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Talent Acquisition Lead
Engineering and AI Talent Acquisition Lead
About the Role
We're building an AI Front Office that autonomously runs businesses. Working alongside technical founder Kai Feller (previous company was one of the UK's largest bootstrapped exits, valued at $300m), we're assembling an elite founding team that moves fast and gets things done.
This is our first dedicated talent hire and one of the most consequential roles we’ll fill this year. You’ll own talent acquisition end to end—setting the strategy, building the process, and personally finding, attracting, and hiring the people who will define what Cyberstaff becomes. You’ll work directly with the founder to define what great looks like, and then you’ll go and deliver it. The calibre of the team you build will determine how far and fast we grow.
Responsibilities
- Own the full hiring cycle: strategy, sourcing, screening, interviewing, closing, and onboarding. Every successful hire is your responsibility, from that first touch to the first day.
- Proactive, comprehensive, and creative sourcing to engage and acquire the very best talent.
- Build and refine a thoughtfully designed yet efficient hiring process, filtering out unsuitable candidates and emphasising qualities that truly define an exceptional team member.
- Work closely with the founder to:
- Translate what we’re building into the person we need
- Audibly extract and articulate what ‘great’ looks like in this role
- Run an impeccable candidate experience, representing a strong employer brand through clear, professional communication that leaves a delightful impression throughout the process.
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Requirements
- Proven experience in hiring top-tier talent for rapidly growing startups, particularly in competitive markets.
- Hands-on end-to-end hiring experience— not just a coordinator, but a full-cycle strategist, responsible for every step from start to finish.
- Strong collaborative skills with both technical (e.g., engineering, product) and business (e.g., leadership, sales, operations) stakeholders.
- Proactive, exceptional communication, organisational skills, and unwavering impeccable execution under pressure.
- Maintain a ridiculously high hiring bar with relentless focus— aligning ambition with execution for an outrageously ambitious, fast-moving environment.
- Bonus points for experience or interest in AI/technical breakthrough sectors.
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Benefits
- Equity with tangible value – Everyone gains access to share options. Unlike many startups, our track record means these translate to real upside.
- High pay & stability – Competitive salary on top of solid equity— security without sacrificing future potential.
- Tools & resources – Fundamentals (hardware, software, expenses) right at your disposal, with access to cutting-edge technology.
- Team of founders/champions – Our team has built, scaled, and successfully sold impactful businesses before—invaluable tactical knowledge.
- Financial independence – Governance by those who genuinely care. A war chest of available funds ensures aligned focus on growth—no external shareholder noise or distractions.
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