Recruiter

REGENT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Regent in London is seeking an experienced Recruiter to lead end-to-end executive search across Europe, aligning leadership hires with portfolio transformation and growth.

You will partner with Operating Partners, portfolio CEOs, and the Regent leadership team, shaping leadership teams through a high-touch process in a fast-paced private equity environment.

This London-based role reports to the Executive Recruiter and offers significant autonomy within a flat, entrepreneurial culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in executive search, preferably in private equity or corporate environments.
• Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders and influence hiring decisions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple searches concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end executive search for C-suite, VP, and senior roles across Europe.
• Partner with Operating Partners, portfolio CEOs, and Regent leadership to define role requirements.
• Proactively source and assess high-calibre candidates using direct sourcing and network.
• Oversee interview coordination, candidate assessments, and offer negotiations.
• Provide market intelligence on executive compensation and talent trends.
• Build and maintain a strategic talent pipeline for Europe-driven hiring needs.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience reflecting Regent’s brand and values.

Skills

Executive search

Stakeholder influence

Multi-search management

Discretion & confidentiality

English fluency + FR/DE

Job description

About Regent

Regent is a global private holding company headquartered in Los Angeles, focused on acquiring and transforming businesses across a wide range of industries including technology, consumer products, retail, industrial, and media. Regent’s investment approach centres on unlocking growth through operational transformation, innovation, and strategic leadership. As Regent continues expanding its global footprint, we are seeking an experienced Recruiter to support talent acquisition for leadership and critical roles across our portfolio and corporate teams, with a focus on Europe-based operations.

Position Overview

The Recruiter will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and securing top‑tier executive and senior leadership talent across Regent's portfolio companies and corporate functions. This London-based role will report to the Executive Recruiter in London, with a dotted reporting line to the Managing Partner, Europe. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of private equity, operations, and talent strategy, helping to shape leadership teams that drive transformation and value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Search Execution: Lead end‑to‑end recruitment processes for C-suite, VP, and senior‑level hires across Europe, spanning portfolio companies and Regent’s internal functions.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Work closely with Operating Partners, portfolio company CEOs, and Regent’s leadership team to understand hiring needs and define role requirements.
• Candidate Identification: Proactively source, assess, and engage high-calibre candidates using direct sourcing, executive search methodologies, and Regent’s network.
• Process Management: Oversee interview coordination, candidate assessments, offer negotiations, and onboarding support.
• Market Intelligence: Provide insights on executive talent trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitive landscape in relevant sectors.
• Talent Pipelining: Build and maintain a strategic talent pipeline for anticipated hiring needs across the European region.
• Candidate Experience: Ensure a high‑touch, professional candidate experience that reflects Regent’s brand and values.

Experience & Background

• 3+ years of experience in executive search, ideally with a top-tier executive search firm or in-house at a private equity or global investment firm.
• Proven track record of placing executive‑level talent in operational and leadership roles, preferably within industrials, consumer, automotive, or technology sectors.
• Strong understanding of private equity and portfolio company dynamics is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep sourcing and talent assessment expertise.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple searches simultaneously.
• Professional discretion and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Fluency in English; French and German are a plus.

Why Join Regent

• Be a core contributor to building high calibre leadership teams that drive value across a global portfolio.
• High level of autonomy and scope for progression as Regent expands its European footprint.
• Gain exposure to a fast‑paced, performance‑driven private equity environment.
• Work in an international, highly entrepreneurial firm with a flat, collaborative culture.