Head of Talent

Applied Computing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking tech company in Greater London is seeking a Head of Talent to architect and own the entire talent strategy. This strategic role focuses on attracting world-class AI researchers and fostering a high-performing culture. The ideal candidate will have proven skills in hiring elite teams, operational efficacy, and an established network of recruiters. This full-time position offers an opportunity to shape talent acquisition in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven skill at hiring AI talent in a startup environment.
• Trusted network of recruiters and talent sourcers.
• Experience shaping culture and supporting high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute hiring strategies for technical and non-technical roles.
• Leverage established network of AI-specialist recruiters.
• Implement systems to onboard and retain high-performing individuals.

Skills

Hiring AI talent

Building diverse teams

Operational efficacy

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Job description

Head of Talent – Applied Computing

We are looking for the first Head of Talent to architect and own our entire talent strategy. You will attract and retain world‑class AI researchers, engineers, and operators who are motivated by real‑world impact. You will also cultivate a high‑performing, mission‑driven culture that scales as we grow, so our team thrives.

This is a strategic leadership role for someone who knows how to build elite, diverse teams from the ground up in high‑flux, high‑impact environments. You should join if you love composing teams, are passionate about the difference a vibrant culture makes to performance, and if in your own career you are ready to challenge yourself.

Job Description

As our very first Head of Talent, you will architect and own our entire talent strategy. You will attract and retain world‑class AI researchers, engineers, and operators who are motivated by real‑world impact. You will also cultivate a high‑performing, mission‑driven culture that scales as we grow, so our team thrives פעם-TEAM.

This is a strategic leadership role for someone who knows how to build elite, diverse teams from the ground up in high‑flux, high‑impact environments. You should join if you love composing teams, are passionate about the difference a vibrant culture makes to performance, and if in your own career you are ready to challenge yourself.

Job Requirements

• Proven skill at hiring AI talent, including research scientists, ML engineers, and infra specialists, in a startup environment. Ideally this has encompassed AI / ML and international locations such as India & US.
• You have a sound sense of who thrives in early‑stage high‑growth, who does not and why.
• You have a trusted network of recruiters & talent sourcers who can deliver at pace.
• Highly autonomous, low‑ego, and aligned with Applied Computing’s mission.
• Proven ability to keep the bar high when hiring fast.
• Experience shaping culture, designing performance systems, and supporting high‑performing teams.
• The desire and reliability to own ‘everything People’ with strong operational efficacy and efficiency.

Rate of Success

• Time to fill – hitting and improving on time to fill roles – reported on a per candidate and monthly basis.
• Time to value – this is about both quality of hire and how fast they deliver value (so how well they are onboarded).
• Employee experience benchmark – part culture assessment & part overall role / career progression benchmark. This metric is reported quarterly.

Key Competencies

• Analytical: Analytical skills are_STORE essential for technical recruitment, as you need to be able to collect, process, and interpret data and information from various sources. You need to be able to track and measure the performance and effectiveness of your recruitment process, using metrics such as time to hire, cost per hire, quality of hire, and others.
• Relationship buildingish: Your competency here is crucial as you need to be able to build and maintain trust and rapport with different people, candidates, hiring managers, and colleagues.
• Communication: You also need to conduct interviews, give feedback, and negotiate offers professionally and respectfully. Communication skills include listening actively and empathetically to the needs, expectations, and concerns of both candidates and hiring managers and respond accordingly.

Job Responsibilities

• Talent acquisition: Design and execute hiring strategies for technical and non‑technical roles, with an emphasis on sourcing exceptional AI talent across research, engineering, and applied science.
• Recruiter network: Leverage your established network of AI‑specialist recruiters to engage top‑tier candidates quickly and effectively.
• Employer brand & candidate experience: Define and communicate Applied Computing’s story and attract aligned, head‑turning talent.
• Retention & development: Implement systems to onboard, engage, grow, and retain high‑performing individuals across a distributed team.
• Culture: Foster psychological safety, high performance, and deep purpose in day‑to‑day actions and in company events such as off‑sites.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Human Resources

Industry

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