1. Work for one of the best brands experiencing growth and transformation
2. Work with one of the top CPO's in the country
About Our Client
Our customer is a market leader in the Tech & Digital space.
Job Description
Are you a strategic Talent Acquisition leader with a deep understanding of the Tech & Product landscape? Do you thrive in high-growth, entrepreneurial environments where you can shape the function, influence at c-suite level, and build something exceptional?This is a career-defining opportunity to join one of the North's most innovative and ambitious technology and digital businesses. Backed by private equity and led by an inspiring senior team, the business is on a major growth trajectory - with a clear investment plan, a vibrant culture, and the drive to become a true employer of choice.Reporting into the Divisional HR Director, with a dotted line to the Chief People Officer, this role will combine strategic influence with operational delivery. You'll lead the TA strategy across the business while scaling the Technology & Product functions and managing a small, capable team.You'll act as a trusted advisor and partner to the Chief Technology & Product Officer and wider leadership team - influencing hiring strategy, shaping the employer brand, and embedding a high-performing, data-driven approach to talent acquisition.Key Responsibilities:
3. Lead and elevate the Talent Acquisition function into a true strategic business partner.
4. Scale Technology & Product teams to meet ambitious growth plans - with headcount expected to rise by over 200 roles in the next 12-18 months.
5. Drive technology and process improvements, including the rollout of a new ATS, ensuring recruitment activity is efficient, consistent, and insight-led.
6. Enhance employer brand and EVP, positioning the business as a destination for top talent across all disciplines.
7. Influence and coach senior stakeholders, including c-suite leaders, ensuring talent decisions are aligned with business strategy.
8. Champion diversity and inclusion, building balanced pipelines and creating equitable hiring practices across Tech & Product.
9. Develop and mentor the existing team, building strategic capability and commercial awareness within the function.
This role requires two to three days in an office environment
The Successful Applicant
About YouYou're a strategic TA professional with proven experience scaling high-performing Tech & Product teams - ideally within a PE-backed, digital, or high-growth business. You balance commercial acumen with people-centric thinking and have the credibility to influence at senior levels.You'll bring:
10. A strong understanding of the Tech & Product recruitment market and how to attract niche, in-demand talent.
11. Proven experience designing and delivering scalable, data-driven TA strategies.
12. Confidence to partner and challenge senior stakeholders, particularly across Technology, Product, and Finance.
13. A track record of improving processes, systems, and candidate experience while reducing agency dependency.
14. A collaborative, coaching-led style with the ability to develop others.
The Impact & CultureThis is more than a recruitment role - it's a strategic opportunity to shape how talent is identified, engaged, and retained in one of the region's standout businesses. You'll join a high-performing, forward-thinking HR function that values curiosity, courage, and innovation.Your success will be visible through improved hiring efficiency, stronger engagement, reduced external spend, and the attraction of diverse, world-class talent.
What's on Offer
This role offers a base salary up to £80,000 per annum, plus a performance related bonus and a suite of benefits