Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Plum; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company in London is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to enhance their leadership hiring. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of recruitment experience and a data-driven approach to optimize outcomes. This role offers a hybrid work model with attractive perks like stock options, health insurance, and a fun company culture.

Benefits

Stock options

Private health insurance

Annual training budget

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + bank holidays

2 weeks sabbatical after 4 years

Annual team trip

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruitment experience in a growth-focused environment.
• Ability to manage multiple complex searches independently.
• Experience in leadership or senior-level hiring.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for leadership roles.
• Execute proactive sourcing strategies for senior candidates.
• Enhance candidate experience and employer branding.

Skills

Full cycle recruitment experience

Data-driven mindset

Excellent English communication skills

Collaborative and proactive

Tools

ATS platforms (Workable preferred)

Job description

Hey! We’re Plum, your smart saving and investing app on a mission to help grow money for life. Whether you’re stashing the cash for tea and toast in your first home or catching some rays during retirement, Plum’s got your back.

Since 2016, over 2 million people in 10 European markets have set aside more than £2 billion with our clever automation and AI – that’s the magic of Plum! As recognition for our work, we’ve received awards from the likes of Deloitte, Finder, and more.

That’s all down to our passionate team of 200+ Plumsters, who work around Europe to help us achieve our mission. And now we’re looking for more brilliant people to join us on our journey.

The Team & The Role

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our London team and support Plum’s ambitious global growth. This role will primarily focus on leadership hiring, partnering closely with the Leadership Team to attract top-tier talent across senior and executive roles.

As a key member of our high-performing Talent Acquisition team, you will drive end-to-end recruitment processes, shape the candidate experience, and contribute to Plum’s employer brand. You will have the autonomy to lead searches for critical leadership positions while collaborating closely with hiring managers and the broader People team.

What You Will Do

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for leadership and senior roles across the organization, from sourcing through to offer stage.
• Design and execute proactive sourcing strategies to build pipelines of high-caliber senior candidates.
• Track and report on recruitment performance and pipeline health, leveraging data to inform decisions and continuously improve processes.
• Partner closely with the Leadership Team, providing expert guidance on hiring strategies, market insights, and best practices for senior-level talent acquisition.
• Collaborate with the wider Talent and People teams on initiatives related to employer branding, candidate experience, and process enhancements.
• Deliver an outstanding candidate experience, acting as a trusted ambassador for Plum’s culture and values at every stage.

Who You Are

• 3+ years of full cycle recruitment experience in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment, with proven success in leadership or senior-level hiring.
• Ability to independently manage multiple complex searches and prioritize effectively in a dynamic setting.
• Data-driven mindset, comfortable using metrics and insights to optimize recruitment outcomes.
• Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including executives.
• Hands‑on experience with ATS platforms (Workable experience is a plus).
• Strong judgment in evaluating leadership talent and understanding what constitutes high performance in a product‑led, growth‑oriented company.
• Collaborative, proactive, and accountable, with a high level of ownership.
• Passion for recruitment, candidate experience, and fostering a people‑first culture.

Plum Perks

• We're all in this together! Own part of the company through stock options 💷
• Private health insurance
• Annual training budget
• Plum Premium for you and 2 friends or family
• Referral scheme: earn competitive rewards
• Hybrid working: 2 days a week connecting in our beautiful offices in London, Athens, or Cyprus.
• Team breakfasts and team lunches.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 45 work‑from‑anywhere days: giving you the flexibility to work your way.
• 2 weeks sabbatical after 4 years to take the break you deserve.
• Enhanced parental leave
• 1 paid volunteering day annually
• Annual team trip: to a surprise destination!
• A fun, inclusive company culture (think 🦄🌈💯)

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Thanks,

Team Plum 💜

*Plum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plum does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.