We help companies expanding to Europe for the first time or businesses growing their already established European workforce further across the EU and UK.
- Our story -
Finding the right international talent requires more than a search - it requires deep cultural understanding, market expertise and a truly personalized approach. For more than a decade we have been the trusted recruitment partner for businesses growing across Europe and the UK.
Our multilingual team brings unparalleled expertise in European labor markets, cross-border mobility and cultural nuance. We don't just match resumes to job descriptions - we align ambitions with organizational visions, ensuring long-term success for both talent and business.
- Who we help -
Whether Europe is a brand new market for you or you already have boots on the ground, we plug straight into your hiring plan and deliver the right people in the right country.
Expanding to Europe
Setting up your first European or UK presence, or moving into a brand new country? We become your local talent partner, source your founding team and steer you through cross-border hiring nuance.
Growing in Europe
Already trading in one or more European countries and ready to grow the team further? We help you find the senior people, fill leadership gaps and scale your existing European functions without losing the people-first standard you have built.
- People, not pipelines -
Go Ahead HiRe is deliberately boutique. Darcie and Erwin lead every senior European search themselves, calling longlists, sitting in on interviews and reporting back personally. That is why our clients keep coming back, and why our candidates trust us with the most important career moves of their lives.
Read about the people behind the agency, how a typical search runs, or browse what previous clients say.
- Choose your path -
Partner with us to find exceptional international talent that aligns with your culture and drives your business forward across European markets.
SEE OUR SERVICES
Unlock your international career potential. We connect ambitious professionals with leading businesses offering exciting opportunities across Europe.
BROWSE OPEN ROLES
CEO & Founder
- Meet our founder -
Recruitment is about more than filling a vacancy; it's about altering the trajectory of a business and a career simultaneously. I founded Go Ahead HiRe to bridge the gap between brilliant international talent and companies that recognize the value of diverse, cross-border teams.
With extensive experience navigating European recruitment, Darcie and her team deliver a bespoke, high-touch service that treats every placement as a critical business partnership.
- What we do -
Six core practice areas, one consistent search rigour. Read the full breakdown on the services page.
- Our approach -
Discover, search, shortlist, interview, offer, onboard. A transparent process with one accountable lead - built for cross-border hires.
See how we work- Who we work with -
From first-time European entrants to established multinationals growing their existing European workforce, we partner with employers that take hiring seriously.
See our two audiences- Where we operate -
A multilingual team with deep networks across the EU and UK. Tap a country to see hubs and local context.
- Now hiring -
A few of our latest international opportunities. We partner with forward-thinking companies across Europe.
Deventer, Overijssel, Netherlands
An International Sales Representative role in Deventer for an independent B2B media, information and networking company active in over 80 countries. Build relationships with international clients, close high-value deals and travel across Europe. Minimum 2 years of B2B sales experience and fluent English required.
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Wierden, Overijssel, Netherlands
Een Inside Sales Professional rol in Wierden bij de wereldwijd marktleider in geautomatiseerde lengteaanslagen, opduwsystemen en optimalisatiesoftware. Volg warme inbound leads op, bouw je eigen pipeline en groei door richting de buitendienst. Vloeiend Nederlands en Engels en aantoonbare affiniteit met techniek vereist.
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Rome (hybrid), Italy
A foundational, hands-on Sales Operations Manager role in Rome for a global copyright licensing leader, building the CRM and data backbone of an international sales engine across 10+ markets. You own CRM administration and standardisation, reporting and dashboards (Power BI), and sales process and enablement. 4 to 7 years in sales or revenue operations and deep CRM expertise required. Fluent English (C1/C2), Italian a plus. Permanent and hybrid.
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Rome (hybrid), Italy
A senior commercial leadership role in Rome for a global copyright licensing leader, owning the recurring Blanket licensing business across an international portfolio spanning Europe, APAC and beyond. You set targets, drive pipeline, embed playbooks and coach territory teams, reporting to the VP International. 10+ years of B2B sales with 4 to 5 years leading international teams required. Fluent English (C1/C2), Italian a plus. Permanent and hybrid.
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Whether you're looking for top international talent or your next career move - Darcie and the team are here to help.
- FAQ -
Quick answers to the questions we hear most. Need something more specific? Get in touch through our contact page.
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Go Ahead HiRe is an international recruitment partner for companies expanding to Europe and businesses scaling an existing European workforce. We hire across the EU and UK for sales, marketing, engineering, management, operations and consultancy roles.
Related: Our services, Our approach
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Our six core European markets are the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Spain and Italy, with project work across the wider EU.
Related: Countries we cover
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Brief us through the short wizard on the Hire talent page. We will reply within one business day with next steps, a market view and a proposed search plan.
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You can browse open positions and apply directly, or submit your CV for a confidential conversation about future roles.
Related: Open positions, Submit your CV
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Most international searches deliver a qualified shortlist within two to three weeks. Time to hire depends on seniority, country and notice periods.
Related: Our six-step method
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Still have a question? Send us a message on the contact page or brief us on a new role.
