Senior Talent Acquisition Partner - Software Engineering

About the Role and Company Mission

Based at Nottingham Trent House, this position involves an influential role as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner focused on Software Engineering within a leading financial technology firm. The organisation aims to be a positive force in lending and maintains a strong reputation as a top employer. This role entails strategizing and executing talent acquisition initiatives that directly impact growth and talent quality in software engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement forward-thinking sourcing strategies to build a strong pipeline of skilled software engineers, addressing both current and future hiring needs.
• Collaborate closely with engineering leadership as a trusted advisor to shape hiring practices, compensation, and talent quality standards, leveraging deep industry expertise.
• Apply market analysis and recruitment data to guide decisions regarding benchmarks and investment in talent acquisition pipelines.
• Enhance the company's presence within the Nottingham tech community through managing user groups and leading participation in significant industry events.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience emphasizing compelling storytelling that aligns candidates with the company's mission and technological challenges.
• Continuously evaluate and adopt innovative recruitment methods and remain updated on the evolving software engineering employment landscape in the UK.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a full-cycle software engineering recruiter with comprehensive knowledge of the Midlands technology market.
• Strategic thinking abilities that go beyond recruitment transactions to advise senior management and influence organizational hiring strategy.
• Proven success in community engagement through events and conferences to develop brand authenticity and candidate pipelines.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills to deliver outstanding experiences to both hiring managers and candidates.

Work Location and Conditions

This permanent role adopts a hybrid working pattern requiring presence in the Nottingham office three days weekly (Tuesday through Thursday) with work-from-home flexibility on Mondays and Fridays. The office features amenities such as a gym, restaurant, and Learning Loft designed to foster productivity and wellbeing.

Benefits and Development

• Investment support for professional development with up to £5,000 available for external qualifications.
• Competitive pension plans and performance-based bonuses.
• Start with 25 days of annual leave, with options to purchase additional leave and increases based on tenure.
• Access to private medical insurance for health coverage.
• Enhanced parental leave policies supporting family milestones.

Commitment to Inclusivity

The company values diversity and inclusion, promoting a culture where diverse perspectives and authentic selves are welcomed and empowered. Recruitment practices are designed to be fair, accessible, and focused on hiring the best talent irrespective of background.

Additional Information

Reasonable adjustments are supported during the recruitment process, with confidentiality assured. The company’s recruiting policies aim to attract and retain diverse talent and maintain a culture of belonging supported by employee resource groups offering networking and learning opportunities across offices.