Senior Talent Sourcer / Executive Research (Project-Based)

About the Role

We’re looking for experienced, research-driven talent sourcers to support executive and advisor searches on a project basis.

This is not a traditional recruiting role. We focus on identifying high-caliber operators, former executives, and subject matter experts who can contribute in advisory or fractional leadership capacities.

The work is highly research-intensive and analytical—ideal for someone who enjoys:
• Solving complex search problems
• Identifying non-obvious candidates
• Translating business needs into strong candidate recommendations

About Us

Lighthouse is a business management and advisory firm that partners with leadership teams to accelerate growth and execution.

We combine hands-on consulting with a network of experienced executives and advisors to help clients solve high-impact challenges.

What You’ll Be Doing
• Build and execute search strategies based on defined project requirements
• Identify and map talent across industries, functions, and adjacent backgrounds
• Use LinkedIn and other tools to source candidates
• Evaluate candidates for relevance, experience, and alignment to client needs
• Deliver curated candidate lists, summaries, and research insights
• Iterate quickly based on feedback and evolving search direction

What We’re Looking For
• 3+ years of experience in executive research, sourcing, or recruiting
• Strong experience using LinkedIn for candidate sourcing (Boolean search preferred)
• Ability to go beyond obvious titles and identify non-traditional or adjacent candidates
• Strong judgment when reviewing profiles (not just sourcing volume)
• Clear written communication when summarizing candidates

What Success Looks Like
• High-quality candidate slates delivered efficiently
• Candidates are well-aligned to the actual business need, not just the job title
• Minimal rework due to misaligned profiles
• Clear rationale behind why candidates were selected

Why This Role is Different
• More analytical and strategy-driven than typical recruiting
• Exposure to senior-level executives and real business challenges
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact, often complex searches
• Collaborative team environment with clear direction and feedback