Head of talent Job at City of London Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Head of Talent to lead the strategy and operational delivery of recruitment across a UK‑based, regulated financial services organisation. This is a senior leadership role for a proven talent professional who brings a strong player‑coach mindset and is comfortable operating in a complex, matrixed environment.You will shape and deliver a modern, data‑led recruitment function that supports business growth, employer brand ambitions and Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity commitments, while ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and hiring leaders.Role RequirementsOwn the recruitment strategy and operational delivery across the organisation, from early careers through to senior and executive hiringLead, develop and coach a lean UK Talent team, with oversight of offshore recruitment coordination teams.Maintain a small portfolio of (Senior) roles, delivering end‑to‑end recruitment personallyOversee third‑party and RPO delivery, including management of an onsite RPO solution and strategic partnerships with search firms and agenciesExecute the organisation’s EVP, proactively attracting high‑quality and diverse talent through multiple sourcing channelsEnable and promote internal mobility, supporting career conversations and redeployment where requiredProvide clear recruitment insight, market intelligence and reporting to inform hiring decisionsPartner closely with P&O, Global Mobility, Reward and People Operations to ensure seamless recruitment and onboardingDevelop leadership capability through high‑quality assessment, interviewer coaching and hiring governanceDrive cost efficiencies, reducing external dependency while maintaining quality of hireEmbed inclusive hiring practices and support wider Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity objectivesManage and maintain appropriate risk, controls and governance within the recruitment functionExperience RequiredProven experience designing and delivering recruitment strategies in complex, matrixed organisationsStrong people leadership experience, ideally across remote and offshore teamsDemonstrable experience managing RPO and third‑party recruitment partnersSolid understanding of UK talent markets, sourcing channels and recruitment toolsExperience using ATS data, analytics and insights to evolve recruitment strategyA track record of delivering high‑quality candidate experience, including considered use of AI and recruitment technologyCredibility as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, with the confidence to influence and constructively challengeExcellent written and verbal communication skills#J-18808-Ljbffr