Talent Acquisition Lead – Executive Search

1. 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.
  

2. 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.
  

3. 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.
  

4. 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.
  

5. 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?

At Fuzu, we’re not just hiring — we’re building Africa’s most trusted talent platform. As our Talent Acquisition Lead, you’ll get:

• 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