We are looking for a Freelance Recruiters & Headhunters to build long-term recruitment partnerships. Work on high-impact mandates and operate at a senior level.
We are expanding our trusted network of freelance recruiters and headhunters to collaborate on strategic high-profile assignments across:
Private sector enterprises & fast-growing scale-ups
European Union & EU-funded programmes
Dutch government & semi-public organisations (ministries agencies municipalities universities)
International organisations & NGOs
This is not a one-off sourcing gig! We are looking for long-term partners who want to build a sustainable freelance collaboration based on quality trust and impact.
As a Freelance Strategic Executive Search Consultant you will:
Work on senior specialist and hard-to-fill roles (executive expert interim & project-based)
Operate in complex stakeholder environments (public semi-public regulated & international)
Collaborate closely with our core team and clients as a trusted advisor
Be matched to assignments aligned with your expertise network and availability
Receive clear briefs transparent processes and professional client management
Build a long-term pipeline of assignments not ad-hoc jobs
Engagements are fully freelance flexible and based on mutual commitment and performance.
You are likely to recognise yourself if you:
Are an experienced freelance recruiter headhunter or executive search consultant
Have a strong professional network in one or more of the following:
Public sector & government
EU institutions or EU-funded programmes
International organisations
Enterprise tech industrial or scale-up environments
Are comfortable working with confidential searches and complex profiles
Understand public sector startup scaleup large corporate or regulated environments (or are willing to learn)
Prefer long-term collaborations over transactional recruitment
Work independently reliably and professionally
Communicate fluently in English (Dutch Spanish and/or other EU languages are a strong plus)
Depending on your background and network:
Executives Directors Program & Transformation Leaders
Policy Governance Legal & Regulatory Experts
HR People Change & Organisation Specialists
IT Data Digital AI & Architecture Profiles
Interim Managers Programme Leads & Subject-Matter Experts
Across public semi-public international organisations and private sector contexts.
Long-term collaboration not one-off placements
Access to high-quality well-scoped mandates
Professional positioning towards public & international clients
Clear agreements fair fee structures & transparent communication
Space to grow your own freelance practice while working with a strong partner
A network that values quality integrity and sustainable impact
Wed love to get to know you.
Apply or express interest by sharing:
A short introduction
Your recruitment focus areas (roles sectors regions)
Your freelance availability & preferred engagement model
Lets build a strategic recruitment partnership that lasts.
Our Core Values at TheHRchapter
Transparency: We believe in transparent and smooth recruitment processes. You will get feedback from us.
Candidate experience: Perfect blend between automated and humanized recruitment processes. Dont hesitate to ask us for feedback anytime.
Talented pool: We bring highly-skilled motivated candidates to our clients. Our candidates match their company values and management style.
Diversity and inclusion: There is no place for discrimination and intolerance. We care about diversity awareness and respect for any differences.
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