Senior Technical Recruiter (Crypto)

Fanatics, Inc.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital sports platform is seeking a recruiter with extensive full-cycle hiring experience, especially in crypto and blockchain. You will work closely with hiring managers to deliver top talent while enhancing employer branding. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of technical roles and be proactive communicators. The opportunity is based in Leeds, England, with flexible work options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in high-growth tech or crypto/web3.
• Proven experience recruiting in blockchain.
• Track record of exceeding hiring goals.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle hiring for end-to-end recruitment.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to define strategies.
• Drive employer branding efforts across communities.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting experience

Recruiting in blockchain

Understanding of technical roles

Building and nurturing pipelines

Exceeding hiring goals

Strong communication skills

Interest in crypto/Web3

Job description

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What You'll Do

• Own full-cycle hiring for end-to-end recruitment across Engineering (Backend, Full-stack, Frontend, Mobile, Data) with emphasis on blockchain infrastructure/Web3.
• Partner closely with hiring managers, technical leaders and executives to define hiring strategies and deliver world‑class talent.
• Be creative and scrappy in sourcing top talent - use unconventional channels, engage talent communities, and build a strong external network.
• Drive employer branding efforts across Web3 communities and social platforms.
• Maintain ATS accuracy and recruiting metrics with a data‑driven mindset.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience grounded in transparency, speed, and authenticity.
• Be deeply data‑driven - define funnel KPIs, build dashboards, instrument ATS hygiene, and run experiments to remove bottlenecks.
• Identify process gaps and propose scalable recruiting solutions for a high‑growth environment.
• Drive offer strategy and successfully close top‑tier crypto‑native and technical talent in a competitive global market.

What You’ll Need

• 5+ years of full‑cycle recruiting experience, ideally in high‑growth tech, crypto/web3 or fintech startups.
• Proven experience recruiting in blockchain you know where the talent lives and how to speak their language.
• Deep understanding of technical roles: Full Stack, Backend, Frontend, Mobile, Data, and beyond.
• Experience building and nurturing pipelines for roles across Layer 1/L2, DeFi, infrastructure, or crypto security is a plus.
• Track record of exceeding hiring goals and building strong relationships with hiring managers.
• Strategic thinker with a bias for action - proactive, organized, and highly accountable.
• Strong communicator with the ability to coach hiring teams and influence stakeholders.
• Genuine interest in crypto/Web3 (you understand the ecosystem and how to speak to it; maxi not required).

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

About the Team

Launched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics, a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook is available to 95% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S. Fanatics Casino is currently available online in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Fanatics Betting and Gaming operates twenty‑two retail sports betting locations, including the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Northwest Stadium. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is headquartered in New York with offices in Denver, Leeds and Dublin.