Talent Aquisition Lead

Maximum ManagementFrazer Jones USA; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a seasoned Recruiter to enhance their software engineering recruitment in the UK and EMEA. This role requires a strong partnership with hiring leaders, managing full-cycle recruitment while ensuring a superior candidate experience. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in the tech recruitment space, particularly in sourcing and assessing high-caliber technical talent.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience.
• Strong familiarity with engineering skillsets and hiring processes.
• Proven success in sourcing and closing engineering talent.

Responsibilities

• Drive full-cycle recruitment for senior software engineering roles.
• Source top talent through direct outreach and networking.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for seamless outcomes.

Skills

Technical recruiting

Communication

Team-oriented mindset

Data analysis

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

HR information systems

Job description

I’m pleased to share we are currently supporting a global, Financial Services firm in the search for a seasoned Recruiter to drive forward software engineering recruitment efforts across UK & EMEA region. From day one, you’ll foster strong partnerships with hiring leaders, streamline processes, and align recruitment strategies with the firm’s broader business goals. In this role, you will manage full-cycle recruitment, partner closely with hiring leaders, and deliver a best-in-class candidate experience. Your expertise in sourcing and assessing top-tier talent will help build the teams that keep the firm moving forward.

We’ll Trust You To:

• Drive full-cycle recruitment for senior software engineering roles across Backend, Infra, SRE, AI, and Full Stack teams
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand business needs and lead full-cycle recruitment for senior level roles
• Source top talent through direct outreach, networking, and various recruiting tools.
• Assess technical talent with a deep understanding of software development fundamentals, tools, and systems
• Provide consistent guidance and communication to candidates and hiring teams, ensuring a smooth and transparent hiring experience
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including HR business partners, immigration, and onboarding teams to deliver seamless outcomes
• Monitor market trends and competitor intelligence, advising hiring managers on challenges, salary benchmarking, and sourcing opportunities

You’ll Need to Have:

• 8+ years* of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, either in-house or at a top-tier tech recruitment agency
• *Please note that we use years of experience as a guide, and will consider applications from all candidates who display the relevant skills required for the role
• Strong familiarity with engineering skillsets (e.g. backend, distributed systems, C++, Python, SRE, cloud infrastructure) and hiring processes
• Proven success sourcing and closing engineering talent in highly competitive markets
• Experience conducting technical screens and partnering with interviewers to calibrate assessment quality
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, HR information systems, and other recruiting technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers to build inclusive teams.
• A team-oriented mindset, with strong self-awareness, integrity, and commitment to diversity.
• Demonstrated ability to lead with passion, empathy, and professionalism.

We’d Love to See:

• Experience recruiting for roles in areas such as backend, full-stack, infrastructure and AI roles
• A track record of deep market research and proactive talent engagement.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to present insights to leadership.
• Experience in both agency and in-house recruiting environments.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.