You will lead the talent function for a globally recognized organization dedicated to frontier AI safety and strategy. By sourcing world-class technical experts and researchers, you will directly influence how national governments navigate the most consequential technology of our time, ensuring safety and opportunity are prioritized on a global scale.
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Head of Sourcing at High-impact government AI research unit
Most headhunters move executives into roles that don’t change much. This role decides whether governments can rise to the challenge of advanced AI. As Head of Sourcing, you will lead the effort to bring world-class talent into a well-funded unit at the heart of AI safety and strategy. You’ll operate at the top table, working with senior scientists and advisors to the Prime Minister to ensure the UK leads on AI security. If you want your work to be more than a transaction and instead help shape the most important technology of our lifetime, this is the most consequential talent role in the country.
Overview
Role overview
Company
About the company
High-impact government AI research unit
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Design and execute the overarching sourcing strategy and systems for high-level technical and leadership roles.
- Personally lead executive-level searches for critical positions that shift national capabilities in AI security.
- Build, mentor, and scale an exceptional internal sourcing unit to maintain a high bar for quality and speed.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- Has 5+ years of experience in executive search or sourcing leadership, ideally within the high-growth tech sector.
- Possesses elite research craft, utilizing advanced AI tools and networking to find rare technical talent.
- Demonstrates exceptional communication skills to engage with senior advisors, scientists, and global tech leaders.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Work at the intersection of national security and advanced technology with direct access to top-tier international partners.
- Lead a mission-driven team where sourcing is about shaping the future of humanity rather than simple commercial transactions.
- Compete for elite talent against the world's leading AI labs using a unique and powerful mission-led narrative.
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