Executive Search Recruiter

About the Company

Shortlist is a growing Executive Search firm specializing in senior leadership and management roles for leading companies. We are looking for a sharp, curious, and motivated Executive Search Recruiter to join us at an exciting stage of growth. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to enter the world of Executive Search, learn how senior hiring processes are built, and grow together with the company.

About the Role

The role includes:

• Identifying relevant candidates on LinkedIn and other sourcing channels

• Mapping markets, companies, and talent pools

• Reaching out to candidates in a personal and discreet way

• Conducting initial conversations with potential candidates

• Understanding candidate experience, motivation, and basic fit

• Building candidate lists and maintaining organized search processes

• Working closely with the team on senior-level searches

• Learning different industries, companies, and organizational structures

Responsibilities

• Identifying relevant candidates on LinkedIn and other sourcing channels

• Mapping markets, companies, and talent pools

• Reaching out to candidates in a personal and discreet way

• Conducting initial conversations with potential candidates

• Understanding candidate experience, motivation, and basic fit

• Building candidate lists and maintaining organized search processes

• Working closely with the team on senior-level searches

• Learning different industries, companies, and organizational structures

Qualifications

• You don’t need years of experience, but you do need to have:

Required Skills

• Good familiarity with LinkedIn

• Strong ability to search, identify, and approach people

• Curiosity about people, companies, and business

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• A mature, discreet, and professional approach

• Ability to work independently and take ownership

• A real motivation to learn and grow in Executive Search

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience in recruitment, sourcing, sales, customer-facing roles, research, or business development is an advantage.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Shortlist is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.