TA Director

Oakleaf Partnership; City Of London; Remote; GBP 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Director of Global Talent Acquisition to lead their talent acquisition strategies. This fully remote role involves managing a global team and overseeing recruitment processes across multiple regions. The ideal candidate should have proven success in international talent acquisition, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in recruitment technologies. A competitive salary of £110K-£130K is offered for this strategic position.

Qualifications

• Proven success leading international talent acquisition teams.
• Demonstrated ability to execute recruitment strategies in complex environments.
• Skilled in analyzing talent market data and salary benchmarks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the global talent acquisition strategy.
• Lead and mentor a geographically dispersed talent acquisition team.
• Oversee global sourcing activities to attract diverse talent.

Skills

International talent acquisition

Global recruitment strategies

Talent market data analysis

Proficiency with ATS platforms

Team leadership

Tools

Workday Recruiting

Job description

• Director, Global Talent Acquisition
• £110K-£130K base salary
• Fully remote
• Managing a global team of 4 direct reports and 20 indirect reports
• Hands on senior and executive search delivery

Overview

Our client is looking to hire an experienced and forward-thinking Director of Global Talent Acquisition to lead their worldwide recruitment function. This strategic leadership role is responsible for shaping and executing talent acquisition strategies that meet current and future workforce needs across multiple regions. The position requires a leader who can build strong partnerships with senior stakeholders, drive operational excellence, and foster a high‑performing, collaborative team culture.

The successful candidate will come from a tech background having proven success in hands‑on senior and executive search delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own the global talent acquisition strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and long‑term workforce plans.
• Lead, mentor, and support a geographically dispersed talent acquisition team to deliver high‑quality recruitment outcomes.
• Oversee global sourcing activities, leveraging a range of channels to attract diverse and highly qualified talent.
• Establish and implement robust candidate assessment and interview methodologies to evaluate skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Drive continuous optimisation of the end‑to‑end recruitment process, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and compliance with relevant labour regulations.
• Support the design and global rollout of a new applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Use data, analytics, and recruitment metrics to evaluate performance and inform decision‑making.
• Stay current with recruitment technologies and industry trends, implementing tools and best practices that enhance the hiring experience.
• Champion the organisation’s employer brand, promoting culture, values, and career opportunities to prospective talent.
• Manage the talent acquisition budget to balance resource needs with cost efficiency.
• Continuously review and improve talent acquisition practices to support organisational growth and competitiveness.

Professional Requirements

• Proven success leading international talent acquisition teams across multiple regions.
• Demonstrated ability to build and execute global recruitment strategies in fast‑paced, complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of talent acquisition best practices, market trends, and sourcing strategies.
• Experience managing high‑volume recruitment across a range of roles and functions.
• Full understanding of the end‑to‑end recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, assessment, selection, and onboarding.
• Skilled in analysing talent market data, salary benchmarks, and competitive insights.
• Proficiency with ATS platforms (ideally Workday Recruiting) and recruitment technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while leading teams across cultures, time zones, and regions.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

Is this the right opportunity for you?

If this sounds like the right opportunity, and you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply with your up‑to‑date CV and contact details.