In-House Tech Recruiter

Oakleaf Partnership; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global recruitment firm is seeking a Talent Acquisition Lead for its Product & Technology team. This role involves developing and delivering strategic talent acquisition initiatives while managing a distributed team. The ideal candidate has a strong recruitment background in technical roles, excellent stakeholder management skills, and is data-driven. The position offers a competitive salary alongside a hybrid working model based in Central London.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading end-to-end recruitment for technical, product, design, or data roles.
• Background in managing geographically distributed teams within global or matrixed organisations.
• Strong track record in developing sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the Product & Technology Talent Acquisition strategy.
• Manage and develop a distributed TA team across multiple regions.
• Act as the senior point of contact for Product & Technology hiring.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment for technical roles

Managing geographically distributed teams

Developing sourcing strategies

Advising senior stakeholders

Data fluency

Proficiency in ATS

Stakeholder management

Curiosity about new technologies

Tools

Greenhouse

Job description

• Talent Acquisition Lead – Product & Technology
• Perm role
• Up to £75K base salary plus a 10-20% bonus
• Central London offices
• Hybrid – 50% in the office

Our client is a global organisation that is seeking a Talent Acquisition Lead to shape how they attract and hire world-class talent across a multi-region Product & Technology function.

Reporting into the Global Head of Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand, you will develop and deliver the Product & Technology TA strategy, ensuring alignment with global priorities while driving hiring across key international markets. You will lead a distributed TA team, partner with senior stakeholders, and represent the organisation externally to strengthen our employer brand and build diverse, inclusive talent pipelines.

This is an opportunity for a strategic, data-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment and wants to make a meaningful impact on how our client grows and evolves their Product & Technology organisation.

Your Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role you will bring significant experience leading end-to-end recruitment for technical, product, design, or data roles, alongside a background in managing geographically distributed teams within global or matrixed organisations. You will have a strong track record in developing sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill roles, designing and delivering TA strategies aligned with business needs, and advising senior stakeholders at a strategic level. Experience with recruitment marketing, employer brand initiatives, and talent-focused projects such as DE&I or process improvement is essential.

This role also requires strong data fluency, proficiency in an ATS such as Greenhouse, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a collaborative, innovative mindset with commercial awareness. Curiosity about new technologies, including AI-driven recruitment tools, and their impact on hiring outcomes will be valuable in driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and deliver the Product & Technology Talent Acquisition strategy
• Manage and develop a distributed TA team across multiple regions
• Act as the senior point of contact for Product & Technology hiring
• Use data and market insights to shape hiring strategies
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional talent projects that improve TA processes and outcomes

Talent Attraction & Employer Brand

• Own recruitment marketing and employer brand activity for Product & Technology, collaborating closely with recruitment marketing teams to deliver impactful campaigns
• Ensure a high-quality, inclusive candidate experience
• Collaborate with People Business Partners and global TA colleagues
• Provide regular recruitment updates

Process, Data & Innovation

• Ensure accurate and consistent use of the ATS
• Track, analyse, and share recruitment dataLead the adoption of AI and recruitment technology

Is this role right for you?

If your experience meets that required for this role and you are interested in finding out more then please submit your up to date CV and contact details.