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Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, EMEA

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a high-impact Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to drive hiring strategy across the EMEA. This role is pivotal in shaping the talent agenda, leading a small team of Talent Acquisition Advisors, and delivering exceptional hiring outcomes across a diverse, fast-paced business.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in the the real estate industry and direct sourcing and headhunting, with the ability to identify, engage, and secure high-calibre talent in competitive markets. You will act as both a strategic partner to the business and a hands-on recruitment expert, setting the standard for proactive talent acquisition.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Delivery

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- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Advisors, fostering a high-performance, delivery-focused culture

- Own end-to-end recruitment delivery for key functions across the Netherlands, ensuring quality, speed, and stakeholder satisfaction

- Set clear performance standards, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives for the TA function

Strategic Talent Acquisition

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- Partner with senior stakeholders to understand workforce needs and translate them into effective hiring strategies

- Provide market intelligence, talent insights, and hiring recommendations to influence business decisions





- Drive workforce planning initiatives and anticipate future talent needs

Direct Sourcing & Headhunting (Critical Focus)

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- Personally lead complex and senior-level searches, utilising advanced headhunting techniques

- Proactively map target companies and talent pools to identify and engage passive candidates

- Build and maintain strong pipelines of high-quality, hard-to-find talent

- Leverage a range of sourcing tools, networks, and strategies (including LinkedIn, market mapping, referrals, and industry engagement)

- Act as a role model within the team for consultative, insight-led headhunting

Stakeholder & Candidate Experience

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- Build trusted relationships with hiring managers and leadership teams

- Advise stakeholders on hiring strategy, candidate assessment, and market positioning

- Ensure a best-in-class candidate experience that reflects the Cushman & Wakefield brand

Process & Continuous Improvement

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- Optimise recruitment processes, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and scalability

- Champion data-driven recruitment, using metrics to enhance performance and outcomes

- Contribute to employer branding initiatives aligned with the local market

Key Requirements

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- Proven experience in Talent Acquisition leadership,



ideally within a professional services, real estate, or commercial environment

- Demonstrable success in headhunting and direct sourcing, particularly for complex or niche roles

- Strong ability to identify and engage passive talent in competitive markets

- Experience managing and developing recruitment teams

- Strategic mindset with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills

- Data-driven approach with experience using recruitment metrics and insights

- Fluent in English (Dutch proficiency beneficial but not essential depending on scope)

What Sets You Apart

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- You are a true headhunter curious, persistent, and highly skilled at uncovering hidden talent

- You thrive in a hands-on leadership role, balancing delivery with strategy

- You bring commercial acumen and understand how hiring impacts business performance

- You are passionate about building teams and elevating recruitment standards

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield is a leading general real estate services firm, delivering exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. With a strong presence in the Netherlands, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent to support our continued growth and success.

Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or e

📌 Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, EMEA (Madrid)
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