Team Lead (German Native Speaker) in United Kingdom

Job description

Location: London (Hybrid: 2 days in office / 3 days work from home). We’re open to evaluating candidates outside London or the UK on a contract basis.

Type: Full-time

Languages: Native German + Fluent English

About ExecutiveSurf

ExecutiveSurf is an international recruitment consultancy and a certified B Corp. We connect forward-thinking companies with exceptional talent across borders and sectors. We believe recruitment can and should be a force for good for people, business, and the planet.

We’re looking for a Team Lead to oversee recruitment projects, manage key German-speaking client accounts, and manage one team member, all while contributing to a more ethical and impactful way of recruiting.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and deliver end-to-end recruitment projects: from client brief to offer negotiation.
• Manage and grow relationships with key clients, particularly German-speaking accounts.
• Source top talent using Boolean and advanced search strategies.
• Handle multiple international assignments across different industries.
• Act as the main point of contact for your accounts, ensuring an excellent client experience.
• Manage and support 1 direct report, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship.
• Contribute to improving internal processes, tools, and ways of working.
• Stay up to date with recruitment trends, tools, and industry developments.

What You Bring

• 3-6 years of experience in a recruitment role (consultancy/ agency/ recruitment firm/ executive search or in-house).
• Track record of managing multiple searches and working with KPIs.
• Experience handling client relationships or managing accounts directly.
• Strong sourcing skills (Boolean, LinkedIn recruiter, LinkedIn Insights, Xing, etc.).
• CRM experience (Avature is a plus, not required).
• Confident on the phone and making cold calls.
• Native German speaker + fluent English.
• Organised, proactive, and collaborative.
• Experience or interest in mentoring or leading others.

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid & Flexible Working: Enjoy 2 days in the office and 3 days from home. After probation, you can work remotely from abroad for up to 3 months per year
• Birthday Off: Celebrate with a paid day off
• Purpose Driven Recruitment: As a certified B Corp, we’re committed to creating a positive impact through our work
• Great People: Join supportive, collaborative colleagues in an international team
• Inclusive Environment: Be part of a culture where every voice is heard
• Competitive Bonus Structure

Ready to lead with purpose?

If you’re an experienced recruiter looking to manage, grow, and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English