C-Suite Executive Recruiter & Coach Network Builder

Vistage International; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance 4x base salary max £1,

Pension with 5% contribution + 4%match

20 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Vistage is seeking an Executive Recruiter to proactively source, qualify, and manage candidates through the full selection process for C-Suite executives who can become Vistage Executive Coaches.

The role emphasizes relationship-driven sourcing, education of senior leaders about the coaching model, and guiding top candidates through a distinctive, high-touch selection process in the UK market.

Qualifications

• Proven track record recruiting for, or selling to, senior executives in a competitive market, with strong skills in sourcing, qualifying, and closing high-level candidates.
• A genuine relationship-builder with a strong interest in people and what motivates experienced leaders to consider a career change.
• Ability to communicate a complex opportunity clearly and compellingly, in writing and in conversation, to busy C-level candidates.
• Strong candidate management and negotiation skills, with sound judgement on when to move a conversation forward and when to give a candidate space.
• Comfortable operating with autonomy in a fast-paced, evolving environment, adapting quickly as priorities shift.
• Experience with Salesforce or a comparable CRM/ATS for candidate tracking and pipeline reporting.
• Skilled in LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and other sourcing platforms, with comfort incorporating AI-assisted sourcing and research tools into day-to-day workflow.
• Experience building rapport with and influencing senior executives throughout a recruiting or sales cycle.

Responsibilities

• Build and continuously qualify a healthy pipeline of candidates through proactive outreach, referrals, and ongoing nurture of prospective Chair relationships.
• Educate and inspire candidates on the Vistage Executive Coaching model and the purpose-driven nature of the work, positioning the opportunity in a way that resonates with senior executives who may not be actively looking.
• Conduct behavioural and performance-based interviews with C-level candidates by phone and video.
• Own the day-to-day candidate experience throughout the selection process, ensuring timely, professional, and consistent communication at every stage.
• Represent Vistage in the market and within relevant executive and professional communities with authenticity and credibility.
• Extend verbal offers and manage all downstream steps, including assessments, agreements, background checks, and enrolment in the Vistage Chair Academy.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date candidate records in Salesforce (or equivalent CRM/ATS) to support pipeline visibility, reporting, and forecasting.
• Partner with regional leadership, existing Chairs, and internal stakeholders to align on hiring priorities and local market needs.

Skills

Senior executive recruiting

Sourcing

Candidate management

Negotiation

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

AI-assisted sourcing tools

Relationship building

Tools

Salesforce/CRM

Boolean search

AI-assisted sourcing tools

Job description

Vistage is seeking an Executive Recruiter to proactively source, qualify, and manage candidates through the full selection process for C-Suite executives who can become Vistage Executive Coaches.

The role emphasizes relationship-driven sourcing, education of senior leaders about the coaching model, and guiding top candidates through a distinctive, high-touch selection process in the UK market.