University Programs Recruiter

About the Role

At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to build a better internet. We are rapidly expanding our University and Early Talent Recruiting efforts in EMEA, and we are looking for a passionate and strategic University Programs Recruiter to help us find, attract, and hire the best emerging talent.

What You’ll Do

• Strategize & Partner: Collaborate closely with business leaders and hiring managers to develop and execute comprehensive early talent recruitment strategies that align with their hiring goals.
• Build Campus Presence: Design and implement dynamic campus engagement plans to attract diverse student talent for full‑time and internship roles across all functions.
• Drive Full‑Cycle Recruitment: Manage high‑volume candidate pipelines, guiding students through the entire recruitment lifecycle, from initial outreach to successful offer negotiation and closing.
• Enhance Internship Experience: Oversee and optimize our global internship program, ensuring a world‑class experience for interns through engaging social activities, insightful talks, and continuous feedback loops.
• Cultivate Relationships: Build strong, trust‑based partnerships with internal stakeholders, including recruiters, hiring managers, and leadership teams.
• Lead & Execute Events: Take ownership of planning and executing medium to large‑scale recruiting and conferences from conception to completion.
• Champion Diversity Initiatives: Research, support, and drive new and ongoing diversity initiatives and programs to expand our pipeline of talent.
• Strengthen Employer Brand: Develop and manage innovative campaigns to enhance Cloudflare\’s employer brand across university campuses and early talent pipeline programs through various tools, platforms, and programs.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• 3+ years of experience in University Recruiting, Early Talent Acquisition, or a relevant recruiting role.
• Proven full‑cycle recruiting experience, including successfully closing high‑volume candidate pipelines.
• Track record of improving and driving new processes or developing new talent programs that significantly support team goals and enhance efficiency.
• Highly resourceful with the ability to navigate ambiguity and find new and creative solutions to complex challenges.
• Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills, demonstrating a high level of emotional intelligence (EQ).
• Comfortable and effective with public speaking in front of large audiences.
• Data‑driven and detail‑oriented, with a strong ability to leverage insights for program improvement.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to tackle open‑ended problems and drive them to successful completion, with a strong sense of curiosity to explore new tools and strategies in the evolving digital and AI landscape.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Experience with social media strategies for building employment brand is a plus.

Sound like something you’d like to be a part of? We’d love to hear from you!

What Makes Cloudflare Special?

Cloudflare is not just a large‑scale technology company. We are committed to protecting the free and open internet and empowering people and organizations around the world with next‑generation network and security products.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cloudflare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and place great value in both diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their, or any other person\’s, perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law. We are an AA/Veterans/Disabled Employer. Cloudflare provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us at hr@cloudflare.com if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.