Founding Exec Recruiter: Deep Tech Scale-Up (London)

Seekhr | People & Talent Recruitment

Greater London

On-site

GBP 130,000 - 175,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Seekhr | People & Talent Recruitment in London is seeking a Founding Executive Recruiter to own the full-cycle executive search for senior hires, including mapping, direct approach, assessment and closing. You will partner closely with a hands-on founder and shape the function as the company scales after rapid growth.

The role offers a rare opportunity to build an executive search function from scratch, with a plan to expand a small team once volume proves the model.

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in executive search, ideally in tech or hardware.
  • Experience in sourcing and closing senior hires (CFO/COO-level).
  • Ability to operate with a hands-on founder and under high pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Own full-cycle executive search across senior roles (CFO, COO and equivalents).
  • Map, direct approach, assess and close candidates.
  • Build a small team (2–3) under you as volume increases.

Skills

Executive search
Full-cycle hiring
Sales / hunting

Job description

Seekhr | People & Talent Recruitment in London is seeking a Founding Executive Recruiter to own the full-cycle executive search for senior hires, including mapping, direct approach, assessment and closing. You will partner closely with a hands-on founder and shape the function as the company scales after rapid growth.

The role offers a rare opportunity to build an executive search function from scratch, with a plan to expand a small team once volume proves the model.

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