Executive Search Lead F/H

Executive Search Lead F/H

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Job detailsGeneral informationEntity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

Reference number

219400-188857

Job detailsJob title

Executive Search Lead F/H

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Safran is seeking a highly experienced and internationally minded Executive Search Lead to oversee the identification, attraction, and recruitment of senior executives across the Group.

Reporting to the VP Global Talent Acquisition, this role will support Safran's global Executive Search agenda and contribute to the overall strategy in close partnership with the VP Global Talent. The role will help ensure that Safran attracts world-class leadership talent to support its growth, transformation, and succession priorities.

He/She will serve as the primary partner to HR Directors, Business Leaders, the Group Talent function, and external executive search firms, delivering exceptional executive hiring outcomes while strengthening Safran's leadership pipeline.

This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future leadership of a global aerospace and defense leader operating across multiple geographies and businesses.

Support Safran's Executive Search Strategy

• Support the VP Global Talent Acquisition and VP Global Talent in shaping and implementing the Group executive search strategy.
• Help establish consistent governance, standards and confidential decision-making across executive hiring.
• Provide market intelligence and build proactive pipelines for critical and future leadership needs.

Manage Executive Search Engagements

• Oversee senior executive searches across Safran businesses and geographies, from mandate definition through appointment.
• Partner with HR Directors and hiring executives to define requirements, search strategies and assessment criteria.
• Ensure rigorous, evidence-based candidate assessment and an outstanding stakeholder and candidate experience.

Manage External Executive Search Partners

• Manage a high-performing global network of executive search firms.
• Select, brief, challenge and evaluate partners for quality, value, market coverage and diversity outcomes.
• Advise HR Directors on the most suitable firm when external support is required.

Partner with Talent and Leadership Teams

• Align external hiring with succession planning, leadership development and strategic workforce priorities.
• Contribute to leadership pipeline reviews and provide insights on talent availability, compensation, competitor movements and emerging capabilities.

Governance and Executive Hiring Excellence

• Track search quality, time to appointment, experience, diversity, partner performance and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with Safran standards, ethics and confidentiality requirements.
• Champion inclusive, internationally oriented hiring and consistent executive assessment methods across the Group.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Reporting Structure:

Reports to: VP Global Talent Acquisition

Functional line: VP Global Talent

Key Internal Partners: HR Directors; Business Presidents; Executive Leaders; Talent Management teams; Global HR Leadership Team.

Key External Partners: Executive Search Firms; Leadership Assessment Providers; Executive Talent Networks.

Why Join Safran?

This role sits at the heart of Safran's leadership agenda. As Executive Search Lead, you will partner with senior executives around the world to attract exceptional talent, shape critical appointments, and strengthen Safran's future leadership pipeline.

Candidate skills & requirementsWhat You BringRequired Experience

• Over 10 years of executive search experience .
• Significant executive search experience gained within a leading global search firm, an in-house executive recruitment function, or a combination of both environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading international executive search assignments across multiple regions and cultur