Manager, Experienced Talent Recruiting – Technology & AI

Bain & Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bain & Company in London is seeking an experienced technology recruiter to support our Vector capability on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will identify top talent across AI, technology, and digital roles and partner with hiring managers, HRBPs, and the ETR team to shape recruiting strategies.

You will build strong talent pipelines, manage multiple searches, and deliver a high-quality candidate experience while maintaining accurate data in ATS systems.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of technology recruiting experience in-house.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and influence hiring decisions.
• Agile and curious with the ability to learn new functional areas.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• Experience managing multiple searches in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage top talent across business and specialized functions globally.
• Act as a trusted talent advisor, shaping innovative and effective recruiting strategies.
• Deliver a high-quality, seamless candidate experience at every stage.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with hiring managers and HRBPs.
• Communicate clearly and consistently on pipeline progress and hiring outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong talent pipelines using a mix of established and new channels.
• Continuously assess and refine recruiting strategies with key stakeholders.
• Improve efficiency by building repeatable processes and streamlining the recruiting cycle.
• Leverage internal teams, external networks, and market insights to stay competitive.
• Maintain accurate data and reporting within ATS systems
• Contribute to team initiatives and help evolve recruiting tools, resources, and ways of working

Skills

Tech recruiting

Stakeholder mgmt

Agile mindset

Problem solving

Professionalism

Ambiguity tolerance

Multi-search

Tools

ATS systems

Job description

12-month fixed-term contract

What Makes Us a Great Place To Work

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don't happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.

Who You'll Work With

You'll partner closely with hiring managers, HR Business Partners (HRBPs), and Bain's Experienced Talent Recruiting (ETR) team in a highly collaborative, global environment. Together, you'll shape hiring strategies and attract top talent across AI, technology, and digital roles within Bain's Vector capability, while working with senior leaders across geographies, industries, and capabilities.

What You'll Do

• Identify and engage top talent across business and specialized functions globally
• Act as a trusted talent advisor, shaping innovative and effective recruiting strategies
• Deliver a high-quality, seamless candidate experience at every stage
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with hiring managers and HRBPs
• Communicate clearly and consistently on pipeline progress and hiring outcomes
• Develop and maintain strong talent pipelines using a mix of established and new channels
• Continuously assess and refine recruiting strategies with key stakeholders
• Improve efficiency by building repeatable processes and streamlining the recruiting cycle
• Leverage internal teams, external networks, and market insights to stay competitive
• Maintain accurate data and reporting within ATS systemsContribute to team initiatives and help evolve recruiting tools, resources, and ways of working

About You

You bring a strong foundation in recruiting, paired with the judgment and agility to operate in a fast-paced, global environment.

• 5-8 years of technology recruiting experience, with corporate/in-house expertise.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and influence hiring decisions effectively
• Agile and curious, with the ability to quickly learn new functional areas
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities
• Experience managing multiple searches in a demanding, fast-paced environment

NICE TO HAVE

• Demonstrated ability in hiring for roles in the AI, technology, and digital space, including Machine Learning Engineers, Data Engineers, Data Scientists, AI Engineers, Platform Engineers, Software Engineers, Data and Application Architects, Tech Strategists, Automation experts, Enterprise and Platform Architects, Digital Product Managers, DevOps experts, CX experts, Innovation experts, Venture experts, and Designers
• Experience hiring in international markets, including Dubai, Riyadh, Lisbon, and Madrid