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Associate Consultant - AsiaDecember 2018

Oxford HR - Associate Consultant, Asia 2

ContentsLetter from the CEO

Person Specification

Job Purpose

Associate Consultant, Asia

Our Values

Key Responsibilities

About Oxford HR

How to Apply

The Role

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Letter from the CEO

Dear Candidate, Thank you for your interest in working with Oxford HR.

We’ve been working with leading international development organisations globally for over twenty years, based out of our head office in Oxford, UK. We’re keen to now develop our work alongside our clients – ensuring our researchers, consultants and staff are from the communities we’re working in and expert in understanding the organisations they’re supporting.

We are looking for a Associate Consultant to be based in Asia as an integral part of our vision of being a global organisation, participating in the search for a better world.

As a search business, we rely on the strengths of our networks and the quality of our research to help us link up the most talented, diverse and expert leaders to the challenging opportunities our

clients are looking to undertake. For the incoming Associate Consultant, we think this is a chance to join a globally growing collaborative organisation.

Our culture is one of openness and transparency with a genuine commitment to quality – we value everyone’s input and ideas and we look for people who are committed to the generic values of the sector as well as natural networkers. You’ll know if this sounds like you and if it does, we would love to hear from you.

Best wishes and good luck with your application.

David Lale Group CEO


This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding and well-respected Executive Search firm. The new Associate Consultant, Asia will have the chance to work closely with seasoned Consultants and assist them in project delivery for at least 5-6 assignments at one time.

Oxford HR operates in three main regions with a team focused on each of these: Asia and MENA, Africa, and Europe, with consultants and researchers specialising in a region. The Associate Consultant, Asia will carry out a mix of executive search and research into potential clients and candidates for each assignment, working closely with the Client and Senior Consultants to define and execute search strategies and ensure that the very best candidates and sources are aware of the opportunity. Depending on the assignment, they will work with Researchers and Project Administrators to ensure effective and timely project delivery.

This is a tight-knit, collaborative team and while each post-holder will have specific work areas assigned to them, from time to time they will have to cover each other’s work. This offers the opportunity to gain insight the entire recruitment process, from start to finish, and to learn from experienced consultants.

Associate Consultant, AsiaBased in Asia (Bangkok, Singapore, Beijing, Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, flexible)


Oxford HR is an international, expanding and forward-thinking Executive Search firm leading the way in the appointment of executives and non-executives in the “for-purpose” sectors.

With impressive leadership, and a core team with a strong track record already in place, we have an ambition to become the leading Executive Search firm with offices in the key locations in both the Global North and South to allow us to be where our clients are. We advise clients for roles in the following areas:

• Board and Advisory• Non-executive, trustee or advisory committee roles• Health (medical research, health programmes, service delivery and

health strategy)• Government and International Institutions • Higher Education and Research• INGOs• UK-based charities• Philanthropies and foundations

To achieve this ambition, Oxford HR is excited to be in a period of expansion. We are looking to make a number of key strategic hires to cope with increasing demand and create a strong foundation for future planned growth.

This opportunity will be challenging, rewarding and offer the fantastic possibility to become part of a leading organisation in a rapidly expanding marketplace.

About Oxford HR


Title: Associate Consultant, Asia

Reporting to: Director, Asia and MENA with a dotted line to Head of Research

Location: Asia - flexible (preference for Thailand, Singapore, China, Australia, Malaysia or The Philippines)

Salary & Benefits: Competitive, depending on experience

The Role

Job PurposeThe Associate Consultant Asia main role is to work closely with the Principal Consultants and assist them in executive search (head-hunting) for 5-6 assignments at one time. The Associate Consultant, Asia will carry out a mix of project delivery and research into potential clients and candidates for each assignment efficiently and accurately so that information is readily accessible to the lead Consultants. This will involve an amount of administration for each assignment, which will

be supported by the Project Administrator.

S/he will also research information on organisations and ensure that database is up-to-date and readily accessible by Consultants.


Project delivery• Assist in the development of proposals and attend client meetings and pitches;• Work with individual clients to develop the role profile, job description and person specification

and full applicant brief. Advisory support on recruitment practicalities such as salary levels and visa requirements. Attend briefing meetings either in person or via Skype;

• Develop realistic time frames and schedules with the client.• Interview the shortlisted candidates, usually via Skype or in person, based on the requirements

of each individual role;• Work with candidates to make sure their applications are suitable, coaching them on interview

techniques and ensuring that they are fully prepared for client interviews.• Create a shortlist of applicants from the longlist report produced from the search;• Prepare project reports for clients, updating them on progress and giving them more details on

the relevant applicants.

Business Development• Support the implementation of a strategy for contacting clients that lies within agreed

parameters;• Participate in business development meetings with new and existing clients, either in person or

via phone/Skype;• Attend relevant conferences/seminars/networking opportunities;• Work with colleagues to cross sell areas of business and produce company-wide business

development plans.

Research• The research function can be related to specific assignments and/or business development• Prepare a comprehensive research list of potential candidates, contacts or search leads for each

assignment (e.g. Head of Education for Save the Children). The research list could be drawn using various research tools like OxHR database search, Boolean search, LinkedIn networks/groups, Google and search leads from trusted contacts

• Search for new organisations for potential candidates and/or business development and gather the general sector knowledge. This should be recorded on to the database and contacted

• Searching for new websites that are relevant for our fields of work in international development and update our database

• Sourcing interesting and latest updates in the international development sector and contributing to the Oxford HR blog site.

Search Administration – in conjunction with the Project Administrators• Attend team and company meetings, taking turns to chair or minute as appropriate;• Be responsible for own administration outside of the Researcher’s remit and ensure that the

Database is kept up to date.

Personal Management• Ensure effective time management;• Undertake foreign travel as and when required;• Hours are deliberately flexible as much of work may take place out of standard office hours due

to clients/candidates being in different time zones;• Maintain a positive attitude to the company, its products and to business development;• Deliver on a personal and the fulfilment of other duties as required, within reason;• Follow agreed KPls specific to your role and targets.• This post is expected to develop and for new duties to be added as work streams and

technologies change.

Key Responsibilities


Experience and Knowledge• Experience conducting search and selection with qualitative desk research, ideally in executive

search, although other paths are considered, such as academic research, marketing research, etc• Demonstrable interest and broad knowledge of current affairs and geopolitical issues, namely

international development and humanitarian contexts in Asia and overseas• Fast and accurate research and administrative skills and experience• Facility with the suite of Microsoft Office tools and the ability to learn to use new software• Knowledge of databases, data and communicating the salient points of complex information

Skills and Abilities• Excellent communication skills with keen attention to detail and the confidence to liaise with

senior candidates and clients• Calm under pressure, with a good understanding of cultural diversity• Exemplary organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage conflicting deadlines

and work in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent project management skills with a ‘completer – finisher’ attitude• Ability to work within a small, close-knit team and respond quickly and efficiently to requests

for support• Fluency in English and a relevant Asian language.

Personal Style and Behaviour• Collaborative and inclusive working style, able to reach decisions in a collegial and congenial

manner• Able to foresee and mitigate problems – proactive approach to problem solving• Keen eye for detail, consistency and quality• Self-motivated and driven to succeed• Empathy with the vision and values of the business and those of our clients• A positive, supportive attitude towards colleagues, candidates and clients• Demonstrable commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Person Specification


Continuous improvement

We measure and evaluate what we do, get feedback and improve upon it. We use technology to support our work and ensure our team are constantly learning and developing their skills. We innovate wherever we can to secure our approach is the best possible for any project we undertake. We’re open to criticism. We’re naturally curious.

Collective and personal expertise

We believe no one person has a monopoly on the right answer and ensure we work collectively on our projects and challenges. We share knowledge and focus on disseminating ideas and expertise across the whole organisation. We hire people who are steeped in the backgrounds they’re delivering services in, who are professional and resourceful, and constantly eager to learn and committed to their own personal development.

Care

For our staff, our associates, our clients and candidates and for the sectors we work in. We work globally, across many cultures and constantly strive for a culturally sensitive response in all our projects. Our culture is non-hierarchical, and we regard staff and associates as equal parts of our Oxford HR family.

Ethical and transparent

We uphold principles of ethical recruitment including openness and transparency in our dealings with candidates and clients.

Value for money

We like working with clients in the ‘for purpose sector’ and recognise they are often under severe financial constraints. We want to offer services that are flexibly priced and can be creative around how services are delivered to support this goal.

Cultural sensitivity

We recognise the under representation of certain minority groups in leadership roles and want to challenge that wherever we can. We relish having a diverse workforce.

Oxford HR’s values are aligned with those of the international development sector, and we are trusted to appoint leaders who are not only technically competent but who are also aligned in terms

of organisation’s culture and goals and committed to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the priorities in the Agenda 2030. More specifically we believe in:

Our Values


Please apply for this role through Oxford HR website, attaching your CV and Statement explaining why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make you suitable, addressed to Ana Fernandes, Director Asia at Oxford HR.

Timeline Closing date: Interviews:

These dates may be subject to change, and applicants will be advised in advance should this happen.

Selection ProcessAll candidates will receive feedback within four weeks of the closing date. Shortlisted candidates may be required to undertake a technical assessment during the interview.

Equality StatementEquality and diversity are at the core of Oxford HR’s values. Staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.

QueriesIf you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information, or would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Ana Fernandes and/or Maria Grigore of Oxford HR Consultants by email at [email protected] in the first instance.

How to Apply

31st January 2019, noon, UK timeStarting from last week of January 2019

https://oxfordhr.co.uk/


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