Talent Acquisition Partner

Talent Acquisition Partner

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner in our Talent Acquisition team. This role sits within the wider People team function at Funding Circle and our TA team are part of all new Circlers journeys. They support applicants through the hiring process whilst partnering with the wider business on recruitment and related initiatives.

We’re Funding Circle. We back small businesses to succeed. At Funding Circle, we believe the world needs small businesses. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to help them get the finance they need to grow. With more than a decade of expertise under our belt, we’ve built a game‑changer of a platform with cutting‑edge data and technology that’s reshaping the landscape of SME lending.

Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning‑fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get a decision, giving them access to competitive funding in a flash. We know that good business is about good people. So we pride ourselves on providing meaningful, human support as well as fast, hassle free processes to deliver an unbeatable customer experience.

• Managing the full recruitment cycle for roles across the Tech landscape
• Advising and coaching Hiring Managers on how to attract and identify the right talent for their teams
• Partnering with relevant stakeholders to construct diverse hiring strategies
• Ensuring our recruitment methods are always appropriate and working on relevant projects within the TA team or with stakeholders to continually improve processes
• Utilising data to improve/refine hiring methods and to share key detail with stakeholders
• Effectively collaborating across the wider People team to ensure the best possible employee experience for new hires
• Representing our brand at events or through other creative sourcing strategies and tactics, finding untapped and diverse talent
• Being the subject matter expert for your hiring verticals and effectively communicating key hiring strategies, priorities and challenges to senior stakeholders and the wider business
• Proactively problem‑solving, identifying and confidently mitigating any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in your day‑to‑day

• Proven track record of hiring top calibre Tech profiles within tech/fintech environments with a strong emphasis on delivery
• Comfortable working diligently to maintain data integrity
• Experience of creating hiring strategies to promote best practice across all areas of diversity (gender, ethnicity, social, sexuality, etc.)
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholder relationships, from Team Manager level to C‑suite/Executive level
• Expertise leveraging social network services such as Linked In Recruiter, and job boards such as Welcome to the Jungle for recruiting efforts
• Experience finding candidates directly and managing agency relationships where necessary to ensure a positive experience of Funding Circle
liExcellent verbal, written and presentation skills and ability to communicate concisely with all levels including Senior Leadership
• Motivated to be part of a team and helping out across all hiring verticals when needed. We’re a lean and agile team, and everyone needs to support each other & share best practices

At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the requirements.

• We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year £6.9bn of GDP generated). Read our full Impact Report here:
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• And we’re still evolving! Our award‑winning multi‑product platform is solving more SME finance challenges than ever before. We think big, rally together and meet the needs of SME customers like no other.

At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We’re proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and affirmative‑action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better.

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