Senior Manager Talent Acquisition to London, UK

Job Description

This is an opportunity for an experienced search professional who thrives in a consultative research-driven environment and enjoys building long-term relationships with both candidates and clients.

You will take ownership of senior-level and hard-to-fill assignments across Europe the Middle East and international markets delivering executive search projects for leading data centre operators developers consultancies contractors and infrastructure businesses.

The role combines executive search methodology talent intelligence stakeholder management and business partnering within a fast-growing international recruitment environment.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Search & Recruitment Delivery

• Lead retained and contingent search assignments from brief to placement.
• Develop and execute targeted search strategies across global markets.
• Identify engage and assess passive candidates for senior and specialist positions.
• Deliver high-quality candidate shortlists within agreed timelines.
• Manage candidate processes through interview offer negotiation and onboarding stages.
• Build long-term relationships with industry professionals and market leaders.

Market Mapping & Talent Intelligence

• Conduct comprehensive market mapping exercises.
• Identify talent pools competitor structures and hiring trends.
• Produce talent intelligence reports for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Provide salary benchmarking and market insight across key sectors.
• Support business development activities with market research and candidate intelligence.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with clients to understand hiring challenges and workforce needs.
• Act as a trusted advisor throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Deliver consultative guidance on talent acquisition strategy and market conditions.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers directors and C-suite stakeholders.
• Ensure exceptional client and candidate experience throughout every engagement.

Talent Pipeline Development

• Build and maintain specialist talent communities.
• Develop long-term candidate engagement strategies.
• Create and manage succession pipelines for critical roles.
• Maintain accurate talent market data and CRM records.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the development of Worldwiders executive search capability.
• Support recruitment process improvement initiatives.
• Share market intelligence and best practices across the wider team.
• Help strengthen Worldwiders presence within the data centre and infrastructure sectors.

Sectors Youll Recruit For

• Data Centres
• Mission Critical Infrastructure
• Construction
• Engineering
• Real Estate Development
• Project Controls
• Cost Management
• Commercial Management
• MEP Services
• Energy Infrastructure
• Capital Projects
• Digital Infrastructure
• Renewable Energy
• Corporate Functions & Leadership Roles

What Were Looking For

Experience

• 5 years experience within Executive Search Talent Acquisition Recruitment Consultancy or In-House Recruitment.
• Proven success recruiting senior-level and specialist talent.
• Experience within one or more of the following sectors:
  • Data Centres
  • Construction
  • Infrastructure
  • Engineering
  • Energy
  • Real Estate
  • Mission Critical Environments
• Strong direct sourcing and headhunting experience.
• Demonstrated success managing complex recruitment projects.
• Experience working with international clients and candidate markets.

Skills & Expertise

• Executive search methodology.
• Advanced sourcing and research capability.
• Market mapping and talent intelligence expertise.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication and presentation ability.
• Commercial awareness and business acumen.
• CRM and recruitment technology proficiency.
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on.

Personal Attributes

• Curious and highly research-oriented.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Consultative and relationship-driven.
• Resilient and delivery-focused.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player with a growth mindset.

Preferred Experience

• Data centre recruitment experience.
• EMEA and international hiring exposure.
• Experience recruiting leadership and executive-level positions.
• Knowledge of major data centre operators contractors consultancies and developers.
• Previous experience within a high-growth recruitment or executive search environment.

What Success Looks Like

• Successful delivery of key client assignments.
• High-quality candidate pipelines and talent maps.
• Strong client satisfaction and repeat business.
• Consistent achievement of recruitment targets and KPIs.
• Contribution to the growth of Worldwiders specialist infrastructure practice.
• Positive impact on candidate and client experience.

About Us

Worldwiders is a global B2B-oriented recruitment company focused on executive search and specialist recruitment worldwide. We partner with organizations across multiple industries and geographies helping companies secure exceptional talent while enabling professionals to access career-defining opportunities. With more than 7000 successful placements and 400 client partners across 40 countries we continue to connect talent and opportunity on a global scale.