Head of Talent Acquisition

Head of Talent Acquisition

The Company:

At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients. Our company culture is centred around collaboration, where all colleagues, regardless of their role, work together to minimise risk and shorten delivery times. Our team consists of highly-skilled cross-functional consultants, analysts, and support staff.

Office requirements: hybrid remote and London office role

As the Head of Talent Acquisition, you will lead a high-performing team to attract, engage, and retain top-tier talent in the competitive IT consulting industry. Reporting to the MD, you will design and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with our business objectives, ensuring we hire exceptional professionals who align with our company values and growth goals.

Responsibilities:

1. Deliver ambitious hiring targets, leveraging agency-style strategies and metrics to optimise the recruitment pipeline.
2. Build and scale high-performing recruitment teams, maintaining focus on data insights, continuous improvement, and building an excellent team culture.
3. Engage with internal stakeholders to align talent strategies with business goals, fostering collaboration and culture.
4. Drive public sector recruitment, ensuring compliance with SC/DV clearance requirements.
5. Innovate in recruitment approaches, enhancing candidate experience and positioning us as an employer of choice.
6. Utilise data to measure success, identify bottlenecks, and refine processes.
7. Be present and engaged in the office to lead by example and embed best practices.

Attributes:

• Energetic and hungry while maintaining a focus on results.
• Data-driven, with experience using metrics to optimize recruitment processes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and business partnering skills.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years in recruitment, with both agency and in-house experience, and demonstrated success in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
• Experience in building and scaling high-performing teams.
• Experience balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution in dynamic environments.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding hiring targets.
• Experience recruiting technology consultants in the digital transformation and data domains.
• Strong knowledge of public sector and SC/DV clearance requirements.

Benefits:

• Join a rapidly expanding start-up where personal growth is a part of our DNA.
• Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes.
• Receive private medical insurance through Aviva.
• Enjoy the benefits of a company pension plan through Nest.
• 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
• Access Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform offering discounts, perks, and wellness resources.
• Participate in a generous employee referral program.
• A highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement.
• Be encouraged to take bold steps and embrace a mindset of experimentation.
• Choose your preferred device, PC or Mac.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes valuing the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of all employees and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued. We prohibit all forms of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and victimisation and promote a culture of dignity and respect for all. We educate all new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies and ensure they are aware of their rights and responsibilities to create a safe and inclusive workplace. By taking these steps, we are dedicated to building a workplace that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our employees and communities.

This role at Amber Labs is Fulltime, and all employees are required to meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please be advised that, at this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type.

What Happens Next?

Our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to advise you on the next steps. We have a two-stage interview process for most of our consultants. In certain cases, we may include a third and final stage, which is a conversation with the company Partners. This will only be considered if deemed necessary.