Who we are

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.

What makes our ride unique?

? 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.

Job Description

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

YOUR MISSION

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.

THE JOURNEY

• 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

Qualifications

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