Senior / Lead Executive Recruiter (Robotics, Manufacturing & Operations)
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 Alpha - our rapidly developed humanoid platform now running in real industrial pilots - and we’re growing the team to take it even further.
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior / Lead Executive Recruiter with deep expertise in executive search within robotics and advanced manufacturing environments. 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
Demonstrated success hiring within:
Robotics / AI / automation
Automotive or advanced manufacturing
Operations and industrial environments
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.