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 - 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 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.