Talent Sourcer (Tech)

cord ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based technology firm is seeking a Senior Technical Sourcer to join their Talent team. This role involves identifying and engaging top technical talent in areas such as Engineering and Data Science. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical sourcing, employing creative methods to build talent pipelines. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential, along with familiarity in using platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter and a data-driven mindset. This opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a technical sourcing expert in a product-led tech environment.
• Proven track record in sourcing for highly technical roles.
• Strong understanding of building detailed sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Engage passive technical talent using multi-channel sourcing approaches.
• Partner with Talent Partners and hiring leaders to develop sourcing plans.
• Proactively identify and understand talent pools.

Skills

LinkedIn

Analytical mindset

Relationship building

Creative sourcing techniques

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Juicebox

Welcome to the Jungle

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

We're looking for our next Technical Sourcer to join our growing Talent team. You'll be instrumental in identifying, engaging, and attracting exceptional technical talent across a variety of critical domains, including Engineering, Product, Credit, and Data Science. From mapping markets and building intricate sourcing strategies to engaging hard‑to‑find candidates, you'll be a proactive force in building robust talent pipelines and ensuring we hire the best, at pace.

What you'll be doing

• You’ll uncover and engage best‑in‑market passive technical talent using creative, multi‑channel sourcing approaches. You’ll be familiar with platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, Juicebox, Welcome to the Jungle, and others.
• You’ll partner closely with our Talent Partners and hiring leaders, leveraging market insights and data to develop detailed, strategic sourcing plans for highly specialised technical roles.
• You’ll map the market, proactively identifying and understanding talent pools to find those hidden gems.
• You’ll manage multiple pipelines and priorities with precision.
• You’ll hustle cross‑functionally, collaborating with Talent Partners and hiring managers to ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience from initial outreach to hand‑off.
• Through it all, you’ll analyse metrics, auditing your strategies and processes with a highly analytical mindset, always hunting for opportunities to source not only faster but smarter!

What we're looking for

• You have extensive experience as a dedicated technical sourcing expert, within a fast‑paced, in‑house, product‑led tech environment.
• You have technical sourcing experience with a proven track record in Engineering, Product, Credit, Data Science, and other highly technical roles.
• You’re familiar with deep sourcing activities, with proven ability to identify, engage, and convert passive technical talent, using a range of tools, platforms (including LinkedIn Recruiter, Juicebox, Welcome to the Jungle), and creative techniques.
• You have strong familiarity with building detailed sourcing strategies and experience mapping markets to find hidden talent.
• You possess excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, adept at engaging highly specialised talent and articulating our value proposition effectively.
• You’re deeply data‑driven, leveraging analytics to improve sourcing every day and are comfortable reporting on process and outcomes.
• You’re a proactive collaborator and relationship builder. The ultimate culture‑add, ready to roll up your sleeves and make things happen.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication. You tailor your message to the audience, get buy‑in and build trust at all levels.
• You have experience with applicant tracking systems (bonus if you can teach us a thing or two about Ashby!)

Core Skills: LinkedIn, AuditingOther Skills: HiringSeniority: Senior, Lead