Senior Executive Recruiter – EMEA

Location: Flexible in the UK | Full-Time | Johnson Controls

Are you a powerhouse in executive recruitment, hungry for success, and ready to shape the future of leadership across Johnson Controls in EMEA?

At Johnson Controls, we’re not just hiring recruiters — we’re looking for strategic talent advisors who thrive in high-stakes environments and are passionate about connecting top-tier leadership with transformative opportunities.

What You Will Do

As a Senior Executive Recruiter, you’ll be at the forefront of our talent strategy, managing the full lifecycle of executive hiring across the EMEA region. You will:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for C-Suite, VP, and senior director roles across all functions.

• Build and maintain pipelines through proactive sourcing, market mapping, and strategic outreach.

• Orchestrate complex interview processes with multiple stakeholders and assessment tools.

• Deliver a white-glove experience to candidates and hiring leaders, embodying our core values.

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, using data and market intelligence to influence hiring decisions.

How You Will Do It

• Partner with executive leaders to understand business needs and craft tailored recruitment strategies.

• Manage multiple high-impact searches across diverse business units in EMEA.

• Apply advanced interviewing techniques to assess leadership capabilities and cultural fit.

• Source passive talent using cutting-edge tools and EMEA-specific networks.

• Maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external search partners.

• Present compelling offers and lead negotiations with finesse and regional insight.

• Coach hiring managers on best practices and legal considerations in EMEA hiring.

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.

• A proven track record in recruitment or talent acquisition, with a strong focus on executive and leadership roles in EMEA.

• Proven expertise in market mapping and competitive intelligence.

• Tech-savvy with ATS, HR software, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Exceptional communication skills and a customer-first mindset.

• Experience engaging with executive stakeholders across diverse cultures.

• Deep understanding of EMEA recruiting laws and best practices.

Why Join Us?

At Johnson Controls, you’ll be part of a global leader in smart, sustainable building solutions. You’ll have the autonomy to drive impact, the support of a world-class team, and the opportunity to shape the leadership landscape across an entire region.

Ready to make your mark?

Apply now and bring your ambition to a place where it will be matched — and exceeded.