Simple Machines is a global boutique technology firm specialising in engineering data to life for leading global brands, Governments and technology companies. With operations spread across London, Sydney and Christchurch we are a market leading firm at the cutting edge of data, engineering and AI.

Our team are a group of like-minded technology consulting experts across Data, Data Engineering, Data Science and Product Management. Our team have honed their skills within some of the leading technology consulting and management consulting firms. As a team we do not accept the status-quo, our role is to challenge and push the boundaries within the world of data engineering.

As we scale our business across the UK, we are looking for a proven Senior Technology Recruiter to join our global Talent Acquisition team.

About the role

As a high-growth global technology company you will make an impact in the growth and success of our business within the UK.  You will act as a brand ambassador and use your skills in Talent Acquisition to identify, attract and secure the top talent in the market.

You will be responsible for proactively sourcing top talent for a range of roles across software development, data engineering, delivery and product management.

You should be adaptable and can hunt top talent across other areas / regions of the group if the need arises.

Requirements

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Collaborate with Leadership: Work closely with the local Leadership team to manage all recruitment efforts, ensuring alignment with business goals and talent needs.
• Candidate Quality Focus: Prioritize quality over quantity when presenting candidates to hiring managers, ensuring only the most qualified individuals are considered.
• Talent Pipeline Management: Build and maintain a strong, active pipeline of high-quality talent, including passive candidates, to ensure a consistent flow of potential hires.
• End-to-End Interview Process: Oversee the entire interview process, from initial screening through to the offer stage, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for both candidates and hiring managers.
• Market Intelligence: Keep the business informed of high-performing talent available in the market, sharing insights to help shape future hiring strategies.
• Time to Hire & Close Rate: Maintain a low time-to-hire target while achieving a high close rate, ensuring the recruitment process is efficient and effective.
• Candidate Experience: Deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment journey, from initial outreach to onboarding.
• Strategic Advising: Act as a strategic advisor to local hiring managers, providing valuable insights into local market trends, talent availability, and competitive salary benchmarks.
• Data Management & Reporting: Track recruitment metrics such as time-to-hire, offer acceptance rates, and candidate feedback, providing regular updates to leadership to inform decision-making.

People & Culture Coordination

• Onboarding Excellence: Ensure a seamless onboarding process for new hires, collaborating with internal teams to provide a smooth transition into the company, including the preparation of welcome materials, scheduling, and orientation.
• New Hire Support: Act as a point of contact for new hires during their onboarding period, addressing questions and ensuring they feel supported and integrated into the team.
• Culture Initiatives: Support People & Culture initiatives, contributing to a positive and engaging work environment that reflects company values and promotes employee growth.

About you

• 6+ years' experience in a hands-on full cycle recruiting role in technology data / software engineering space
• Passionate about people and culture, with a strong interest in supporting the entire employee lifecycle
• Consultative and empathetic approach (high EQ) in establishing and developing key stakeholder relationships (local & global)
• You would have gained experience across either agency and/or internal recruitment
• Solid understanding of the local market and a strong personal network
• A strong background in hands-on head hunting and attracting passive candidates through creative sourcing techniques
• Highly skilled in LinkedIn and/or LinkedIn Recruiter
• Proactive style of recruitment (not relying on applications)
• Ability to work independently with a proactive and action-oriented approach.
• (bonus) Experience working in the high-growth or the technology start-up world

Benefits

What We Offer in the UK: 

• Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package. 
• Pension: Up to 5% employer contribution, matching up to a 5% employee contribution, for a total of up to 10%. 
• Annual Leave: 4 weeks standard + 1 week additional annual leave over Christmas shut down period, plus public holidays. 
• Your Day - No Questions Asked: One additional day off per year, no explanation required! 
• Regular Lunches: Provided at team meet-ups and on workdays at Simple Machines' co-working space. 
• Health and Wellbeing Allowance: £1,250 allowance per year to be used for any food and non-alcoholic beverages during business hours, healthcare, gym memberships, sporting goods and accessories, and any wellness appointments. 
• Professional Development: £1,500 annual budget for training, courses, and conferences, with potential for additional funding. 
• Certifications: £2,500 annual budget for certifications and related courses. 
• Equipment Allowance: £1,500 for UK team members, plus Apple MacBook Pro laptops and necessary accessories. 
• Company Sick Leave: 10 days per annum, includes coverage for employee's family. 
• Antenatal Support: Paid time off for antenatal appointments, including classes recommended by health professionals. 

• Terminal Illness Benefit: Three months' continuance of salary at full pay.