Researcher

Global University Systems is an international education group that empowers students to transform their lives through education. We believe education drives careers, lives, and society forward, enabling a brighter future for all. Our network of 30 institutions offers the broadest range of industry-relevant skills through inclusive, accessible, and digital-first learning. We currently educate around 122,000 students on campuses worldwide and have 20M+ unique subscribers to our courses. Our global ecosystem powers accessible digital learning and academic achievement.

Job Title: Researcher

Location: Hyderabad, India

Reports to: Executive Recruiter

Organisation: Global University Systems

About Us

Global University Systems (GUS) is a dynamic and innovative education provider, home to some of the world's most forward-thinking institutions. With a strong focus on technology, digital transformation, and the future of learning, we are shaping the leaders of tomorrow by driving academic excellence today.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Researcher with a proven background in executive search within the technology and/or education sectors to join our growing internal executive search function. This is an exciting opportunity to support the recruitment of world-class senior talent across our global network of institutions, working on transformative leadership roles that sit at the intersection of cutting-edge tech and educational innovation.

Reporting to the Executive Recruiter, you will be instrumental in identifying, mapping, and engaging senior executives for roles that shape the strategic direction of GUS and its affiliated institutions. You will deliver insight-driven talent research, helping drive impactful, high-level hiring outcomes globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Executive Recruiter to understand briefs and define search strategies.
• Conduct market mapping, talent identification, and competitor intelligence within the education and technology sectors.
• Build and manage robust pipelines of senior candidates for executive and C-suite roles.
• Prepare research reports, candidate profiles, and sector insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Assess candidate relevance and strategic fit using your sector-specific knowledge.
• Stay up to date on trends in AI, EdTech, and digital transformation within global higher education.

About You

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a researcher in executive search, specifically within the technology and/or education sectors – this is essential.
• Proven track record in global executive sourcing, supporting senior and C-level appointments.
• Deep expertise in LinkedIn sourcing, LinkedIn project building, InMail campaigns, X-ray searching, database sourcing, conference and event-based research, and unearthing hard-to-find talent.
• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to distil complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Experience working with and influencing global stakeholders and international candidates.
• A confident communicator with strong professional verbal and written English communication skills.
• Proactive, curious, and passionate about innovation in global education and technology.
• Comfortable working on confidential, high-impact mandates in a fast-paced and agile environment.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to help shape the future leadership of a globally recognised education group.
• Exposure to strategic hiring at the highest organisational levels.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking team culture with room for career growth and development.
• Flexible hybrid or remote working arrangements.

If you’re excited by the prospect of working on meaningful, high-level executive appointments within an organisation that is redefining education through technology and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

We acknowledge receipt of your resume for a position at Global University Systems and sincerely appreciate your interest in our company.

We will screen all applicant CVs and select the candidates whose qualifications and experience meet our requirements. Please note due to the high volume of applications we will only contact you if you are selected to continue for the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success.

GUS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.