Talent Acquisition Lead – Executive Search Fuzu

Talent Acquisition Lead – Executive Search Job

About the Role

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Lead – Executive Search to take ownership of our client recruitment business. This role is responsible for end-to-end executive hiring delivery, client relationship management, and support for business growth through new mandate acquisition and exceptional service delivery.
This position ensures the continuity and quality of our executive recruitment operations

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Responsibilities

Client Management & Relationship Ownership

• Serve as the main point of contact for key recruitment clients.
• Lead client briefings, clarify role expectations, and align hiring plans.
• Build trust-based relationships with stakeholders, including C-suite executives and hiring managers.
• Maintain regular communication, reporting, and candidate debriefs throughout the search process.

Executive Search Delivery

• Manage the end-to-end process for senior-level and executive roles.
• Conduct market research and competitor mapping to identify top-tier candidates.
• Deliver high-quality shortlists, candidate write-ups, and salary benchmarks.
• Guide candidates through the recruitment process with professionalism and confidentiality.

Sourcing Strategy & Candidate Engagement

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies including:
• Boolean search, direct outreach, talent mapping, and referrals.
• Build a pipeline of senior talent across industries and regions.
• Engage candidates with high-quality outreach and position messaging.
• Maintain detailed tracking of sourcing progress and candidate status in the ATS.
• Team Collaboration & Process Ownership
• Coordinate with internal recruiters or junior sourcers when necessary.
• Ensure all candidate documentation, notes, and client updates are clean and organized.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance delivery quality and speed.

Revenue Growth and Business Development

• Work closely with the Business Development team to:
• Scope new client mandates and support proposal development
• Join select pitch calls as a delivery expert
• Translate hiring needs into clear project plans
• Identify upsell opportunities within existing client accounts
• Leverage your own network to identify and engage potential new clients
• Proactively recommend ways to increase client value and satisfaction through high-quality recruitment delivery

Qualifications & Experience

• 4–6+ years in recruitment, with at least 2 years in executive search or senior-level hiring
• Experience closing director, VP, or C-level roles in Africa or global markets
• Strong experience working with founders, C-suite leaders, and hiring teams
• Skilled in headhunting, passive sourcing, Boolean search, and market mapping
• Proven ability to build and nurture a network of potential clients or partners
• Comfortable supporting or leading in client pitches, scope setting, and proposal delivery
• Track record of contributing to revenue generation or account expansion
• Bonus: exposure to retained search models or agency recruitment structures

Why Join Fuzu?

• Strategic ownership over client delivery and senior hiring
• Direct access to key decision-makers
• Career growth into delivery leadership or regional lead roles
• Global exposure across Africa and beyond
• A mission-driven team that believes in unlocking human potential
• Remote flexibility and a results-first culture

How to Apply

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