Technical Recruiter in Manchester

We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent.

Location: Manchester, UK (Onsite)
Contract Type: 12-Month FTC
Industry: AAA Gaming / Software Development

About Cloud Imperium Games
Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is one of the largest global independent studios, dedicated to delivering next-generation AAA games. CIG prides itself in thinking outside the box, encouraging creativity and developing ground-breaking technology. CIG believes in raising the bar for the gaming industry and the gaming community as a whole.

About the Role
We’re at an exciting stage of development and are looking for people who are ready to take on ambitious challenges. Alongside building genre-defining games, we’re committed to delivering an exceptional candidate experience that reflects our creativity and passion. Want to help us make gaming history?

We’re looking for a passionate and intuitive Technical Recruiter to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role goes beyond simply filling vacancies - it’s about scaling our EU-based teams to directly drive delivery of Squadron 42 and other major projects. You will play a key part in building sustainable talent pipelines, identifying exceptional technical talent, and ensuring every candidate has a world-class experience from first contact to final offer.

You’ll work closely with hiring managers across our European studios and collaborate with the wider Talent Acquisition team during a major recruitment push to meet the demands of an exciting development roadmap.

What you will do:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for tech and engineering roles across CIG’s European studios.
• Build and execute innovative sourcing strategies to engage top-tier candidates proactively, including for niche and hard-to-fill roles.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to deeply understand team needs and translate them into effective hiring plans.
• Drive direct sourcing and headhunting initiatives to consistently improve and diversify candidate pipelines.
• Deliver a seamless, memorable, and high-touch candidate experience from initial outreach through to onboarding.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data and ATS workflows, providing regular reporting on pipeline health.
• Act as a strategic partner – not just a service – offering market insights and guidance to help hiring managers succeed.

What we are looking for?

• Solid experience recruiting for tech and engineering roles, ideally within games, software, or creative industries.
• A mix of in-house and agency experience is highly valued; you know how to manage volume while maintaining quality.
• Proven success utilising advanced sourcing platforms, tools, and diverse outreach methods.
• Confidence in utilising, improving, and owning recruitment operations (ATS workflows, documentation, metrics).
• Ability to work effectively across time zones to support international hiring needs.
• Exceptional communication, organisational skills, and a sharp attention to detail.
• A collaborative, can-do attitude. We are a close-knit team that actively supports one another.
• A genuine interest in gaming and the ambition to build a world-class studio team.

Diversity Statement
CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it’s our differences that make it special.

Fraud Statement
We are aware of people receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from CIG. These types of fraud can be carried out through false websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal info like bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment. If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reaching out to us at info[@]cloudimperiumgames.com with any information you may have.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!