Executive Recruiter

HelloKindred; England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HelloKindred is seeking an Executive Recruiter or Search Consultant to support its in-house leadership recruitment function. You will identify, cultivate and attract senior leadership talent across European markets, partnering with business leaders and recruiters to drive strategic hiring for current and future needs within a global team.

Hybrid work arrangement and a focus on building trusted relationships with senior executives are central.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership recruitment experience.
• External executive search or agency recruitment experience.
• Strong relationships with senior candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in a large global business.
• Experience with globally distributed teams.
• Strong understanding of European professional services, technology, or digital markets.
• Passion for recruitment and transforming organisations.
• Strong research and creative thinking to identify top candidates.
• Analytical, problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication at the C-suite level.
• Proven project and time management skills.
• Inquisitive mindset with a desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Position executive search as a trusted partner with senior leaders and recruiters.
• Conduct confidential research to identify leadership talent.
• Produce market intelligence reports to influence talent strategies.
• Build talent pools by engaging candidates across channels, articulating the value proposition.
• Assess candidate fit against leadership requirements and profiles.
• Leverage effective talent channels to meet hiring needs.
• Deliver a world-class candidate experience and advocate for the talent brand.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Support presentations of research findings at senior stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Leadership recruitment

Executive search

Relationship-building

Discretion

Trusted advisor

Global teams

European markets

Research skills

Creative thinking

Problem-solving

Communication (C-suite)

Project management

Time management

Learning mindset

Job description

Who is HelloKindred?

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better.We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers –connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: May 31, 2027 / 6 months Work Set-Up: Hybrid

Our client in the global professional services industry is looking for an Executive Recruiter or Search Consultant to support its in-house leadership recruitment function, identifying, cultivating, and attracting senior leadership talent to support business growth globally. Partner with business-aligned leadership recruiters and senior executives to identify talent for critical leadership roles across European markets, driving strategic hiring projects for immediate and future business needs within a well-established team.

Responsibilities

• Position executive search as a trusted partner by developing close, trusted relationships with senior business leaders and executive recruiters.
• Conduct confidential research and talent identification assignments to identify best-in-class leadership talent.
• Produce value-adding market and competitor intelligence reports to influence targeted talent strategies.
• Proactively build talent pools of senior executives by engaging candidates through multiple channels and articulating the organisation’s value proposition.
• Assess candidate suitability against current and future hiring requirements based on experience and skills aligned with the leadership profile.
• Discover and leverage effective, sustainable talent channels to meet immediate and future leadership hiring needs.
• Deliver a world-class candidate experience and act as an ambassador and custodian of the talent brand.
• Manage multiple projects in parallel while ensuring deadlines are achieved.
• Support the creation of presentations showcasing research findings and contribute to senior stakeholder meetings.

• 5+ years of leadership recruitment experience.
• Prior experience in external executive search or agency recruitment preferred.
• Strong relationship-building skills with senior candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion within a large, complex global business.
• Demonstrated ability to establish trust and act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and recruitment managers.
• Previous experience working with globally distributed teams preferred.
• Strong understanding of European professional services, technology, or digital markets.
• Passion for recruitment and its ability to transform organisations.
• Strong research skills and creative thinking to uncover the strongest candidate profiles.
• Flexibility and an analytical, problem-solving approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at the C-suite level.
• Excellent project management, organisational, and time-management skills.
• An inquisitive mindset and a strong desire to learn.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.