Talent Acquisition Sourcer

Talent Acquisition Sourcer (6 month contract)

Proofpoint is a global leader in human‑and agent‑centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows.

Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently.

• Bold in how we dream and innovate
• Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities
• Accountable for results and best‑in‑class outcomes
• Visionary in future‑focused problem‑solving
• Exceptional in execution and impact

Proofpoint is seeking a Talent Acquisition Sourcer – Go‑To‑Market (Sales) to join our team and support the delivery of high‑impact hiring across our UK and EMEA sales organisation. This position will report to the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition and will support end‑to‑end sourcing activity for commercial, sales engineering, and go‑to‑market roles. You’ll work closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and business leaders to build strong talent pipelines and ensure Proofpoint attracts top‑tier sales talent in a competitive cyber‑security market.

• Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers across the Go‑To‑Market organisation to understand hiring needs, role profiles, and target talent profiles.
• Proactively source and engage passive candidates for sales, pre‑sales, and commercial roles using Linked In Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and market‑mapping techniques.
• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to attract diverse, high‑quality talent within the cyber‑security and SaaS space.
• Screen and assess candidates for initial fit, motivation, and alignment with Proofpoint’s values and sales culture.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs across the UK and wider EMEA region.
• Track and report on sourcing metrics, including pipeline health, candidate engagement, and time‑to‑fill.
• Maintain accurate candidate data and activity tracking within the ATS, ensuring compliance with GDPR and internal hiring standards.
• Support recruitment projects and employer branding initiatives as required during the contract period.

• Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Sourcer or Recruiter, supporting sales or go‑to‑market hiring.
• Experience sourcing in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment, ideally within SaaS or technology.
• Experience sourcing for cyber‑security, cloud, or enterprise software sales roles preferred.
• Familiarity with Linked In Recruiter, ATS platforms, and market‑mapping techniques.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently on a contract basis while collaborating effectively within a global TA team.

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Computer and Network Security; IT Services; IT Consulting