Senior Talent Acquisition Partner in London

SumUp's Talent Acquisition team is a globally distributed group of specialists who care deeply about the quality of every hire — and the experience of every candidate. Within the team, this role is primarily focused on one of SumUp's most strategically important product areas: Consumer. The Consumer tribe is scaling fast, with roles across Engineering, Product, Design, Data, and GTM — UK and Germany-based, all technically complex, and all critical to SumUp's ambition to become a leading financial services platform for small businesses. Beyond Consumer, you'll also absorb hiring demand from other tech areas, prioritised in collaboration with the TA Lead. This is a specialist partnership role that requires deep market knowledge, strong stakeholder craft, and the ability to run a high-quality, high-velocity hiring process — while simultaneously building SumUp's engineering employer brand in one of the world's most competitive tech talent markets.

What you'll do

• Own the end-to-end hiring funnel for the Consumer tribe — from intake and scorecard design through to offer management — running a structured, predictable process with clear SLAs at every stage.
• Build and manage active pipelines across Engineering, Product, Design, and Data roles, maintaining a consistently high hiring bar regardless of volume pressure.
• Act as SumUp's primary on-the-ground engineering TA presence in London — engaging the local tech community through events, partnerships, and talent attraction initiatives that build long-term pipeline value.
• Use funnel data and hiring metrics to surface blockers, guide prioritisation decisions, and provide stakeholders with clear, honest pipeline updates.
• Partner closely with Consumer leadership and hiring managers to build trusted, embedded relationships — bringing market insight and structured thinking to every conversation.

You'll be great for this role if…

• Strong experience recruiting for Engineering, Product, and Design roles in a scale-up or high-growth environment, with a track record of running structured, high-quality hiring processes at pace.
• Proven ability to design and implement scorecards, structured interview loops, and calibration frameworks that hold the hiring bar without slowing delivery.
• Comfort using funnel data and recruiting metrics to identify what's working, what isn't, and where to redirect effort — with the confidence to share that clearly with stakeholders.
• Experience building or contributing to employer brand and community initiatives in competitive tech markets, whether through events, content, sourcing partnerships, or talent attraction campaigns.
• Fluency in the London and UK engineering talent landscape, with an understanding of fintech or consumer product talent pools and what it takes to attract strong passive candidates in this market.

Please note: We're unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. You'll need the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Why you should join SumUp

• Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team from our central Covent Garden location, wrapped in historic charm and modern flair. This involves an office-first setup.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced.
• Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success.
• Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave, plus bank holidays and special leaves.
• A dedicated annual L&D budget for attending conferences and/or advancing your career through further education.
• Health matters: private health insurance, including optical and dental.
• Life made easier: salary-sacrifice commuter benefits via Gogeta.
• Financial security: retirement scheme (SumUp matches 7% when you contribute 5%).
• Peace of mind: life insurance from MetLife for 2× your salary.
• Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service.
• Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team.

About SumUp

Be empowered to do more that matters. At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships. Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify. SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.