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Talent Acquisition Manager
Director of Recruitment (Hybrid – London)
About Verve
At Verve, we are redefining advertising with a privacy-focused, efficient ecosystem blending data, media, and technology. Our global network supports 90 of the top 100 US advertisers, 4,000 publishers worldwide, and leading demand-side platforms—whatever the screen or location, we deliver measurable impact. With 30 offices globally, we empower advertisers and publishers to grow without compromising on performance.
We are hiring for a hybrid role based in our London office (Covent Garden), reporting 3 days a week.
About the Role
As Director of Recruitment, you will lead our end-to-end talent acquisition strategy, focusing on high-growth roles across:
- Commercial functions (Sales, Account Management, Operations)
- Marketing & Product
- Corporate & Support teams
You will build our talent pipeline, forge strong relationships, and champion a principled approach to hiring, reducing reliance on agencies while optimising time-to-hire.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Hiring Leadership
- Lead recruitment for commercial, marketing, product, and corporate roles
- Develop proactive sourcing strategies across Europe, the US, and APAC
- Partner with hiring managers and regional leaders to align hiring goals with business needs
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Candidate Experience & Culture Advocacy
- Drive exceptional candidate experiences that align with Verve’s mission and values
- Collaborate on employer branding initiatives to reinforce Verve as an employer of choice
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Process & Efficiency Improvement
- Seek ways to reduce agency spend and streamline recruitment workflows
- Advocate for innovative, data-driven hiring practices across teams
- Maintain ATS accuracy and provide regular recruitment analytics to leadership
What We Look for
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Industry & Hiring Expertise
- Proven success in niche recruitment, either in a recruitment agency or in-house role
- Strong background in sourcing, networking, interviewing, and offer negotiation at all levels
- Preferable/desirable: Experience in commercial/ads-driven environments or technical role placements
- Passion for challenging traditional recruitment models and trying new strategies
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Personality & Mindset
- Energetic, collaborative, and self-motivated—drawn to growth-stage mission driven companies
- Exceptional interpersonal skills—able to engage with all organizational levels, from executives to frontline staff
- Tenacity and resilience—playlist “The Recruiter’s Adventure” while handling unpredictable workloads
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Additional Skills
- Experience organising recruitment events, workshops, or meetups (a bonus!)
- Strong analytical mindset to track and improve process metrics
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What We Offer
Core Benefits
- Wellbeing Support – Premium Bupa Healthcare Plan for easy medical access
- Financial Security – Aviva Corporate Pension Scheme, with Verve contributing 5% of qualifying earnings
- Personalized Benefits – Choose your titer package via our benefits platform with a £50/month budget
- Work-Life Balance – 25 paid vacation days + 3 wellness days annually plus public holidays
- Professional Growth – Annual training budget and internal webinars
And so much more!
Diversity & Inclusion
Verve is committed to equal opportunity. We encourage applications regardless of:
- Race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin
- Disability status, genetic information, veteran status
- Sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, or any other characteristic protected by law
Data Privacy
- For California residents: Your rights are governed by the California Consumer Privacy Act. Click here to learn more about data handling.
- For EU/UK residents: Visit our Privacy Policy for information on data processing and rights.
Are you ready to transform hiring at a privacy-first, high-growth agency? Apply now.
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