Recruitment Director

CNC Recruitment are seeking a seasoned Global Agile Project & Talent Strategy Director to lead and transform our international talent acquisition function. This role demands a strategic thinker with hands-on expertise in sourcing niche talent, optimizing recruitment processes, and delivering high-impact change initiatives across Europe, the UAE, and the US.

Location : Flexible (UK-based with international travel)

Job type : Fixed-Term or Consultancy

Salary : Competitive + Performance Bonus

Job Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition & Strategy

• Lead end-to-end Agile Technical and global recruitment across multiple geographies and sectors (Finance, IT, Pharma, Engineering).
• Design and implement scalable, inclusive hiring frameworks aligned with business growth and transformation goals.
• Develop and manage preferred supplier lists and agency frameworks to reduce cost-per-hire and increase candidate quality.
• Build and maintain talent pools exceeding 2,000+ candidates for proactive sourcing.

Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory

• Partner with senior stakeholders and hiring managers to define role requirements, mitigate bias, and ensure ED&I compliance.
• Deliver workshops and ceremonies to educate leadership on recruitment best practices and behavioral change.
• Present strategic hiring insights and data-driven reports to executive teams.

Project & Change Management

• Lead Agile recruitment and change projects, including process integration and transformation initiatives.
• Oversee international mobility programs, visa sponsorship, and relocation support.
• Drive continuous improvement through competitor benchmarking, metrics analysis, and feedback loops.

Operational Excellence

• Manage ATS workflows, salary benchmarking, and onboarding processes.
• Monitor KPIs such as time-to-hire, offer acceptance rates, and attrition.
• Ensure compliance with international employment laws and data regulations.

Key Achievements Expected

• Deliver C-level hires annually with a P&L reduction in agency fees.
• Reduce time-to-hire and first-year attrition.
• Increase online applications and candidate engagement by 40%+.
• Lead several global change projects and producing savings through process optimization.

Required Skills & Experience

• 15+ years in recruitment/talent acquisition, including global C-level, Technical and niche hiring.
• Proven success in strategic sourcing, stakeholder management, and project delivery.
• Strong command of Agile methodologies and change management.
• Experience with ATS platforms, CRM systems, and data-driven recruitment.
• Certifications in Agile, Prince2, ED&I, and international employment law preferred.

Preferred Background

• Experience in public sector transformation, investment banking, pharmaceuticals, or tech.
• Track record of working with clients such as 4 data giants.
• Familiarity with European, Gulf, and US labor markets.