Talent Acquisition Director (Tech Sector, £155k)

Location: Central London (Hybrid, 3 days a week in-office)

Salary: £140–155k base + stock options

We’re hiring for a profitable, well-backed tech company with serious momentum. The business is growing fast, launching new products, acquiring companies, and already operating at a scale where hiring needs to be fast, consistent and well-run.

Reporting to the VP People, you’ll lead a team of 15+, work directly with the exec team and take full ownership of a hiring function that’s ready to be shaped, sharpened and scaled. This TA leadership role isn’t about keeping things running. It’s about building a hiring engine that can lead the pace, not chase it.

Where things stand today

The team is experienced, engaged and has done a great job getting things to where they are today. But the scale and complexity of what’s ahead means things need to evolve. This is about bringing more structure, clarity and consistency to a function that’s ready for its next chapter.

You’ll build on what’s working, improve what could be sharper and fill in the gaps that come with fast growth.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Owning the global hiring strategy across Tech, Sales, G&A and Customer Care
• Leading and coaching a team of 15+ recruiters and TA managers
• Scaling up to 100+ hires per quarter while keeping quality high
• Introducing smarter tooling, automation and process improvements
• Getting the right hiring data in front of the right people at the right time
• Partnering with senior business leaders and being able to challenge when needed
• Making sure the team is motivated, clear on priorities and set up to succeed
• Building a hiring engine that drives growth, not just reacts to it

What we’re looking for

• You’ve led and scaled TA teams of 15+ in high-growth tech company
• You’ve owned hiring across both tech and commercial functions
• You use data to make decisions and influence others
• You know how to coach a team through change and into high performance
• You’ve stayed long enough in recent roles to build, embed and evolve

What good looks like

• A TA function that runs fast, stays consistent and scales without drama
• A team that’s trusted by the business and proud of how it operates
• A strong internal reputation for hiring that’s thoughtful, not reactive
• Hiring reports that drive action, not just track metrics
• 500+ hires a year made with clarity, structure and a great candidate experience

What’s on offer

🌍 Full ownership of global hiring across the UK, Europe and the US

You’ll shape the strategy, lead a capable team and make decisions that matter. No red tape.

🧠 A leadership team that values hiring and wants TA at the table

You’ll be working with leaders who care about hiring, want TA at the table and are serious about building something great. They move quickly, keep the bar high and bring the kind of energy that makes you want to do your best work.

📈 A function to lead, build and grow on your terms

This isn’t about inheriting someone else’s plan. You’ll have the freedom to do things properly and the backing to move quickly.

💙 A smart, collaborative team that’s ready to move forward

You’ll be joining people who care about doing great work and want a leader who brings clarity, support and direction.

Apply with a tailored CV and I’ll get back to everyone within 5 working days. I’m expecting a lot of interest, so I’ll need to be selective based on how closely you match the brief.

If it’s a no, it’s likely just because someone else is a closer fit for what this role needs right now. Please don’t read it as a reflection of your ability or experience.