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

Humanoid is the first AI and robotics company in the UK, creating the world’s most advanced, reliable, commercially scalable, and safe humanoid robots. Our first humanoid robot HMND 01 is a next-gen labour automation unit, providing highly efficient services across various use cases, starting with industrial applications.


Our Mission

At Humanoid we strive to create the world’s leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity.

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

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

• Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of annual leave (accrued), separate sick leave, and paid bank holidays and company holidays.
• Fully funded private healthcare for UK employees, with broad provider access, virtual and in‑person care, and strong mental health and serious illness support.
• Pension scheme with a total 8% contribution (5% employee, 3% employer) on full earnings.
• Free daily breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks in‑office.
• Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.
• Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.

How to Apply

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