Salary: Upto £80k + Bonus Office Location: London Working Pattern: 4 days in the office Hawkwood are delighted to be partnering with a highly reputable Private Equity firm as they look to expand their Talent Acquisition function in London.
Our client is seeking a specialist to build and develop their senior leadership network across the UK.
This is a stand-alone role responsible for using various strategies to identify and engage with C-suite professionals.
In this role, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy and must have a strong passion for building talent communities at a senior level.
This firm has a strong track record of delivering exceptional returns for investors and has recently raised new funds to support ambitious growth plans within their portfolio companies.
A move into private equity offers a unique opportunity to work across multiple high-growth companies simultaneously, gain a comprehensive understanding of market innovations, and support the next wave of transformative businesses.
We are keen to speak with individuals who are skilled in building relationships with senior leaders and identifying top-tier industry talent to ensure our client can maintain their competitive edge.
Key responsibilities include: Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for C-suite roles within portfolio companies, including candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring.
Build and maintain a strong network of industry leaders and executives across the UK.
Handle inbound interest from talent who are seeking opportunities with the firm.
Market intelligence – stay informed on market developments, leveraging digital channels and relevant events.
Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, including Executive Search firms.
Engage and nurture a network of leaders through community-focused initiatives (e.g., hosting events, conferences, podcasts, etc.).
Track and analyse key talent metrics (e.g., recruitment success and retention rates) to guide decision-making within portfolio companies.
Support the development of a scalable talent infrastructure that supports long-term growth.
What the client is looking for: Leadership recruiting experience : 5+ years' recruitment experience within a search firm or in-house, with a focus on senior-level hires.
Community building experience : Proven experience networking and building relationships to create talent pools, ideally at a senior level.
Stakeholder management experience : Ability to confidently present ideas and influence senior executives and portfolio company leaders.
Growth business experience : Exposure to the dynamics of small companies with multiple stakeholders, boards, and entrepreneurial traits will be valued.
Commercially minded : You understand how to align sourcing and recruiting activity to meet business objectives.
Data-driven : You are data-centric and bring a data-first approach to the recruitment process and strategy.
Experience in a self-sufficient or stand-alone role is advantageous.
We recognise how challenging this current job market is for candidates, and Hawkwood are therefore striving to provide the best candidate experience we can.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we kindly request that you apply via this LinkedIn advert, as opposed to sending us an email or LinkedIn direct message.
We are eager to ensure that each candidate application is considered fairly, and receives a consistent experience.
Unfortunately, we cannot ensure this standard if you enquire about a role via email or LinkedIn message, as it falls outside of our established process.