Recruiting Researcher, Executive Engagement, EMEA ( 12 months Maternity cover)

The Talent Acquisition (TA) team plays a strategic role in this journey, partnering closely with hiring leaders to attract experienced leadership candidates across all areas of our business. Executive hiring is especially critical - these leaders help define strategy, set vision, and drive innovation across our global teams.

Recruiting Researcher, Executive Engagement, EMEA (12 months Maternity cover)

We are seeking an Executive Researcher to join our in-house EMEA TA team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for identifying, engaging, and attracting exceptional executive-level talent across the region. Reporting to the Senior Director, Talent Acquisition – EMEA, you’ll focus on executive sourcing and research, helping to build high-performing leadership teams that support our continued growth and success.

• London, United Kingdom
• Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
• Work Type: Onsite

Key Qualifications:

• Experience working in an international executive search firm or within a global in-house executive search team.
• Comfortable operating within a fast-growing, dynamic, and multi-faceted environment.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, articulate, and execute effective sourcing strategies.
• Attention to detail: Diligent and organized in written communications, candidate engagements, and all aspects of partnership with TA and business stakeholders.
• A culture ambassador: Collaborative team player who thrives in our unique company culture and evaluates cultural alignment in others.
• Effective communication skills: Ability to partner effectively with hiring leaders, cross-functional partners, and candidates alike.
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a wider team. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to different work environments.
• Experience working within the entertainment / content industry or technology sector is preferred.
• Experience running complex mandates with EMEA and/or global remits is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a close pulse on key executive moves, company realignments, industry conferences, and diversity organizations to identify areas for potential networking and relationship-building.
• Curate and nurture lists of top industry leaders for our personalized executive events.
• Use deep business acumen and judgment to match candidate profiles to roles in various functions.
• Partner with an Executive Candidate Experience Specialist to continually ensure excellent executive-level candidate experience, refining as necessary.
• Work closely with the Inclusion Recruiting Programs & Talent Intelligence Teams and other members of the recruiting team to develop pipelines for ongoing executive networking events.
• Network with industry colleagues in executive search, exchanging knowledge and surfacing best practices