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.