Senior Talent Acquisition Manager (Tech/Product) - Europe’s fastest-scaling, community-driven SaaS innovators - Remote-first

Senior Talent Acquisition Manager - Tech/Product

Location: Remote-first, Europe-based

Package: Location-specific + Equity

London Salary: £66,000 - £85,000

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a high-growth, venture-backed SaaS scale-up that sits at the inflection point of automation and AI. Over the past year, they have tripled headcount, expanded across multiple time zones, and secured a $60 million Series B at a strong valuation - closing in on unicorn territory.

Their product is built by developers, for developers. With a passionate global user base, deep open-source roots, and scalable infrastructure, they’re redefining how teams connect systems, build workflows, and harness AI in their operations.

Now, they’re on the hunt for a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager (Tech / Product) to elevate and own the hiring for Engineering, Product, and R&D teams during this next wave of growth.

The Role You’ll Own

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for high-impact, technically rigorous roles - Product Managers with deep domain knowledge, Engineers, Data Scientists, R&D specialists.
• Shape and execute hiring strategies that attract “A-player” talent in an ultra-competitive tech landscape.
• Operate as a consultative partner to hiring managers, helping define role priorities, interview frameworks, and candidate evaluation criteria.
• Infuse modern sourcing approaches - direct sourcing, community engagement, referrals, and data-driven channel optimization.
• Advance and scale hiring operations, processes, and workflows to support 2×–3× growth.
• Serve as an ambassador for the company’s mission, culture, and employer brand during every candidate interaction.

Your Profile

• Based in Europe, you have strong familiarity with the European tech/startup hiring market.
• 4+ years in-house experience recruiting in fast-paced, scaling tech organisations. 8 years + total experience.
• Demonstrable track record hiring for technically demanding roles (e.g. Product, Engineering, AI/ML).
• Skilled in stakeholder management, able to influence senior leaders and design hiring strategy.
• Comfortable working in a remote-first, high-velocity environment.
• Prior experience with modern ATS tools and using data/metrics to guide hiring decisions.

Why Join?

• Exceptional growth trajectory. This is a product-led SaaS scale-up entering its next phase of expansion
• A platform with real impact. Loved by developers and businesses alike, their open and collaborative approach has built one of the most active communities in their space, where contribution, creativity, and shared learning are central to how they grow.
• Purposeful work. You’ll help build teams that are redefining how people and organisations connect, automate, and innovate using AI and technology.
• Culture with substance. Transparent, remote-first, and values-driven, they prioritise empowerment, trust, and belonging. Everyone has a voice, and ideas matter as much as outcomes.

We recognise how challenging this current job market is for candidates, and Hawkwood are therefore striving to provide the best candidate experience we can.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we kindly request that you apply via this LinkedIn advert, as opposed to sending us an email or LinkedIn direct message. We are eager to ensure that each candidate application is considered fairly, and receives a consistent experience.

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