Description
In this role, you will play a key role in identifying, engaging and hiring exceptional talent to support client's Research & Development (R&D) teams across EMEA. Working in close partnership with hiring managers and business leaders, you will lead the full recruitment lifecycle for highly specialised technology roles, with a particular focus on Software Engineering.
Responsibilities
•Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from role briefing and talent mapping through to candidate assessment, offer management and successful close.
•Build trusted relationships with hiring managers and business leaders, advising on role requirements, recruitment strategies, market conditions and hiring priorities.
•Identify, attract and engage high-calibre talent across EMEA, using a range of sourcing strategies and networks to reach both active and passive candidates.
•Recruit for a range of Software Engineering and related technology positions, applying a strong understanding of technical talent markets and specialist skill sets.
•Develop robust, structured and inclusive assessment plans that support objective decision-making and deliver a positive candidate experience.
•Screen and interview prospective candidates, evaluate their suitability against role requirements, and provide clear, evidence-based insights to hiring managers.
•Manage the offer process, including developing competitive compensation packages, advising on market benchmarks and negotiating offers to secure top talent.
•Interpret recruitment data, monitor hiring progress and provide insights to support decision-making, improve recruitment effectiveness and deliver against hiring objectives.
•Challenge existing approaches, influence stakeholders and identify opportunities to enhance recruitment processes, candidate engagement and overall hiring outcomes.
•Maintain strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers and external talent communities, representing client's employer brand throughout the recruitment process.
Requirements
•Demonstrable experience as an established and successful recruiter, ideally within an in-house talent acquisition function.
•Proven experience recruiting within the technology sector, with a strong track record of hiring Software Engineering professionals across a broad range of disciplines or within a specialist area.
•Experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from taking a comprehensive role brief through to offer negotiation and successful placement.
•Strong business partnering skills, with the confidence to advise, challenge and influence hiring managers and senior stakeholders.
•Expertise in developing effective sourcing strategies, engaging passive talent and building strong candidate pipelines for highly specialised roles.
•Experience designing and delivering structured, high-quality and inclusive candidate assessment processes.
•A sound understanding of technology talent markets, compensation benchmarks and competitive offer strategies.
•Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret recruitment data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
•Excellent communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
•A collaborative, consultative and commercially minded approach, with a commitment to delivering an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience.
Nice to have
•Experience working within a recruitment agency is advantageous, alongside in-house recruitment experience.
Conditions
•Starting: November 2026
•PAYE
•Maximum Pay (per day): 346.00
•Duration: 12 months
•Format: hybrid, London
