Interim Senior Talent Partner (3 month FTC)

Speechmatics Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Speechmatics seeks a Senior Talent Partner for a 3-month fixed-term role in London. The position demands ownership of the hiring process and strong employer branding skills. Candidates will help lead recruitment for tech and diverse roles, contributing to a high-performing team and a great candidate experience.

Benefits

Flexible working

Medical and dental coverage

Generous holiday allowance

Working from home allowance

401K matching

Qualifications

• In-house or agency recruitment experience, ideally in tech or ML.
• Comfortable hiring across various functions including tech and sales.
• Experienced in engaging passive candidates.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end hiring process while partnering with managers.
• Attract top talent via various sourcing channels.
• Contribute to employer branding across multiple platforms.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Sourcing candidates

Building diverse pipelines

Employer branding

Tools

Recruitment tools

Job description

Interim Senior Talent Partner (3 month FTC)

London, England, United Kingdom

The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Talent Partner to join us on an immediate-start, fixed-term contract while we hire for the permanent role. This is a 3-month initial term, with the potential to extend slightly if needed. We’re open to someone stepping in temporarily — whether you’re between roles or looking for a short-term in-house opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll also be considered for the permanent role if it’s of interest.

Over the last two years, we’ve achieved 100% direct hiring and built an in-house recruitment model to be proud of. You’ll continue that momentum — leading direct hiring efforts, building diverse pipelines, and delivering a standout candidate experience. You’ll work closely with hiring managers as a trusted partner and own our employer brand across platforms like LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Welcome to the Jungle.

We’re also open to agency recruiters ready to move in-house. If you’re confident managing direct hiring end to end, we’ll support you with the rest. This is a chance to step into a role with real ownership, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact as we continue to grow.

What you’ll be doing:

• Taking ownership of attracting top talent through a range of sourcing channels
• Managing the end-to-end hiring process, partnering closely with hiring managers and acting as a trusted advisor
• Building and maintaining diverse talent pipelines to support current and future needs
• Owning and contributing to employer branding initiatives across platforms like Glassdoor, LinkedIn, and Welcome to the Jungle
• Collaborating with the People team to influence and shape the wider people agenda
• Proactively sourcing candidates through tools, job boards, events, networking, referrals, and headhunting
• Acting as a strategic business partner, able to influence and guide hiring decisions across the company

Who we are looking for:

• Someone with in-house or agency recruitment experience, ideally with some focus on tech or ML hiring
• Comfortable hiring across a range of functions, including engineering, machine learning, sales, and marketing
• Confident sourcing and engaging passive candidates in competitive markets
• Familiar with technical roles and languages, and able to get up to speed quickly with new technologies
• Commercially minded, able to challenge and shape briefs to ensure the right hire
• Focused on delivering an excellent candidate experience with attention to detail throughout
• Experienced using a range of recruitment tools and always looking to improve through new trends and approaches

We encourage you to apply even if you do not feel you match all of the requirements exactly. The list of requirements is intended to show the kinds of experience and qualities we’re looking for, but it is not exhaustive. If you are interested in the role, the team, and our mission, we would love to consider your application. We are always open to conversations and look forward to hearing from you.

Who we are:

Speechmatics is the leading expert in Speech Intelligence, and uses AI and Machine Learning to unlock business value in human speech worldwide. We work with an amazing mix of global companies, and our technology can integrate into our customers stack irrespective of their industry or use case – making it the go-to solution to harness useful information from speech.

Joining us means working with some of the smartest minds around the world, focused on cutting-edge projects and deploying the latest techniques to disrupt the market. We believe in putting people first; we’ll do all we can to help you develop your skills and give you the tools you need to thrive. Our Focus Fridays give you an undisturbed day of focus, offset with Together Tuesdays when we have our team meetings, so you've always got the right balance.

We have structured a hybrid approach that includes 2-3 designated office days each week. This arrangement ensures that while we embrace the advantages of remote work, we also maintain the vital connection and synergy that only in-person interactions can foster.

This is only the beginning; we’re looking for amazing people like you to continue our journey…

What we can offer you:

No matter what stage of your career you’re at - from paid internships and first-job opportunities through to management and senior positions - we’ll support you with the training and development needed to reach your career aspirations with us. There really is no shortage of opportunities here for you to get involved and collaborate with those around you to deliver your best work.

We offer incredibly flexible working, regular company lunches, and birthday celebrations. But that’s not all. We’ve spoken to our teams to find out what they want. From Private Medical, and Dental for you and your family, through to global working opportunities, a generous holiday allowance and pension/401K matching, we want to make sure our employees and their families are looked after. Every employee will receive a working from home allowance for tech or home office equipment (on top of your choice of laptop and accessories of course). Our approach to parental leave is designed to support employees globally. While this varies by geo, we have support in place for parents (including adoption assistance and reproductive health services) to ensure they have the time and financial resources needed to care for their growing families.

At Speechmatics, our mission is simple: Understand Every Voice out there.

That's not just about our tech – it's the heart and soul of who we are.We welcome different experiences, viewpoints, and identities. For us, it’s not just the right thing to do; it’s our catalyst for sparking innovation and creativity. Our teams thrive in an environment that celebrates and supports everyone – no matter their gender, identity or expression, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, marital status, national origin, veteran status, pregnancy, or maternity status.

But we don’t just open the door to diversity – we actively welcome it. Why? Because we believe every unique voice adds something special to our team, leading us to smarter solutions and a better workplace.

So, come as you are and join our Speechling community. We’re building a place where every voice not only gets heard but is also respected and valued.

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