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Head of Talent Acquisition (6-month contract)

CarbonChain
Location
London, UK
Posted
2 days ago
Department
Operations
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Proven ownership of engineering and product recruitment for 5y+ within seed to Series B technology businesses
  • Demonstrable direct sourcing expertise for hard-to-fill technical roles
  • Experience of designing and implementing structured interview processes and scorecards
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Comfort operating as a standalone function, balancing strategic responsibility with hands-on operational delivery
  • Strong working knowledge of the UK technology talent market
Nice to have
  • Prior experience within climate technology, B2B SaaS, data infrastructure or financial technology
  • A background in recruiting full stack engineers and product managers
  • Previous contract or interim experience
  • Experience of successfully transitioning an organisation from agency-led to direct hiring
  • Familiarity in Greenhouse.com as an ATS
What the job really is

The Head of Talent Acquisition at CarbonChain will lead the recruitment function during a crucial growth phase, focusing on hiring senior engineering and product roles. This hands-on position involves developing a talent acquisition strategy, optimizing recruitment processes, and enhancing the candidate experience while working closely with senior leadership. The role also requires reducing reliance on external agencies and establishing a sustainable talent pipeline.

Benefits
  • A day rate of £550 – £650, outside IR35, dependent on experience
  • An initial 6-month contract, with a potential opportunity to extend to 12 months
  • Direct exposure to the founders and senior leadership team
  • The opportunity to contribute to a business with a substantive and measurable climate impact
  • A collaborative London-based culture, including quarterly team offsites and regular team lunches
Things to weigh
  • 6-month contract with potential for extension, indicating a temporary role
  • Hands-on role may require balancing strategic and operational tasks
  • In-office requirement of 3 days a week may not suit all candidates
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