Global Leadership Recruiter
inDrive
People & HR
United Kingdom
Posted on Jan 20, 2026
Responsibilities
- Owns the recruitment of Leadership Hiring ie Directors, Senior Directors and VP (Grades 14 to 16 incl)
- Owns the coordination of recruitment of Country Managers globally via support from in-region TA teams.
- Supports TA Director on SVP/C-level searches.
- Manages one dedicated Leadership Talent Scout (aka Leadership Sourcer).
- Responsible for developing longer-range talent pipelines for Succession gaps and business growth initiatives.
- Reviews search firm needs and builds usage cases for approval by TA Director.
- Initiates and coordinates with external search firm partners.
Success Metrics
- Reducing Time to Fill (days to offer acceptance).
- Improving the quality of hire (tenure and probation pass rate).
- Reducing search firm costs (usage & pricing).
- Improving leadership hire onboarding and reducing time to productivity.
- Influences the consistency of hiring quality and capability for Country Managers/Leaders.
- Partnering with and consulting on longer-range talent requirements.
Qualifications
- Client Consultation: Work with clients to understand the specific requirements, goals, and cultural dynamics of senior-level positions.
- Strategic Sourcing: Employ proactive “headhunting” methods and extensive research to identify and attract candidates from professional networks, rather than relying solely on job ads.
- Candidate Evaluation: Conduct in-depth assessments, including initial interviews, review of CVs and work history, and background checks, to ensure candidates are qualified and a good fit.
- Market Insight: Stay informed about industry trends, competitor movements, and leadership competencies to provide strategic hiring insights.
- Process Management: Oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle, from initial contact and screening to final offer negotiation and placement.
- Relationship Building: Establish and maintain strong relationships with potential candidates and client stakeholders
- Exceptional Communication: Articulate vision, persuade candidates, negotiate effectively, and build rapport with diverse professionals.
- Persuasion and Influence: The ability to convince high-demand professionals to consider new opportunities and leave their current roles.
- Discretion and Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information related to clients and candidates with utmost professionalism.
- Research and Networking: Proactively search professional networks, industry events, and social media to find qualified candidates.
- Industry Expertise: Deep understanding of market conditions and the specific skills required for various leadership roles.
- Business Acumen: Ability to grasp client business needs and assess how candidates align with corporate goals.
Experience
- 10+ years in Recruitment with at least 3+ year in leadership search.
- Experience in a global or multi-regional, high-growth environment.
- Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal
Mindset
- Highly structured, operational, and scalable thinker
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and process-driven, passionate about improving the quality of hire and
- candidate and stakeholder experience
- Forward thinking and relationship-driven
- Tenacious with a strong bias for solutioning
- Trusted partner to senior leadership globally
Conditions & Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Hybrid work mode and flexible schedule
- Access to professional counseling services, including psychological, financial, and legal support
- Diverse internal training programs
- Partially or fully paid additional training courses
- All necessary work equipment