Tech Delivery Recruiter (AI Focus) in Brighton

Role Overview

The company is seeking a Tech Recruiter with experience in AI/Product/Quant hiring, particularly someone with a strong contingency recruitment background gained in start-up or high-growth environments.

You will partner directly with founders, CTOs, hiring managers, and technical leadership teams—owning the full recruitment lifecycle and acting as a trusted advisor on talent strategy, market intelligence, and hiring best practices.

This role is ideal for a proactive, commercially-minded recruiter who has a genuine passion for the AI and emerging technology space and thrives in a fast-moving, autonomy-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Technical Hiring

• Manage full recruitment cycles across niche roles such as Applied AI, ML Engineering, Research Engineering, Data Science, Quant Engineering, Product, and Software Engineering.
• Build and maintain high-quality pipelines through advanced sourcing strategies.
• Conduct detailed technical screening and qualification.
• Deliver a first-class candidate experience from first touchpoint to offer.
• Present high-quality shortlists and support clients through every stage of the hiring process.

Client Partnership & Advisory

• Partner closely with start-ups and scaling tech companies, understanding their product, culture, and technical needs.
• Advise founders and technical leaders on role requirements, hiring strategy, and market conditions.
• Provide insights on talent availability, compensation trends, and competitive market forces.
• Influence hiring decisions using data and clear recommendations.

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum 2 years contingency tech recruitment experience, ideally supporting start-ups or VC-backed companies.
• Proven success hiring AI, Product, Quant, or other specialised technical roles.
• Excellent sourcing capability and ability to engage passive candidates.
• Confident working with highly technical talent and senior-level stakeholders.
• Experience within an agency, tech recruitment consultancy, or similar environment.
• Comfortable prioritising multiple searches with evolving requirements.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using ATS/CRM systems.
• Passion for AI, machine learning, and emerging technology sectors.

Nice to Have

• Understanding of compensation benchmarking within AI, engineering, and quant markets.
• Experience working with early-stage or VC-backed founders.

What the Company Offers

• Competitive salary + performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI and deep tech companies.
• Flexible remote working.
• Ongoing learning in AI, sourcing, consulting, and talent strategy.
• Supportive, collaborative culture with strong development opportunities.