, and AI-enabled workflows.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ professional experience, ideally in retained executive search, senior-level recruitment or similar services industry.
• Bachelor’s degree (2:1 equivalent or above).
• Strong research and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Confident interpersonal communicator, able to build trust with senior stakeholders.
• Genuine passion for people, relationship-building, and understanding leadership markets.
• A positive, collaborative approach and strong work ethic.

Why Jackson Lombard?

• A professional, collaborative team environment based in either our Central London or Austin office.
• 24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, and office closure between Christmas Eve and New Year.
• Monthly wellbeing voucher.
• Incentives including monthly lunch club and regular social events (recent highlights include Mallorca, Miami, summer sports days, bowling, Shuffle Club, painting, and wine & cheese tasting).
• Dog-friendly offices with two resident Spaniels, Ivy & Totty.
• Breakfast and snacks provided daily.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English