Talent Acquisition - UK Region
Gunpowder Innovations Verified employer
Actively hiring · Posted 8d ago · JEV26109D83B7993A
Job description
About the Role
We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist with strong experience in UK hiring, particularly across Technology and Marketing roles.
You will be responsible for managing the recruitment process end-to-end, working closely with hiring managers to understand requirements, source relevant candidates, conduct initial screening, and drive positions through to closure.
Hiring Market: UK
What You’ll Do
Manage end-to-end recruitment for UK-based positions
Handle hiring across Technology and Marketing functions
Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, databases, and other channels
Screen candidates for skills, experience, communication, salary expectations, notice period, and overall fit
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of UK talent
Work closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements and refine candidate profiles
Coordinate interviews and manage candidate communication throughout the hiring process
Negotiate and close candidates where required
Maintain accurate recruitment data and candidate records in the ATS
Track hiring progress, pipeline, conversion, and closure metrics
Ensure a smooth and professional candidate experience
Stay updated on UK talent availability, recruitment trends, salary benchmarks, and hiring practices
Hiring Exposure
The ideal candidate should have experience recruiting for roles such as:
Technology:
Software Developers, Full Stack Developers, Backend/Frontend Developers, QA, DevOps, Cloud, Data, AI/ML, Product, UI/UX and other technology roles.
Marketing:
Digital Marketing, Performance Marketing, SEO, Content, Social Media, Growth, Brand, Product Marketing and related roles.
What We’re Looking For
2–5 years of hands-on recruitment / talent acquisition experience
Strong experience hiring for the UK market
Proven experience recruiting for Tech and Marketing roles
Strong sourcing and candidate-screening skills
Hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms
Good understanding of UK recruitment practices and candidate expectations
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
Ability to manage multiple positions independently
Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment
Strong ownership of hiring targets and timelines
Good to Have
Experience working with UK startups, SaaS or technology companies
Existing UK candidate network
Experience with ATS and recruitment analytics
Experience handling both permanent and contract hiring
Familiarity with UK salary benchmarks and employment market
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