Talent Acquisition Partner - Software Engineering

About this role

We’re looking for an experienced Software Engineering recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition Team and talented ‘Tech Squad’. You’ll be joining a team of 4 Tech Talent Acquisition Partners and you’ll report into the Tech Talent Acquisition Lead for Capital One UK.

What you’ll do

• Support in the development of the hiring strategy for current and future talent across our Software Engineering business area which includes Services, Web, Data, Mobile and Software Testing.
• Source diverse talent for both immediate demand and future pipelining across both our London and Nottingham offices.
• Take detailed briefs from Hiring Managers on role requirements to enable you to source and screen quality candidates.
• Have informative conversations with potential candidates about life at Capital One and provide good insight into the role you’re sourcing for.
• Have the ability and confidence to give immediate feedback to candidates who may not be suitable.
• Contribute at team meetings, generating new ideas and discussing opportunities.
• Maintain a professional manner and outlook at all times, mindful that we are the face of Capital One.

What we’re looking for

• Experience of sourcing and recruiting for Software Engineering talent using varied recruitment strategies.
• Knowledge of the Software Engineering market and extensive experience in sourcing senior engineering talent.
• The ability to communicate and influence effectively and with confidence, comfortable speaking with candidates and hiring managers via phone and/or Zoom calls.
• Maintaining high standards of written communication is essential; being clear, concise, and accurate when messaging candidates, completing trackers, updates, etc.
• You’ll be highly organised, with a natural sense of urgency and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to stay calm and maintain a high standard of work in a fast-paced and overwhelming environment.
• Bring yourself to work! Capital One is a diverse environment, full of amazing talent – feel comfortable and empowered as part of the team.

Where and how you’ll work

This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. You’ll be based in our Nottingham office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we’re open to talking about an arrangement that works for you.

What’s in it for you

• Contribute to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation.
• Strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes.
• Immediate access to core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement, and private medical insurance – with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, and enhanced parental leave.
• Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you, including a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness, and music rooms.

What you should know about how we recruit

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible.

We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall, and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few:

• REACH – Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention, and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies.
• OutFront – to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates.
• Mind Your Mind – signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all.
• Women in Tech – promoting an inclusive environment in tech.
• EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry.

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact ukrecruitment@capitalone.com. All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com.