Senior Recruiter

Ford Motor; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Senior Recruiter to manage recruitment for senior Tech & Product roles across EU markets. This role requires expertise in executive recruiting, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to implement innovative sourcing strategies. You will work closely with hiring managers to define job profiles, ensuring a premium candidate experience. Located at the Dunton Technical Centre in Basildon, this role offers competitive benefits, including a strong pension plan and a range of wellbeing support.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Enhanced family leave

World-class maternity benefit

Pension plan up to 12% match

Employee discounts on vehicles

Recognition & development programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in executive or senior-level recruiting for Tech & Product roles.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence.
• Expertise in sourcing tools and executive search methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete recruitment process for senior Tech & Product roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to define leadership profiles.
• Develop and implement advanced sourcing strategies.

Skills

Executive recruiting for Tech & Product roles

Stakeholder management

Sourcing tools and methodologies

Managing complex recruitment campaigns

Understanding of EU labour regulations

Experience with ATS technology

Hiring for leadership roles

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Greenhouse

Job description

Joining Ford and be part of the team transforming mobility for the next generation. Here, innovation isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected! Your career, your impact, your future starts here!

As a Senior Recruiter, you will lead end-to-end hiring for senior-level Technology and Product positions across multiple EU markets. Acting as a strategic partner to hiring managers and People teams, you will design and execute recruitment strategies that attract exceptional leadership talent. This role demands strong market knowledge, stakeholder influence, and the ability to deliver a world-class candidate and hiring manager experience. While an individual contributor role, it requires high ownership, strategic thinking, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

Key Skills & Competencies

• Proven experience in executive or senior-level recruiting for Tech & Product roles across multiple EU markets.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leaders.
• Expertise in sourcing tools and executive search methodologies (LinkedIn Recruiter, talent mapping, networking).
• Ability to manage multiple complex recruitment campaigns simultaneously.
• Deep understanding of EU labour regulations and cultural nuances in hiring.
• Experience with ATS and recruitment technology (SAP, Oracle, Greenhouse, etc.).
• Track record of hiring for hard‑to‑fill leadership roles in matrix organizations.

This role is based in our Dunton Technical Centre, Basildon. You will be required onsite 4 days a week.

We offer a competitive package including generous holiday entitlement, enhanced family leave, our maternity benefit is world‑class, offering one year’s full basic pay, a strong pension plan up to 12% match, employee discounts on Ford vehicles, recognition & development programs, and a range of wellbeing and financial benefits, all designed to support your career and life.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Full‑Cycle Recruitment & Delivery

• Own and manage the complete recruitment process for senior Tech & Product roles, from sourcing through offer negotiation and onboarding handoff.
• Partner with hiring managers to define leadership profiles, competencies, and market positioning.
• Develop and implement advanced sourcing strategies, leveraging executive search techniques, talent mapping, and proactive pipeline building.
• Conduct in‑depth candidate assessments and guide interview panels on best practices for senior‑level selection.
• Ensure a premium candidate experience with timely, transparent communication.

Talent Advisor

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and hiring managers, providing insights on talent availability, compensation benchmarks, and market trends.
• Consult on role scoping, succession planning, and offer strategy to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with People/HR partners on workforce planning and hiring forecasts across EU regions.

Recruitment Operations & Reporting

• Maintain accurate candidate data in ATS and ensure compliance with EU labour laws and GDPR.
• Report on key metrics: time‑to‑fill, pipeline diversity, sourcing effectiveness, and leadership hiring success.
• Provide insights to inform talent strategy and executive hiring decisions.

Employer Branding

As part of our talent acquisition strategy, you will:

• Act as an ambassador for our brand, showcasing our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and diversity.
• Leverage social media, professional networks, and industry events to position us as an employer of choice for senior tech and product leaders.
• Partner with marketing teams to create compelling content that highlights our culture, mission, and leadership opportunities.