Freelance Recruiters & Headhunters
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.
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What This Partnership Looks Like
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.
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Who We Are Looking For
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:
o Public sector & government
o EU institutions or EU-funded programmes
o International organisations
o 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)
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Typical Roles You May Work On
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.
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Why Partner With Us
* 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
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Interested in Exploring a Partnership?
We'd 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
Let's 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. Don't 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.