Freelance Headhunters for Enterprise, Scaleups & Government roles
🚀 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. 🤝 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. 🎯 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: 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) 🌍 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. 💡 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 📩 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. Apply To This Job