At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Engineering hiring strategy and build trusted relationships with senior leaders.
- Company: High-growth, VC-backed tech company focused on simplifying operations.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, equity, and a 4-day office week.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in tech talent acquisition.
- Qualifications: Deep experience in hiring technical talent and managing recruitment strategies.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 130000 £ per year.
Compensation: £100,000-£130,000 + bonus + equity
Location: London Working model: 4 days in the office Hawkwood is partnering with a high-growth, VC-backed, technology business to hire a Lead Talent Partner.
Our client has built an integrated system that helps businesses simplify operations, grow sustainably and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
They are scaling rapidly and building a high-performance culture where ambition, pace and customer impact go hand in hand.
As part of this next chapter, they are looking for an experienced Technical Talent leader to take ownership of Engineering hiring, lead an established team and build deeply trusted relationships with senior Engineering leadership.
The opportunity This is a senior, high-ownership role sitting at the intersection of Talent strategy, Engineering leadership and hands-on technical hiring.
You’ll partner directly with senior Engineering leaders, becoming their go-to person for everything talent-related- from workforce planning and hiring strategy through to assessment, talent density, market intelligence and solving difficult hiring challenges.
You’ll also lead an established small team, with the potential to grow the team further as hiring increases.
This is a genuine player-coach role, so while leadership and strategy are a significant part of the remit, you’ll remain close to the craft and personally own some of the most important senior and specialist Engineering searches.
What you'll be doing: Own the Engineering hiring strategy across multiple hubs, across London and Europe.
Build trusted relationships with Engineering leaders, becoming a genuine partner rather than simply a recruitment service.
Translate Engineering growth plans into a clear workforce and hiring strategy.
Lead, coach and develop a team, setting priorities and creating an environment where they can do their best work.
Use data, market insight and storytelling to influence senior stakeholders and challenge thinking around hiring.
Own hiring performance and provide senior leadership with a clear view of pipelines, challenges, trade-offs and outcomes.
Continue evolving assessment, interview design, calibration and hiring processes as the organisation scales.
What we’re looking for: Deep experience hiring Software Engineering and technical talent, including senior and hard-to-find profiles.
Experience owning Engineering recruitment strategy rather than solely delivering against requisitions.
A strong track record of partnering with VP, Director and C-level stakeholders.
The credibility and resilience to work with highly experienced, opinionated technical leaders and build long-term relationships with them.
The ability to influence through data, evidence and market insight, while knowing when to challenge and when to disagree and commit.
Previous experience managing and developing recruiters, ideally Senior Talent Partners or Technical Recruiters.
Strong knowledge of technical talent markets and modern sourcing strategies.
Experience building or improving hiring processes, assessment methodologies and calibration.
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Lead Talent Acquisition Partner (Tech) - High Growth, Scale Up employer: Hawkwood
As a Tech Talent Acquisition Partner at this dynamic AI scale-up located in the heart of London, you'll be part of a vibrant and ambitious work culture that thrives on innovation and collaboration. With competitive compensation, equity options, and a commitment to employee growth, this company offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI while working alongside a talented leadership team. Join us in this pivotal phase of growth and make a meaningful impact in one of Europe's most exciting tech environments.
