Talent Acquisition Lead - Product & Technology

Talent Acquisition Lead - Product & Technology 6-months FTC (view to go permanent) City based, Hybrid Up to £75,000 + bonus Start ASAP

Oakleaf Partnership are currently partnering with a world-renowned media organisation in its search for a dynamic Talent Acquisition Lead to elevate how it attracts and hires exceptional Product & Technology talent.

This organisation believes in ambitious thinking, creative freedom and the power of curiosity. Its collaborative culture brings together diverse experts who champion growth, wellbeing and long-term career development. There is no fixed path-only opportunities to stretch skills, explore new challenges and shape a career that can go anywhere.

The Talent Acquisition Lead will own and deliver the recruitment strategy for the global Product & Technology organisation. Reporting to the Global Head of Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand, this role will shape how the business identifies, engages and hires world-class talent across London and its international markets.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, data-driven recruitment leader who thrives in fast-paced global environments and wants to directly influence how a major organisation grows its technology capability.

Key Responsibilities Strategy & Leadership

• Create and execute a forward-thinking Product & Technology talent acquisition strategy aligned with global objectives.
• Lead and develop a high-performing, geographically distributed TA team.
• Serve as the senior point of contact for Product & Technology hiring, advising leadership and shaping workforce planning.
• Use data, insights and market intelligence to guide decisions and optimise hiring outcomes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, influencing role design, skills requirements and future planning.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects that elevate talent acquisition processes.

Talent Attraction & Employer Brand

• Own the employer brand and recruitment marketing approach for Product & Technology.
• Partner closely with recruitment marketing specialists to create compelling campaigns and thought-leading content.
• Build, nurture and engage the organisation's tech talent communities across key markets.
• Represent the brand at industry events, conferences and meetups.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to build diverse, high-quality pipelines.

Stakeholder Partnership & Hiring Excellence

• Work with Hiring Managers to define role needs and shape best-practice hiring approaches.
• Lead role briefings, debrief sessions and hiring manager training.
• Ensure every candidate experiences an inclusive, seamless and positive process.
• Collaborate with People Business Partners to anticipate future skills needs.
• Provide regular hiring updates to senior Product & Technology leadership.

Process, Data & Innovation

• Champion best practice use of the ATS (Greenhouse or equivalent) to ensure smooth processes and consistent reporting.
• Track and analyse recruitment data, converting insights into action for better performance and accountability.
• Drive the adoption of AI and new recruitment technologies to innovate and streamline hiring.
• Continuously improve recruitment workflows to balance speed, quality and exceptional experience.

Skills & Experience

• Proven track record hiring for technical, product, design or data roles.
• Experience leading TA teams across multiple locations within a global, matrixed environment.
• Strong track record of developing sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill roles.
• Ability to design and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned to business needs.
• Skilled in advising senior leaders and influencing strategic decisions.
• Experienced in delivering talent-focused projects (DE&I, employer brand, recruitment marketing, process improvement, etc.).
• Ability to oversee recruitment marketing initiatives and collaborate with marketing specialists.
• Highly data-literate, with the ability to turn insights into action.
• Proficient in Greenhouse or similar ATS.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Curious, innovative and commercially aware.
• Experience with emerging AI tools and recruitment technologies.

What's in it for candidates?

Employees can expect generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the community.

The organisation embraces a 50% hybrid working model (typically two to three days onsite per week) and is open to exploring flexible working patterns where possible.