Executive Recruiter

About Global University Systems (GUS)

Global University Systems (GUS) is one of the world’s most dynamic private education providers, with a portfolio of over 30 institutions and a growing global presence. With a commitment to innovation and transformation, we are reshaping the future of education across borders.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Global Executive Recruiter with deep networks and connections in Higher Education to join our in-house Talent Acquisition team. This role will lead the delivery of executive and senior leadership recruitment across the GUS global network, working directly with the C-suite and senior stakeholders.

You’ll lead and manage a dedicated Talent Sourcer based in India, who will assist with market mapping, sourcing, longlisting, and coordination tasks allowing you to focus on the value-add strategic elements of the role including; understanding the businesses strategic direction & senior talent agenda, stakeholder management, candidate engagement, and closing.

Beyond recruitment delivery, you’ll take ownership of high-impact project work to elevate our executive hiring function, including:

• Building out our executive Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and talent attraction strategies
• Developing marketing assets such as executive brochures, branded candidate packs, and hiring collateral
• Promoting the executive search offering across GUS globally, pitching internally to HR and C-suite leadership to increase adoption and awareness
• Enhancing the executive hiring experience through improved internal processes, collateral, and market engagement
• Research projects including market, product, regional intelligence to support our growth agenda

Key Responsibilities

• Share your insights and expertise in Higher Education to influence the senior talent agenda
• Lead and deliver multiple executive searches across global markets and disciplines
• Partner with leadership to scope roles, define hiring strategy, and select candidates
• Manage and mentor a Talent Sourcer (India-based) to ensure timely and targeted delivery
• Direct source and engage passive executive talent through innovative headhunting strategies
• Build talent pipelines for senior leadership succession across key institutions
• Create and maintain candidate-facing materials and leadership profiles
• Develop and roll out executive-level EVP and brand positioning
• Pitch and promote executive hiring capabilities across the GUS group to key internal stakeholders
• Reduce third-party agency spend and improve executive hiring outcomes

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience managing executive or senior leadership searches (in-house or search firm) in Higher Education/EdTech is ESSENTIAL
• Deep networks and candidate connections across Higher Education is ESSENTIAL
• Higher Education candidate networks internationally is advantageous
• Track record of building trust with senior stakeholders and delivering high-level mandates
• Strong project management and creative skills to lead EVP and talent marketing initiatives
• Global sourcing capability and ability to engage diverse, senior-level talent
• Experience coaching or managing sourcing support is advantageous

Why Join Us?

• Your Expertise: Let your expertise in Higher Education talent and networks be really valued
• Immediate impact: Own and fill active executive roles with full stakeholder access
• Creative ownership: Lead EVP, marketing and process innovation projects
• Strategic visibility: Partner with the C-suite and promote your work globally
• Talent support: Work with a dedicated sourcing specialist to maximise reach and efficiency
• Growth potential: Help shape the future structure and strategy of executive hiring at GUS