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 Alpha - our rapidly developed humanoid platform now running in real industrial pilots - and we’re growing the team to take it even further.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.