Head of talent acquisition in EMEA in London

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute Anduril's EMEA talent acquisition strategy, directly informed by the combined hiring demand of every division scaling into the region.
• Own EMEA hiring outcomes (time-to-fill, quality, acceptance rates) as the single accountable owner for regional delivery.
• Own EMEA hiring governance, compliance, and workforce planning across the region's countries, each with distinct labor law, works council, and candidate market dynamics.
• Develop EMEA hiring playbooks, and partner with the Head of Talent Acquisition, APAC to share what's working across both regions rather than each building in isolation.
• Partner with the Head of Strategic Planning for Talent Acquisition to evaluate where EMEA needs additional in-country or sub-regional leadership as demand grows.
• Serve as the senior talent advisor to EMEA-based business leaders and to every Divisional Head of TA adding headcount into the region.
• Partner with in-region recruiting resources and EMEA business leaders to ensure the regional model reflects on-the-ground reality.
• Act as the tie-breaker when multiple divisions' hiring demand converges on the same country, site, or talent pool.
• Drive continuous improvement through data and feedback loops, standardizing what should be consistent across EMEA while preserving the flexibility each country and division genuinely needs.
• Partner closely with the Head of Strategic Planning for Talent Acquisition to ensure cross-regional cohesion.
• Resolve cross-regional alignment issues collaboratively, escalating to the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition only when peer alignment can't be reached.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive TA experience, including demonstrated success building or scaling EMEA hiring specifically.
• Deep understanding of EMEA labor markets, employment law, works councils, and compliance considerations across the region's key countries.
• Proven experience designing and executing an end-to-end regional talent acquisition strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence across a matrixed structure.
• Strong track record of driving continuous improvement through data-driven decision making.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills.

Preferred:

• Experience partnering with or building out in-country resources as part of a broader regional build.
• Experience building a regional operating model that other regions have adapted or could adapt.
• Prior experience as part of a broader transition from a U.S.-led to a localized, globally scalable TA model.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, or other hardware and software-intensive industries.
• A background in or strong familiarity with BizOps, program management, or business strategy.

Conditions:

US Salary Range $92,000—$123,000 USD. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.