Senior/ Lead Executive Search Recruiter (Robotics, Operations & Manufacturing)

Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 - our rapidly developed humanoid platform being deployed in real industrial environments - and we’re growing the team to take it even further.

About the Role
We are looking for our first
Senior/Lead Executive Recruiter
. This role is critical in identifying and closing high-impact leadership and niche technical hires in a fast-scaling, high-performance organisation. You will operate as a trusted partner to hiring managers and leadership
, driving complex, high-stakes searches end-to-end, often targeting passive talent in highly competitive markets
. Executive search in robotics and manufacturing requires a research-led, network-driven approach due to the limited and highly specialized talent pool.

What You'll Do
Lead end-to-end executive and senior-level hiring across robotics, manufacturing, and operations functions
Own and deliver on highly complex and hard-to-fill roles
, requiring deep market mapping and proactive headhunting
Partner closely with hiring managers and leadership teams to define role requirements, success profiles, and hiring strategies Design and execute innovative sourcing strategies
, leveraging:
Executive search methodologies (retained-style, research-driven approaches)
Advanced sourcing techniques and modern AI tools
Deep industry networks and competitor mapping
Act as a lead closer
, managing offer strategy, stakeholder alignment, and candidate negotiations Build and maintain a strong network of senior talent across robotics and manufacturing sectors
Provide market intelligence
, including talent insights, compensation benchmarks, and competitor landscape
Champion a fast-paced, high-quality hiring process
, ensuring speed without compromising candidate experience
Utilize tools such as
ATS systems and LinkedIn Recruiter to drive efficient and data-driven hiring
Continuously stay on top of emerging technologies, hiring trends, and talent acquisition innovations
What We're Looking For
Proven experience as a
Senior / Lead Recruiter or Executive Search Consultant
Strong background in executive search (headhunting)
, with experience closing senior and leadership roles
Track record of closing complex, business-critical roles in competitive talent markets
Deep understanding of manufacturing and robotics ecosystems
, including engineering and operations leadership roles
Strong ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders
Expertise in direct sourcing, market mapping, and engaging passive candidates
Experience using modern recruitment tools
, including ATS platforms and LinkedIn Recruiter
High ownership mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

What We Offer
Competitive equity: stock options with meaningful upside as we scale.
30+ paid days off, including 23 days of annual leave, all UK bank holidays, and additional company closure days (including Christmas–New Year shutdown).
Private healthcare, including virtual and in-person care.
Pension scheme with 8% total contribution (5% employee, 3% employer) on full earnings.
Free daily breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks in-office.
Work at the frontier - collaborate daily with world-class engineers, researchers, and product experts building the next generation of AI and humanoid robotics.
Real ownership - direct access to founding leadership, meaningful input on product direction, and the ability to drive key initiatives from day one.