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Talent Acquisition Partner - Software Development / Engineering focus

Posted 7 Days Ago
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London, Greater London, England, GBR
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London, Greater London, England, GBR
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Manage full-cycle recruitment for R&D and development roles: design sourcing strategies, partner with hiring managers, screen and interview candidates, maintain Workday ATS, track hiring metrics, lead employer branding, train hiring managers, and ensure a positive candidate experience to meet quarterly headcount targets.
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Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 10,000 organizations from unknown threats using its proprietary AI.

The Darktrace Active AI Security Platform™ delivers a proactive approach to cyber resilience to secure the business across the entire digital estate – from network to cloud to email. Breakthrough innovations from our R&D teams have resulted in over 200 patent applications filed. Darktrace’s platform and services are supported by over 2,400 employees around the world. To learn more, visit http://www.darktrace.com.  

Job Description:

This role is dynamic and autonomous, with a strong emphasis on candidate and business experience. You will support the full recruitment cycle across various business areas within our Software Development, Technical, Engineering and Product departments. 

You will have complete ownership of your assigned roles and be responsible for meeting quarterly headcount targets. This is a comprehensive 360-degree role.

What will I be doing:

  • Develop Recruitment Strategies: Design and implement innovative strategies to attract top talent for various roles within the organisation. 

  • Collaborate with Hiring Managers: Partner with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and develop job descriptions and selection criteria. 

  • Source Candidates: Utilise various channels, including online platforms and professional networks, to identify and attract potential candidates. 

  • Manage the Selection Process: Oversee the entire selection process, including screening resumes, conducting interviews, and assessing candidates aligned with our company culture and values. 

  • Employer Branding: Lead initiatives to enhance the company's employer brand and attract high-quality candidates. 

  • Track Recruitment Metrics: Monitor and analyse recruitment metrics to measure the effectiveness of strategies and make data-driven decisions. 

  • Training and Development: Provide training and support to hiring managers on best practices in recruitment and interview techniques. 

  • Candidate Experience: Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, from initial contact to onboarding. 

  • Utilise ATS: Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in our ATS, Workday. 

What do I need: 
Experience can be a blend of agency and in-house recruiting experience across various business areas. 

  • 18+ months experience working on R&D and development focused roles. 

  • Strong communication skills to create compelling messages. 

  • Building relationships quickly with business stakeholders. 

  • Resolving challenging situations positively. 

  • Prioritizing multiple tasks with a focus on time and expectation management. 

  • Organisational skills and attention to detail to ensure smooth operations. 

This is a hybrid role with the expectation to attend the Cambridge / London office twice a week.

Benefits:

  • 23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service,

  • Additional day off for your birthday,

  • Private medical insurance which covers you, your cohabiting partner and children,

  • Life insurance of 4 times your base salary,

  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme,

  • Enhanced family leave,

  • Confidential Employee Assistance Program,

  • Cycle to work scheme.

Darktrace London, England Office

80 Strand, London, United Kingdom, WC2R 0BP

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