Principal Recruiter (Exec / SLT Hiring)

Overview

In this role you drive senior and exec hiring across Europe for a global software firm, partnering with European business leaders and reporting to the Global Head of TA. You will manage multiple European searches simultaneously with a focus on SLT appointments, shaping the talent function as the company grows through acquisitions. You’ll be hands-on in a fast-paced, mixed environment, delivering VP/C-level hires end-to-end and collaborating with external suppliers when needed. This is a delivery-driven, autonomous role with regional impact and in-house experience preferred.

Pay / Benefits

• salary 95,000
• in-office three days per week in London
• benefits package

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute senior and executive hiring across Europe, with emphasis on SLT roles
• Manage 8-10 European searches concurrently, delivering end-to-end VP/C-level hires
• Collaborate with European business leaders and report to the Global Head of TA
• Evolve and mature the European talent function, applying best practices
• Operate in a high-volume, unstructured environment; partner with suppliers when appropriate
• Leverage in-house experience to support acquisitions and portfolio talent needs
• Maintain hands-on, delivery-focused approach and alignment with European hiring nuances

Key requirements

• Proven track record delivering VP / C-level permanent hires from conception to completion
• Experience in high-volume, unstructured environments; in-house experience preferred
• Fintech or SME tech exposure is ideal
• Comfort working autonomously and across Europe; strong stakeholder partnership
• Experience in partnering with suppliers and managing external recruitment sources

• delivery-focused
• hands-on
• stakeholder partnership
• executive search
• stakeholder management
• in-house recruitment

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