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Head of Executive Recruiting

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 4 months ago

This job was published 4 months ago

Still open when we checked on 7 Oct

Glovo

6 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Glovo doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Barcelona, Spain (Hybrid) for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 8+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

Benefits

  • Private health insurance

    Per the ad: paid by the employer, or taken through flexible pay.

  • Gym access

    Free or discounted, per the ad.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE
 

  • 3+ years in leading executive search team and 8+  years of experience hiring executive and senior leadership (C-level, VP, Director) across multiple business functions and complex international environments 

  • Strong credibility and experience partnering with executive leadership teams and boards, with the ability to challenge and influence at the highest level

  • Deep expertise in executive assessment

  • Exceptional networking and relationship-building skills, with the ability to access and engage top-tier leadership talent globally

  • A strategic yet pragmatic mindset, able to switch seamlessly between long-term planning and hands-on execution

  • Strong data and insight orientation, using market intelligence and hiring metrics to inform decisions without compromising quality or candidate experience

  • High standards, sound judgment, and a passion for building diverse, high-performing leadership teams

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Individuals representing diverse profiles, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don't meet our musts don't let it stop you, we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable.

We believe driven talent deserves:

  • 🌟 An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action (applicable for senior roles and above).

  • 💪 Private health insurance to keep you at your peak.

  • 🍔 Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings!

  • 💳 Coverflex discounts on gyms, wellbeing, technology, pharmacy, courses, and even kindergarten expenses.

  • 🏊 Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized.

  • 🏖️ 28 days of time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year!

  • 👪 Enhanced parental leave, and nursery monetary support for the first 6 months.

  • 🧠 Online therapy and well-being benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

The role

We have a vision: To give everyone easy access to anything in their cities. And this is where your ride starts.

What you'll do

Build and lead a world-class executive search function that directly shapes the Glovo Talent House. As Head of Executive Search, your mission is to personally deliver critical leadership hires while building, coaching, and inspiring a small team of exceptional executive recruiters.

You will act as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team and Board, combining hands-on execution with strategic leadership to raise the bar for senior talent globally. Every hire you and your team make will strengthen our leadership bench, culture, and long-term performance.

  • Personally lead and execute end-to-end executive searches for the most critical C-level, VP, and Director roles, from role scoping to offer acceptance

  • Build, lead, and coach a high-performing team of 3-4 executive recruiters, setting clear standards for quality, pace, and candidate experience

  • Partner closely with the Executive Team, Board members, and senior leaders as a strategic advisor on executive hiring, leadership capabilities, and succession planning

  • Balance hands-on delivery with team leadership, prioritizing roles, allocating searches, and stepping in where impact is highest

  • Build and maintain a strong global network of senior leaders, proactively engaging talent ahead of business needs
    Ensure a consistently outstanding, human, and values-led executive candidate experience across all searches

  • Use market insights, data, and hiring metrics to inform decisions, identify trends, and continuously raise the leadership bar

Hiring process

4 steps4 interviewsa task to do
  1. Recruiter conversation

    With a recruiter

    You'll meet one of our recruiters to talk about your motivation, your background, and why you think Glovo could be your next move. We'll also cover cultural alignment and help you understand what the next steps will look like.

  2. Hiring Manager interview

    With a Hiring Manager

    This one's with the Hiring Manager. Expect a deep dive into your skills and capabilities, problem-solving mindset, and growth potential. We'll look at your experience, but also how you think, collaborate, and if you could be a great asset in the team/company growth in the future.

  3. Practical challenge

    With panel of interviewers including the Hiring Manager

    You'll get a practical challenge — something relevant to the role — to work on and present to a panel of interviewers including the Hiring manager. It's our way of seeing how you think through real problems, make decisions, and communicate your ideas.

  4. Stakeholder meeting

    With a stakeholders you'd potentially work with

    You'll meet with other relevant stakeholders you'd potentially work with. This step is all about making sure we're a strong mutual match — in values, in energy, and in how we work together.

  5. Offer · With a recruiter

  • Glovo publishes this business process alongside a separate one for tech roles.

About Glovo

Glovo is a Barcelona-based on-demand delivery platform that connects users with local couriers and partner stores to deliver food, groceries, and other products in minutes. Operating across more than 25 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America, the company has become one of Europe's leading multi-category delivery apps, processing millions of orders annually and employing thousands of people globally.

Glovo was founded in Barcelona in 2015 and maintains its global headquarters there, with a significant presence in Spain. The company is known for its fast-paced, startup-like culture, flexible working arrangements, and a strong focus on technology, data, and product innovation, making it an attractive option for international professionals looking to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment in Spain.

Industry
Delivery
Founded
2015
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and 7 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Glovo's official working language is English, making it accessible for international hires who do not speak Spanish.
  • The company offers a flexible remote-work policy, with many roles open to fully remote candidates from anywhere in Spain or abroad.
  • Barcelona, where Glovo is headquartered, is a major European tech hub with a large international community and excellent connectivity.
  • Glovo provides relocation support and visa sponsorship for senior and specialized roles, easing the move to Spain.
  • The company's culture is described as fast-paced and autonomous, with a strong emphasis on ownership and impact, appealing to professionals from high-growth startup backgrounds.

In their own words

About the company & team

If you’re here, it’s because you’re looking for an exciting ride. 

A ride that will fuel up your ambitions to take on a new challenge and stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone. 

We’ll deliver a non-vanilla culture built on talent, where we work to amplify the impact on millions of people, paving the way forward together. 

Not your usual app. We are the fastest-growing multi-category app connecting millions of users with businesses, and couriers, offering on-demand services from more than 170,000 local restaurants, grocers and supermarkets, and high street retail stores. We operate in more than 1500 cities across 25 countries. Every year, +200k merchants generate over 4B€ in sales through our platform and over 20M customers get their goods delivered in minutes.

Together we revolutionize the way people connect with their everyday needs, from delivering essentials to connecting our ecosystem of users through innovative solutions powered by technology. For us, every day is filled with purpose.

🤝 Our culture and strong values. 

  • We have an ‘’office-first’’ culture and we place collaboration at the center of everything we do! 

  • We have a non-vanilla personality and feedback mindset. We don’t shy away from difficult conversations - we see them as a gift! 

  • We work with high intensity and have fun along the way.  We also celebrate the wins (a lot!). 

  • We celebrate diversity in all its forms and foster an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. 

💪Our career development philosophy. 

  • We are building a talent house of high performing teams and leaders. We invest in people who raise the bar and help others reach their full potential. 

  • We take ownership of our career development. We don’t believe in linear and predictable career paths - we create the job of our dreams! 

  • We embrace opportunities to move the needle and make an impact beyond our scope. 

🤝Our commitment to being a force for good. 

  • Our platform is an important economic tool for millions of people (customers, partners, couriers) and we are taking action to amplify our positive impact. 

  • We invest in doing good by dedicating time and resources into social and environmental initiatives. 

  • We have the ambition of being DIB role models across the tech industry. We are creating environments, systems, and processes that provide equal opportunities, break biases, and empower our communities.

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