Head of Talent Acquisition

Legend; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent acquisition company in London seeks a Head of Talent Acquisition to shape its growth strategy. You will lead a global team, manage high-impact hires, and refine recruitment processes to drive inclusivity and efficiency. Ideal candidates are strong leaders with experience in data-driven hiring and a passion for developing others. Benefits include flexible work arrangements and annual bonuses.

Benefits

Super smart colleagues

Engaging development opportunities

Tailored flexibility for work-life balance

Annual discretionary bonus

Paid annual leave during festive season

Long term incentive plan

Exciting global events

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in building and inspiring global Talent Acquisition teams.
• Strong project management skills focused on scaling and optimizing processes.
• Success in hiring high-quality leadership teams using data-driven techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing Talent Acquisition team.
• Drive inclusive hiring processes and own mission-critical executive searches.
• Partner with Senior Leadership to design and implement Talent Acquisition strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Data-driven Recruitment

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

About Legend

We’re Legend. The team quietly building #1 products that make noise in the most competitive comparison markets in the world. iGaming. Sports Betting. Personal Finance.

We exist to build better experiences. From amplified career paths to supercharged online journeys — for our people and our users, we deliver magic rooted in method. With over 500 Legends and counting, we’re helping companies turbocharge their brand growth in over 18 countries worldwide.

If you’re looking for a company with momentum and the opportunity to progress at pace, Legend has it.

Unlock the Legend in you.

The Role

Legend is hiring a Head of Talent Acquisition, reporting directly to our Chief People Officer.

This is more than a talent acquisition leadership role, it’s an opportunity to shape the future of Legend as we embark on our next phase of growth: an integral part of our ambitious 2030 strategy. As Head of Talent Acquisition, you’ll be at the heart of one of the most exciting business journeys in our space, working directly with our Senior Leadership team to set the gold standard for how we attract, assess, and hire exceptional talent.

You’ll lead and inspire a team of talent partners, transforming them into a high performing Talent Acquisition function delivering consistent, quality-led hiring processes. Together, you’ll contribute to raising the bar across every function in the business. You’ll personally own and close mission-critical hires, attracting leaders and innovators with urgency, creativity, and a rigorous, data-driven approach.

This is your chance to lead a global Talent Acquisition function through its latest phase of evolution: crafting processes, deploying cutting-edge tools and frameworks, and creating a unified, compelling candidate experience that attracts the very best in the industry. You’ll also play a part in shaping our employee journey, helping us retain and grow key knowledge and skills throughout every stage of the lifecycle.

At Legend, talent is our most important investment, and you’ll be the driving force behind how we identify, engage, and secure it. This role is for a builder, a strategist, and a hands-on leader ready to make an impact.

Your Impact

• Lead, inspire, and mentor a high-performing Talent Acquisition team, cultivating a culture of accountability, proactive engagement, and obsession with results.
• Drive high-quality, inclusive hiring across all levels, personally owning mission-critical executive and high-impact searches with urgency and precision.
• Partner with Senior Leadership to design and implement a Talent Acquisition strategythat supports business growth and long-term success.
• Scale and optimise recruitment processesto create a seamless, data-driven, and efficient end-to-end hiring engine.
• Equip hiring managers with tools, training, and mindsetto make high-quality hiring a core business responsibility.
• Redefine and manage external search firm relationshipsto maximise quality, reduce cost, and embed a culture of in-house excellence.
• Harness technology and data insightsto map talent markets proactively and secure best-in-field talent.
• Act as a culture carrier, raising the talent bar and contributing to a high-performance, values-driven environment.

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrate a dynamic, positive, and persistent attitudewith high enthusiasm, thriving in fast-paced environments.
• Proven leadership in building, coaching, and inspiring global Talent Acquisition teams, with strong project management skills focused on scaling, optimising processes, and leveraging technology.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative influencing skillsto build credibility and align stakeholders across all levels.
• Track record in designing and executing Talent Acquisition strategies that drive business growth and build top tier recruiting functions, with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout all hiring practices.
• Success in personally hiring high-quality, game-changing leadership teamsusing rigorous, data-driven techniques.
• Cultural astuteness and capability to act as a culture amplifierwithin a growing organisation.
• Passion for developing others and building team capacitythrough introducing modern tools, frameworks, and best practices.

The Interview Process

• 1st: Initial Chat with Olivia Stone of Tucker Stone, who are working in partnership with the team at Legend on the recruitment for this important role (30 mins via Zoom)
• 2nd: Interview focused on background, culture and values alignment (45 mins via Zoom)
• 3rd: Live scenario-based session focused on technical skills and leadership competencies (90 mins via Zoom)
• 4th: Interview with senior leadership focused on strategic partnering and leadership alignment (London office, face-to-face)
• 5th: Meet and greet with the Talent and People team (London office, face-to-face)

Why Legend?

• Super smart colleagues to work alongside and learn from.
• Engaging development opportunities at all levels.
• Tailored flexibility for your work-life balance.
• Annual discretionary bonus to reward your efforts.
• Paid annual leave PLUS a well-deserved break to recharge your batteries during the festive season! Our offices are closed between Christmas and New Year's, allowing you to enjoy downtime without dipping into your annual allowance.
• Long term incentive plan so we can all share in the growth and success of Legend.
• Exciting global Legend events, where we unite in person to ignite our shared passion and unveil the exciting strategies for the year ahead!

Unlock your full potential by joining the Legend team. To support you on this journey, we provide an extensive array of benefits and perks, as outlined in our global offerings above. For country specific benefits please reach out to your talent partner.

Legend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and diverse team- which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout your application process, please speak to your Talent Partner or contact the team [e-mail], and we'll do all we can to support you.