Senior Tech Recruiter - FTC

What we do. Electric Car Leasing

Why we do it. Greener. Fairer. Future.

We're hiring a Technical Recruiter on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract basis. You will join our in-house Talent team of 3 and own our technical hiring across Software Engineering, Product, Data, and Design, with the majority of your focus on engineering. Our technical stack includes React, TypeScript, GraphQL, and Python.

You will partner closely with our new Head of Engineering, who has just joined, and will be involved in scaling existing teams and shaping our technical organization’s structure.

We value continuous improvement in candidate experience and support our hiring managers in attracting top talent to help us decarbonize the planet and combat climate change.

This role is suitable for someone available to start immediately or within 1 month.

What you'll do:

• Source, screen, and progress candidates through interview pipelines for London-based or UK remote software engineers (full stack, backend, and frontend).
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies for strategic technical roles, using innovative techniques like networking and event participation to identify passive candidates.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver an 'executive search' style experience.
• Build strong relationships with candidates for both short-term and long-term hiring needs.
• Ensure an excellent candidate experience and continuously seek improvements.
• Collaborate with the wider recruitment team.
• Adopt a consultative approach focusing on speed, quality, and diversity in recruitment.

To succeed, you need:

• At least 2 years of in-house technical recruiting experience in a high-bar environment. We do not use agencies; candidates come through sourcing and applications.
• Experience hiring software engineers in London, familiarity with leading tech companies, and a strong candidate network.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Comfort working with diverse teams and a collaborative mindset focused on our mission to change the energy system globally.
• Experience in screening and assessing candidates across various roles for technical skills and cultural fit.

Why you'll love it here:

• Salary is flexible; just ask us! We prioritize finding the right 'octofit' over fixed salary brackets.
• Our culture promotes autonomy, rapid decision-making, and innovative projects. Check our perks at Octopus Employee Benefits.
• Octopus Electric Vehicles has been recognized as a top employer by Sunday Times, Tempo, and Glassdoor. Listen to our CEO’s podcast on company culture and leadership.

About us

The electric revolution is here. From 2035, new petrol and diesel cars will no longer be sold in the UK. We’re making it easy for individuals and businesses to switch to electric with a seamless leasing experience, including cars, chargers, and energy solutions.

Founded in 2018, our mission is to drive sustainable change and decarbonize the planet, offering fair pricing and excellent customer service.

As part of the Octopus Energy Group, we aim to improve millions of lives through industry transformation. Our group includes Octopus Energy, Healthcare, Investments, Property, Ventures, and Labs.

We use AI to assess applications fairly and objectively.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready for a career with us? We provide the tools and environment to help you succeed. Need accommodations? Let us know, and we’ll customize your interview process for comfort and success.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups, as we believe diverse perspectives drive our success. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusion.