Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Diligent Corporation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to enhance their team in London. This role focuses on recruiting for commercial positions, driving innovation in hiring practices. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in tech-driven environments, outstanding communication skills, and a collaborative approach to building relationships. Diligent offers a flexible work environment, health benefits, and a commitment to diversity, ensuring an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous time off policy

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Proven success recruiting commercial roles in tech or SaaS environments.
• Ability to deliver across multiple requisitions in fast-paced settings.
• Strong business acumen to influence commercial priorities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements.
• Own full-cycle recruitment for commercial roles.
• Be a trusted advisor to business leaders on hiring practices.

Skills

Recruiting commercial roles

Strong business acumen

Excellent communication

Data systems knowledge

Relationship-building

Job description

Company Overview

Diligent is the AI leader in governance risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions helping more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members clarify risk and elevate governance. The Diligent One Platform gives practitioners the C‑Suite and the board a consolidated view of their entire GRC practice so they can more effectively manage risk, build greater resilience and make better decisions faster.

At Diligent we build the future with people who think boldly and move fast. Whether you’re designing systems that leverage large language models or part of a team reimagining workflows with AI you’ll help us unlock entirely new ways of working and thinking. Curiosity is in our DNA. We look for individuals willing to ask the big questions and experiment fearlessly – those who embrace change not as a challenge but as an opportunity. The future belongs to those who keep learning and we are building it together.

Position Overview

Are you a natural relationship builder with a sharp commercial mindset? This is your chance to join Diligent, a global leader in AI GRC SaaS technology as we continue to scale at speed. We’re growing fast and so is our world‑class Talent Acquisition team. We’re looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist who thrives in fast‑paced environments and has proven experience hiring commercial roles from sales, marketing to customer success. Reporting to the Senior Manager Talent Acquisition, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we attract and hire exceptional talent across our global GTM and Commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner deeply with hiring managers to define role requirements and craft compelling job ads that speak to Diligent’s brand and culture.
• Own full‑cycle recruitment for commercial roles – sourcing, screening and closing top talent across sales, marketing, customer success and more.
• Source creatively through networking talent communities and digital platforms to find and engage high‑caliber candidates before they hit the market.
• Be a trusted advisor to business leaders providing insights on market trends, compensation and hiring best practices.
• Champion an outstanding candidate experience from first touch to offer stage ensuring every interaction reflects our values.
• Leverage technology from our ATS to data‑driven sourcing tools to streamline and enhance how we recruit.
• Manage agency partnerships where needed ensuring accountability, alignment and strong collaboration.
• Bring market intelligence to the table: share trends, talent insights and competitor activity that inform our hiring strategies.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven success recruiting commercial roles (sales, marketing, GTM or similar) ideally in a tech‑driven or SaaS environment. Experience within the GRC domain is a big plus.
• A track record of delivering across multiple requisitions in a fast‑paced high‑growth setting.
• Strong business acumen with an ability to understand and influence commercial priorities.
• A relationship‑first mindset you build trust quickly with stakeholders and candidates alike.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills both written and verbal.
• Comfort with data systems and process – you know how to use tools to make hiring smarter and more efficient.
• A collaborative, proactive and curious approach always looking for ways to improve and add value.

What Diligent Offers You

• Creativity is ingrained in our culture. We are innovative collaborators by nature. We thrive in exploring how things can be differently both in our internal processes and to help our clients.
• We care about our people. Diligent offers a flexible work environment, global days of service, comprehensive health benefits, meeting‑free days, generous time off policy and wellness programs to name a few.
• We have teams all over the world. We may be headquartered in New York City but we have office hubs in Washington D.C., Vancouver, London, Galway, Budapest, Munich, Bengaluru, Singapore and Sydney.
• Diversity is important to us. Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us. We foster and encourage diversity through our Employee Resource Groups and provide access to resources and education to support the education of our team, facilitate dialogue and foster understanding.

EEO Statement

We are a drug‑free workplace. Diligent is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including but not limited to cancer‑related or HIV/AIDS‑related), genetic information or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. See also Diligent’s EEO Policy and Know Your… We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at .

Recruitment Agencies Notice

To all recruitment agencies: Diligent does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias Diligent employees or any other organization location. Diligent is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Required Experience

Senior IC