Recruiter

Job Title: Recruiter Location: London, UK Duration: 6 months+ extendable contract Rates: 36.19 GBP/Hr Gross on PAYE (OR) 47.52 GBP/Hr on Umbrella Position Summary • We are seeking an experienced IT Technology Contract Recruiter to support high-volume and specialized technology hiring within a fast-paced global financial services environment. This role will partner closely with technology leaders and hiring managers to attract, assess, and hire top technology talent across a broad range of complex technical disciplines. • The ideal candidate has a strong track record recruiting for enterprise technology organizations, preferably within financial services, and possesses the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience. Key Responsibilities • Manage full-cycle recruitment for professional, manager, director, and senior-level technology positions. • Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to develop sourcing strategies aligned with workforce plans and hiring priorities. Build pipelines of diverse technology talent across multiple domains including: • Cloud Engineering • Platform Engineering & Operations • Software Engineering • Data Engineering & Analytics • Cybersecurity • AI / Machine Learning / Generative AI • Enterprise Architecture • Infrastructure Engineering • DevOps & Site Reliability Engineering • Technology Risk & Governance • Technology Modernization & Digital Transformation • Develop proactive sourcing strategies utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, talent mapping, networking, referrals, and market intelligence. • Evaluate candidates for both technical capability and organizational fit through structured screening and assessment processes. • Consult with hiring managers regarding market conditions, talent availability, compensation trends, and recruitment best practices. • Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and provide regular updates regarding pipelines, hiring progress, and recruiting metrics. • Ensure a high-touch candidate experience from initial engagement through offer acceptance. • Manage competing priorities and changing business demands in a dynamic and high-volume recruiting environment. • Drive diversity hiring initiatives and support inclusive recruiting practices. Required Qualifications • 5+ years of IT recruiting experience, preferably supporting enterprise technology organizations. • Prior experience recruiting for complex technology roles across infrastructure, software engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, data, or architecture functions. Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent requisitions in a high-growth or high-volume environment. • Strong sourcing expertise utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter and other talent attraction channels. • Ability to understand technical job requirements and effectively assess candidate alignment. • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. Preferred Qualifications • Experience recruiting within financial services, banking, asset management, fintech, or regulated industries. • Experience supporting global technology organizations. • Knowledge of modern technology stacks, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), cybersecurity frameworks, DevOps practices, and data platforms. • Experience hiring for emerging technologies including AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and cloud-native technologies. • Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruiting analytics. Success Measures The successful recruiter will: • Consistently deliver qualified talent in competitive technology markets. • Build trusted advisor relationships with technology leaders. • Demonstrate strong urgency and responsiveness in a fast-paced environment. • Balance quality, speed, and stakeholder satisfaction while managing a high requisition load. • Provide market insights that influence hiring strategies and workforce planning. Ideal Candidate Profile • Financial services recruiting experience preferred. • Comfortable supporting highly technical and niche searches. • Thrives in ambiguity and changing priorities. • Consultative, proactive, and data-driven. • Demonstrated ability to recruit across enterprise technology functions ranging from • Cybersecurity and Cloud Engineering to Data, AI, Platform Engineering, and Technology Architecture.