Talent Acquisition Specialist

About NexGen Cloud & Hyperstack

We are a fast-growing company building next-generation GPU cloud infrastructure. NexGen Cloud is the company behind Hyperstack, a cloud platform providing on-demand and private cloud infrastructure for high-performance workloads. Hyperstack is used by teams running compute-heavy applications that require speed, reliability, and control. Our platform powers innovation across industries including AI & Machine Learning, VFX and Rendering, Data Science, IoT and High-Performance Computing, enabling organisations to build and scale advanced technologies. We’re a scale-up by design — moving quickly, solving complex challenges and building technology that has real-world impact. At the core of NexGen Cloud is a team of curious, driven people who care deeply about quality, ownership and collaboration.

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)

Reports to: Global Head of Talent

Position Summary

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support the continued growth of NexGen Cloud. In this role you will take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle, helping us attract, engage and hire exceptional talent across technical, commercial and operational functions. Beyond day-to-day hiring, you will also contribute to proactive talent strategies including headhunting, talent mapping and building long-term pipelines to support future organisational growth. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in fast-paced scale-up environments, partnering closely with hiring managers and playing a visible role in shaping how the company grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process from sourcing through to offer acceptance, ensuring a positive and efficient candidate experience.
• Use LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, referrals and creative sourcing strategies to proactively identify high-quality candidates.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, define role requirements and guide strategic hiring decisions.
• Build and maintain relationships with passive candidates to develop strong talent pipelines for future hiring needs.
• Develop speculative sourcing and talent mapping initiatives aligned with long-term hiring plans.
• Manage and optimise the Applicant Tracking System to maintain structured, efficient hiring workflows.
• Track and analyse recruitment metrics to improve hiring performance and reduce time-to-hire.
• Support initiatives that strengthen NexGen Cloud’s employer brand through recruitment campaigns, job content, social media and events.
• Help ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new hires joining the organisation.

Required Skills

• Proven experience in Talent Acquisition within a high-growth tech company or fast-paced environment.
• Experience recruiting across technical, commercial and operational roles.
• Strong sourcing capability using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches and talent mapping.
• Experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and recruitment tools.

Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple recruitment processes simultaneously.
• Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills.
• Data-driven approach to improving recruitment performance.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-changing environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in startup or scale-up environments.
• Exposure to technical hiring within cloud, AI or infrastructure companies.
• Experience supporting employer branding or talent marketing initiatives.
• Familiarity with recruitment analytics tools or HR technology platforms.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid working model).
• Opportunity to play a key role in building a rapidly scaling global technology company.
• High ownership and autonomy within your role.
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression.
• Collaborative international culture built on trust, transparency and ownership.

Join Our Team

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our belief that diverse teams drive innovation and success. Join NexGen Cloud and help build the team powering the next generation of AI infrastructure.