This role is about more than hiring. You will own and lead Talent Acquisition for our business, shaping how we grow, who joins us and how it feels to become part of the team.You will work closely with our leadership team to plan ahead, make thoughtful hiring decisions and protect our culture. You will care about quality and pace in equal measure, and you will be motivated by finding people who truly raise the bar.Purpose of the roleOwn and drive our hiring strategy so we can scale without losing who we areHire only “hell yes” people. No compromises and no egosCreate a recruitment process that is efficient, human and genuinely enjoyable to be part ofBuild and protect an employer brand people trust and want to be associated withOnboard new hires brilliantly so their first six months set them up for successChampion high performance and call out behaviours that do not fitWhat you will be doing:Talent acquisition and hiringOwn the hiring plan end to end. From forecasting and budgets through to deliveryKeep a constant pipeline of high quality talent through sourcing, networking and referralsBuild talent pools for now, next month and six months out, including a ready to go subs benchUnderstand hiring triggers across the business and plan ahead rather than reactWork closely with leadership to identify and secure strategic hires with a forward looking viewMaintain relationships with consultants who have trigger hires and motivate them to hit thresholdsStay well connected in the recruitment market so we are always visible and relevantTrack hiring performance through clear data on hires, retention and leaversEmployer brandPartner with marketing to tell our story honestly and clearlyContinually test and refine our EVP so it reflects who we really areOwn all employer touchpoints. Careers site, LinkedIn, Instagram, outreach and interviewsMake sure every candidate interaction feels thoughtful, respectful and aligned to our valuesUse insight and data to improve what we do and stay ahead of competitorsOnboarding and early journeyDesign and run a first class onboarding experienceOwn the logistics so day one feels calm and organisedGather feedback and continuously improve the experienceStay close to new starters through their first six months to support performance and confidenceRetention, performance and cultureSpot early warning signs and work with managers to course correct quicklyCoach and support individuals through challenges with honest, practical feedbackHelp managers put people in the right seats based on strengthsBuild strategies that keep great people engaged and growingBe a visible culture keeper. Celebrate wins and challenge behaviours that do not fitHow success is measuredStrong hiring delivery. Quality shortlists, good pace, high offer acceptanceOnboarding success with people passing probation and giving positive feedbackRetention of the right people who perform and add to the cultureClear, consistent and professional recruitment processesEmployer brand activity that attracts the right talentLeads generated through content, careers site and outreachWho tends to thrive here?People who do well with us usually have a few things in common.You want to make an impact. You care about doing work that matters.You enjoy pace and change and do not need everything to be perfect before starting.You are motivated by success and by knowing you have earned it.You take responsibility for your outcomes and do not wait to be managed.You care about growth and are open to feedback.You back yourself, even when things feel uncomfortable.The right job should feel exciting, not like a compromise.If this feels like a hell yes, get in touch. We’d love to talk.Apply below or reach out for a confidential conversation.