Executive Search Lead - Technology
Join Canonical, a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems. Our platform, Ubuntu, powers breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Canonical is a global, remote‑first tech company that recruits on a worldwide basis and sets a high standard for people joining the company.
Location
EMEA – Home based
Responsibilities

Develop a search strategy that ensures headhunted talent moves smoothly through the pipeline.
Coach senior leadership teams to drive hiring outcomes, enabling them to become experts in attracting exceptional talent.
Drive talent analytics, using SQL or Python to provide real‑time insights and identify trends in data.
Conduct in‑depth behavioural talent interviews, providing insight into motivations and behaviours.
Build key relationships with global stakeholders, monitor hiring activities, and ensure consistency in operational processes.
Seek continuous improvement in hiring processes and outcomes.
Champion diversity and inclusion, removing unconscious bias from the hiring process and ensuring the sourcing strategy supports this.

Qualifications

Professional experience of headhunting from an executive search firm or in‑house search function, with a strong track record in the Technology industry.
Experience with market mapping and talent identification tools.
Strong analytical problem‑solving ability, proficient in SQL or Python for data analysis.
Experience conducting behavioural and competency‑based interviews, with the ability to train stakeholders.
Academic background: Bachelors or Masters in Psychology, People Analytics, or a related field, with a good level of math from high school.
High level of personal organisation to work remotely and be effective.
Willingness to travel to company events 2‑4 times a year, up to two weeks each.

Other Skills You May Bring

Advanced analytical and statistical modelling of data.
Exposure to Greenhouse ATS, Thomas International, DISC profiling and psychometric validity metrics.

What We Offer

Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints.
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
Annual compensation review and performance‑driven bonus.
Recognition rewards and annual holiday leave.
Maternity and paternity leave.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Opportunity to travel to new locations and priority pass for long‑haul company events.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Human Resources – Software Development
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