Location: Lisbon | Hybrid: 2 remote days | Contract: Full-time
At Hays, we believe the right job can transform lives—and the right leader can transform organizations. We partner with senior executives and boards to shape the future of businesses through exceptional leadership talent.
Why Hays
You'll join a high-performance, values-led culture shaped by our core behaviours: Own the Outcomes • Champion the Customer • Be Better Together • Be Bold and Curious. These principles guide how we advise at the most senior level, build trusted partnerships, and deliver sustainable impact with integrity.
Your Role
As a senior member of our Executive Search practice, you will lead high-impact search mandates for senior leadership and C-suite roles across multiple sectors, acting as a strategic advisor to clients and candidates alike.
You will:
Lead complex, confidential, end-to-end Executive Search assignments, partnering closely with boards, CEOs and senior leadership teams.
Build long-term, trusted relationships with senior executives, positioning yourself as a credible advisor on leadership, succession and market dynamics.
Drive business growth through the origination and development of strategic client partnerships, strengthening Hays' position as a leading Executive Search firm.
Represent Hays at senior forums and engage in international, cross-border searches and strategic initiatives, leveraging our global reach and expertise.
How you'll live our values
Own the Outcomes: take full accountability for delivery excellence, from mandate definition to successful placement and long-term client satisfaction.
Champion the Customer: provide insight-led advice, co-creating tailored attraction strategies and delivering a high-touch, premium experience.
Be Better Together: collaborate with senior colleagues locally and globally, sharing knowledge and contributing to collective success.
Be Bold and Curious: challenge conventional approaches, using market intelligence, data and new sourcing methods to elevate thought leadership and shortlist quality.
What you'll bring
Significant, proven experience in Executive Search and/or high-level specialized consultancy.
Strong commercial and strategic acumen, with the ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder engagements at senior level.
Exceptional influencing, communication and relationship-building skills with C-suite and board-level stakeholders.
Fluency in Portuguese and English (additional languages are a strong advantage).
An ambitious, intellectually curious mindset, with genuine passion for people, leadership and market insight.
What's in it for you
Competitive package
(fixed + variable).
Hybrid working
(2 remote days).
Health insurance, gym discounts and wellbeing perks.
Professional development programmes.
Clear career progression, in Portugal and internationally.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We are committed to fostering an environment where diversity thrives, equity is prioritized and inclusion is embedded in everything we do. All applications are welcome (M/F/D).
Ready to elevate your Executive Search career? Join Hays and play a defining role in shaping leadership journeys—owning outcomes, putting clients at the center, winning together, and staying bold and curious.