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Recruiter

  • Applications are considered on a rolling basis
  • London
  • Hybrid
  • Applications are considered on a rolling basis
  • London
  • Hybrid

This role is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract.

At HX our purpose is to awaken people to the beauty and fragility of the planet, with adventure that reignites a sense of wonder. We take curious travellers to incredible destinations, sustainably in true expedition-style with science and education at the heart of every journey. We bring them off the beaten track, to special destinations across the Arctic, Antarctic, Galapagos, British Isles, Alaska, Northern Norway, and Central / South America.

The Recruiter is responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality hiring outcomes by proactively sourcing, engaging, and screening talent in a fast-paced environment. This role manages key stages of the end-to-end recruitment process, with a strong emphasis on building candidate pipelines rather than relying solely on applications. Working closely with hiring managers, the Recruiter actively contributes to hiring outcomes through strong sourcing, candidate assessment, and stakeholder engagement. The position requires high energy, curiosity, and a proactive mindset, with the ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously, deliver a strong candidate experience, and consistently build towards successful hiring outcomes.

At HX, we are a passionate team who deliver our global operations from every corner of the world and our people are instrumental in continuing to inspire this adventure, play their part and deliver on our promise of guest-centric and memorable experiences, benefiting the communities we visit, enriching our guests and inspiring a more sustainable world - to change the way they see the world.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:

This 6 month fixed term contract role is responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality hiring outcomes by proactively sourcing, engaging, and progressing talent across multiple vacancies. The Recruiter is expected to build strong candidate pipelines, contribute to effective hiring decisions, and continuously develop their capability in a fast-paced, performance-focused environment.

  • Proactively source, identify, and engage high-quality candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and creative search techniques.
  • Support and manage end-to-end recruitment activity, from role briefing through to offer stage.
  • Build and maintain strong talent pipelines, ensuring a consistent flow of qualified candidates.
  • Partner globally with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and define candidate profiles.
  • Conduct candidate screening and assessment, delivering high-quality candidates to hiring managers for further interviews.
  • Create a positive and engaging experience for every candidate through open communication, transparency, and prompt, meaningful feedback.
  • Manage multiple vacancies simultaneously, maintaining pace, organisation, and attention to detail.
  • Maintain accurate data within the applicant tracking system and track recruitment progress.
  • Share candidate and market insights to support hiring decisions and improve attraction strategies.
  • Contribute to additional initiatives and priorities as directed
  • Thinks sustainably and brings this mindset to their team and partners.
  • Champions the HX Spirits

Skills & Requirements

Requirements

  • Fluency in English is required
  • Experience in recruitment, with exposure to full-cycle hiring.
  • Demonstrable experience in proactively sourcing candidates (e.g. LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, direct outreach)
  • Strong ability to identify and engage high-quality talent.
  • Experience managing multiple vacancies in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Confident in conducting candidate screening and initial assessment.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Results-oriented, with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.
  • Comfortable using ATS systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and recruitment tools, with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
  • High levels of organisation, attention to detail, and ability to prioritise effectively under pressure.

Key Personal Attributes / Behavioral Competencies

  • Safety and compliance-minded, for yourself, your team, and our guests.
  • High degree of personal integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
  • Energised by hybrid working, using in-person time to collaborate, connect, and share knowledge.
  • Passionate about inclusion and belonging, fostering a diverse and welcoming team environment.
  • Clear, confident, and effective communicator.
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and operational demands.
  • Adaptable, resilient, and able to navigate change in a positive and productive manner.
  • Detail-oriented, with a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.
  • Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and follow-through.
  • Represents HX with professionalism, acting as a positive and credible ambassador of the brand in all candidate and stakeholder interactions.

Great Place to Work

  • Passionate Explorers - We are proud of our history and are driven to create more.

  • ‘Can-Do’ Mindset - We jump-in and proactively contribute to the greater good.

  • Supportive and Collaborative Teams - We are curious and generous with our knowledge. We Trust.

  • Genuine Interactions - We want all people to be their true selves.

  • Humble Leadership - We have a short distance between leaders and teams.

About the company

Since 1896, HX have championed sustainability in the expedition cruise sector. From launching the world’s first battery-hybrid expedition cruise ships to banishing heavy fuel oil and single use plastics from our fleet. We are at the forefront of driving sustainable practices in expedition cruises that prioritise greener travel.

For nearly 130 years we have been committed to continuously improving what we do for our guests but also for the people we work with.

We are a group of explorers who want to seek out the very best journeys for our guests but also for ourselves. We take our guests on big life-changing adventures, from the stunning wilderness of the Arctic to the incredible creatures on the Galápagos Islands all on our purpose-built expedition ships. Our HX fleet explore hundreds of destinations in over 30 countries across 5 continents.

Our ambition is strong and lofty – we want to become the number one sustainable expedition brand in the world. But we recognise we need passionate explorers, with can-do mindsets, humble leadership skills which bring people together for genuine interactions in a supportive and collaborative way.

As a newly branded company built on a 130-years heritage, HX is at an exciting new chapter and as we embark on this new journey, we believe your skills and passion could thrive. We are looking for talented explorers who want to join us on our exciting expedition to growth and success. This could include travelling and working in amazing HX hubs both on sea and land. From our impressive new Headquarters in London to our state-of-the-art Customer Service Centre just opened in Prague as well as various offices across Europe, the US and APAC.

One thing you’ll find whether on sea or land is a group of people, all connected with the same mindset and purpose - we want to explore more, champion sustainability and become the world’s very best expedition cruise operator.

Single-use plastic banHurtigruten was the first major travel company to have removed single-use plastic from its entire fleet and our hotels.

Hybrid Explorer shipsHX Expedition has two hybrid-electric powered expedition cruise ships that offer a 20% reduction of fuel consumption.

Beach cleanupsHX Expedition Teams encourage guests to take part in beach clean-ups, which results in several metric tonnes of trash every year being removed.

HX Expedition FoundationOur HX Foundation is a dedicated charity supporting local communities and environmental initiatives solely on the areas where HX’s Expedition ships sail, from the Arctic and Alaska to the UK, Galápagos Islands and Antarctica.

HX Expeditions

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