Founding Talent Lead

Responsibilities: — Identify and secure exceptional recruiting talent, managing the process from spotting candidates to closing hires. — Establish high standards for recruitment and develop rigorous assessment methods to evaluate recruiters' judgement, craft, commercial impact, and ability to perform in demanding environments. — Build and maintain a network of outstanding recruiters across various specialisms and seniority levels, fostering relationships well before hiring needs arise. — Develop hiring operations including processes, talent intelligence, and reporting to improve decision-making. — Analyze patterns related to top performers, retention issues, and areas for improvement. — Organize community-building events and create content to share insights and attract the right talent. — Adapt recruitment strategies to leverage AI advancements and maintain a competitive edge. — Conduct selected talent searches for clients leveraging the company's market reach and network. Requirements: — Proven experience in hiring, managing, or placing exceptional recruiters, with the ability to articulate success factors. — Hands-on recruiting experience, from sourcing to closing challenging hires. — Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport and engage candidates effectively. — Curiosity and active experimentation with AI to enhance recruitment processes. — Enthusiasm for community engagement through conversations, events, and content creation. — Ambition, high standards, and initiative to transform ideas into tangible outcomes. The position is hybrid based in London, UK.