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 our first
Senior/Lead Executive Recruiter
. 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
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.