Company
Defence Recruiting
Location
Berlin, Germany
Employment type
Full-time
Seniority
Executive
Primary category
HR Operations & Administration
Posted date
20 Apr 2026
Valid through
19 Jun 2026
Our client operates at the forefront of software-defined defence, developing next-generation, software-centric capabilities that redefine how modern defence systems are built, deployed and scaled.
The company is deeply embedded within the defence ecosystem, with strong industry relationships and a highly technical, exceptionally accomplished team.
You will build the scalable organisational architecture of a high-growth, VC-backed defence technology company.
Working directly with the CEO & Founder, you will shape performance, leadership, team and culture at a strategic level.
You will be responsible for developing a high-performance, resilient organisation during a phase of dynamic growth. The role combines strategic organisational design with recruiting excellence and performance management.
Strategic sparring partner to the CEO on all organisational and people-related matters
Design and implementation of a scalable organisational architecture with clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes
Development of first- and second-line leadership through structured leadership coaching
Stabilisation of the organisation during growth phases through building a positive conflict culture and clearly defined alignment mechanisms
Design and implementation of a company-wide performance management system with clear goal-setting frameworks and identification of performance gaps
Introduction of structured feedback, review, and decision-making cycles across all organisational levels
Leadership and scaling of the recruiting team based on clearly defined KPI models, with full ownership of leadership hiring and critical key positions
Development and presentation of People KPI reporting for investors and the Board
Several years of experience as VP/Head of People or Head of HR
Proven track record in building scalable organisational and performance structures within a VC-backed B2B scale-up
Experience in building and leading recruiting teams, including leadership hiring
Experience working in high-performance environments with rapid delivery cycles
Confidence in working with investors and management boards
Strong entrepreneurial mindset, decisiveness, and assertiveness
Effective communicator with high analytical capability and a data-driven working style
Direct collaboration with the CEO & Founder (serial scale-up founder)
Significant strategic ownership and creative latitude
A key role in the company’s next growth phase
Board-level visibility and impact
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