Executive Search Lead

Executive Search Lead – Technology Canonical 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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office‑based roles. Teams meet 2–4 times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder‑led, profitable and growing. As a pioneer global remote‑first tech company, we attract a huge number of applicants. We have a unique hiring process that empowers our business hiring leadership team to lead talent selection. Our Talent Science team ensures our processes are effective and that the business can hire high‑performing talent. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a team that transforms how an organisation hires. Key responsibilities Develop a search strategy for our business, ensuring processes enable headhunted talent to move smoothly through the pipeline. Coach senior leadership teams to drive hiring outcomes, enabling them to become experts at approaching and attracting exceptional talent for their management and leadership positions. Drive talent analytics to provide real‑time insight, using SQL or Python to identify trends in data. Conduct in‑depth behavioural talent interviews, providing considerable insights into motivations and behaviours. Build key relationships with global stakeholders to ensure delivery of our hiring agenda, monitor hiring activities, drive results and maintain consistency in operational processes. Seek continuous improvement on hiring processes and outcomes. Promote diversity and inclusion, removing unconscious bias from the hiring process and ensuring our sourcing strategy supports this. What we are looking for in you Professional experience of headhunting from a reputable executive search firm or in‑house search function, with an informed opinion of strategies and successful sourcing of senior talent in the technology industry. Exposure or appreciation of psychometric assessments. Strong analytical problem‑solving ability and proficiency in SQL or Python, with a good level of maths. Experience conducting behavioural, competency‑based interviews, and the ability to train stakeholders and advise on how to obtain the best outcomes. Exceptional academic background, e.g., a Bachelors or Masters in psychology or a people‑based subject, with a good level of maths from high school. High level of personal organisation to work remotely and be effective. Willingness to travel to company events 2–4 times a year, for up to two weeks each. Other skills you may bring Advanced analytical and statistical analysis of data. Experience with Greenhouse ATS, Thomas International and DISC profiling. Knowledge of psychometric validity and reliability metrics. What we offer colleagues Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person. Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year. Annual compensation review. Recognition rewards. Annual holiday leave. Maternity and paternity leave. Employee assistance programme. Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues. Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events. About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence—and we are remote‑first since its inception in 2004. 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. Senior level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Human Resources Industries Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr