Founding Recruiter, EMEA

Decagon AI, Inc.; City of London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing AI platform company is seeking a Founding Recruiter to establish a new team in London. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, a strong ability to engage top talent, and a knack for optimizing interview processes. This full-time role offers competitive compensation between £120k and £150k, along with equity options.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a full-cycle recruiting role.
• Built and scaled top talent teams in competitive markets.
• Effective communicator and adept at building strong partnerships with stakeholders and candidates.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with company leaders and Co-Founders to build our London team.
• Think outside the box to engage with and close top talent.
• Build and optimise interview processes for speed and efficiency.
• Operate with a one-team mindset to meet bold, team-wide hiring goals.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Building talent teams

Effective communication

Navigating ambiguity

Job description

Founding Recruiter, EMEA

Decagon is a leading conversational AI platform that empowers brands to deliver concierge customer experiences. The company is rapidly growing and is building a new office in London, looking for a recruiter to build the team from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Partner with company leaders and Co‑Founders to build our London team.
• Think outside the box to engage with and close top talent.
• Build and optimise interview processes for speed and efficiency.
• Operate with a one‑team mindset to meet bold, team‑wide hiring goals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a full‑cycle recruiting role.
• Built and scaled top talent teams in competitive markets.
• Effective communicator and adept at building strong partnerships with stakeholders and candidates.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and a fast‑paced environment.

Even better

• Deep knowledge of the AI talent landscape and a network of top‑tier candidates.
• Use data proactively to unblock hiring challenges and inform decision‑making.
• Sharp eye for talent and a clear philosophy on what separates the exceptional from the great.

Compensation

£120k - $150k + equity

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Human Resources

Software Development (Industry)