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Talent Acquisition Business Partner - AI, Bedford
Client: Global University Systems
Location: Bedford, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 22.08.2025
Expiry Date: 06.10.2025
Job Description:
About Us
Global University Systems (GUS) is one of the world’s most dynamic private education providers, with a portfolio of over 31 institutions and a rapidly growing global presence. With innovation at our core, we are now embarking on one of our most transformative journeys yet: building out our AI function from the ground up.
This is an opportunity to play a defining role in shaping the future of higher education, by securing exceptional Tech and AI talent who will lead our digital and academic transformation globally.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an AI Talent Acquisition expert to help establish world-class AI capabilities at both GUS Group level and across our institutions.
We need someone with a strong network of global AI professionals, either from an AI specialist recruitment agency or in-house as an AI TA partner, with an active network to tap into immediately.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Recruiting for executive roles such as Chief AI Officer and Directors of AI.
* Hiring technical roles like engineers, QA, and AI support staff.
* Supporting AI operations that drive business transformation.
* Hiring product and pedagogy-focused AI roles to innovate learning and teaching.
You will be involved in the full AI hiring lifecycle, influencing how GUS integrates AI into its operations, products, and pedagogy. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, guiding talent strategies, attraction methods, and utilizing market insights to inform decisions. The role requires agility, resilience, and high-quality delivery in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end recruitment of AI roles at all levels.
* Leverage existing global AI talent pools and networks.
* Partner with C-suite and business leaders to define role scopes and hiring strategies.
* Execute direct sourcing campaigns to attract top AI talent worldwide.
* Present recruitment metrics, ROI, and market insights to stakeholders, using data to optimize processes.
* Support the development of a compelling AI Employee Value Proposition and candidate materials.
* Ensure an excellent candidate experience, positioning GUS as an employer of choice for AI professionals.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience recruiting in AI and tech markets, either from an agency or in-house.
* Active global AI networks and talent pools.
* Experience across various AI roles, from executive to technical.
* Strong stakeholder management skills, with credibility at the C-suite level.
* Flexible, commercial approach with agility to adapt to changing needs.
* Data-driven with the ability to use metrics and insights to influence decisions.
* Passion for employer branding and candidate experience.
* Expertise in talent mapping and sourcing niche skills.
* Proven skills in candidate attraction, management, and conversion.
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