Executive Search Lead - Technology

Job Description

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Canonical is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration with 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and a remote first culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a search strategy that enables senior talent to move smoothly through the pipeline.
• Co coach senior leadership teams to drive hiring outcomes and become experts at attracting exceptional talent.
• Drive talent analytics using SQL or Python to provide real time insight into hiring trends.
• Conduct in depth behavioural talent interviews and deliver actionable insights.
• Build key relationships with global stakeholders to ensure consistent hiring processes and drive results.
• Seek continuous improvement on hiring processes and outcomes.
• Champion diversity and inclusion by removing unconscious bias from the hiring process and ensuring the sourcing strategy supports this.

Qualifications

• Professional experience headhunting senior talent from a reputable executive search firm or in house search function with success in the Technology industry.
• Strong analytical problem solving ability with proficiency in SQL or Python.
• Experience conducting behavioural and competency based interviews and training stakeholders.
• Exposure to psychometric assessments and psychometric validity metrics.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, People Analytics, or a related discipline.
• High level of personal organisation and the ability to work remotely and effectively.
• Willingness to travel to company events 2-4 times a year for up to two weeks each.

Benefits

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

Location

EMEA - Home based.

EEO Statement

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.