Interim R&D Chief of Staff & Talent Ops

Entrepreneur First; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech startup in Greater London is seeking an experienced operations partner to support their growing Product & Engineering organization. This high-autonomy role requires a strong background in hiring, process design, and data analysis. You will be instrumental in running R&D’s hiring engine, improving onboarding processes, and streamlining operations. Ideal candidates should have 2–4 years of relevant experience and a passion for nurturing talent within fast-paced environments.

Benefits

Dynamic working environment

Opportunity for personal growth

Collaborative company culture

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years experience in fast-paced environments such as startups or consulting.
• Experience in hiring and nurturing exceptional talent is essential.
• Strong operational skills and detail-oriented mindset required.

Responsibilities

• Run R&D hiring engine supporting Product and Engineering roles.
• Collaborate with Talent/People team to optimize hiring processes.
• Improve onboarding and progression frameworks for new hires.
• Design and execute operating cadences for R&D.

Skills

Generalist operations

Data analysis

Project management

Talent sourcing

Effective communication

Operational excellence

Job description

A leading tech startup in Greater London is seeking an experienced operations partner to support their growing Product & Engineering organization. This high-autonomy role requires a strong background in hiring, process design, and data analysis. You will be instrumental in running R&D’s hiring engine, improving onboarding processes, and streamlining operations. Ideal candidates should have 2–4 years of relevant experience and a passion for nurturing talent within fast-paced environments.