Lead Recruiter

📋 Description

• • As the Lead Recruiter at GetGround Limited, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of our organization by owning the entire recruitment lifecycle across our UK and Philippines operations. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to build and scale the teams that are at the forefront of redefining property investment through AI and PropTech innovation.
• • You will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive hiring strategy that aligns with GetGround's ambitious growth objectives. This involves a hands-on approach to sourcing, engaging, and securing top-tier talent, from highly skilled Software Engineers for our London-based technology teams to essential corporate functions in both the UK and the Philippines.
• • Your primary focus will be on end-to-end recruitment, managing every stage from initial candidate engagement and intake meetings with hiring managers, through to offer acceptance and seamless onboarding. This requires a deep understanding of various talent pools and the ability to tailor recruitment strategies accordingly.
• • A key aspect of this role is building and nurturing robust talent pipelines. You will proactively identify potential candidates and maintain relationships, ensuring that GetGround has a consistent flow of qualified individuals ready to join as hiring needs arise, thereby minimizing time-to-hire and maximizing the quality of hires.
• • You will act as a strategic partner to hiring managers, collaborating closely to define role requirements, ideal candidate profiles, and effective assessment methodologies. This partnership ensures that recruitment efforts are precisely aligned with business needs and that we attract candidates who not only possess the necessary skills but also embody GetGround's culture and values.
• • Creative sourcing will be a cornerstone of your approach. You will go beyond traditional job boards and LinkedIn, experimenting with unconventional channels and leveraging AI-powered recruitment tools to discover talent in places others might overlook. Crafting compelling messaging that resonates with passive candidates and building a strong employer brand will be critical to your success.
• • Delivering an exceptional candidate experience is paramount. You will ensure that every interaction reflects GetGround's ambition, innovation, and core values, leaving candidates with a positive and lasting impression, regardless of the outcome of their application.
• • A data-driven mindset is essential. You will be responsible for tracking, analyzing, and reporting on key hiring metrics such as time to hire, pipeline conversion rates, and offer acceptance rates. This analysis will inform continuous improvement of our recruitment processes and strategies, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
• • As GetGround experiences rapid growth, you will play a crucial role in scaling our talent acquisition strategy. This involves developing repeatable processes, potentially building out a recruitment function, and adapting strategies to meet the evolving demands of a fast-paced, innovative company.
• • This role demands resilience and a proactive problem-solving attitude. You will navigate the inevitable challenges of recruitment, such as fluctuating candidate pipelines or unexpected offer declines, with a calm and innovative approach, viewing obstacles as opportunities for creative solutions.
• • You will be an advocate for AI in recruitment, actively exploring and testing new tools, workflows, and methodologies to enhance our hiring processes. Your curiosity and willingness to experiment with AI will be vital in an organization that is building an AI-first future.
• • Exceptional organizational skills are required to manage multiple, complex recruitment searches simultaneously across different functions and geographies. Maintaining clear communication, organized processes, and building trust with hiring managers will be key to managing this complexity effectively.
• • Strategic thinking is vital, moving beyond reactive hiring to anticipate future talent needs based on business objectives. You will partner with leadership to forecast requirements and develop proactive talent acquisition strategies that support GetGround's long-term vision.
• • A scrappy, action-oriented mindset is crucial. You will possess the pragmatism to know when to implement robust systems and when to move quickly with effective, albeit less formal, solutions, demonstrating a willingness to do whatever it takes to secure the best talent.
• • This role is based in London and operates on a hybrid model, requiring 4 days in the office per week, reflecting GetGround's belief in the power of in-office collaboration and innovation. The environment is fast-paced, outcome-oriented, and driven by core values of 'no BS', 'pursuit of excellence', 'feedback obsession', and 'healthy ego'.
• • You will contribute to building GetGround's employer brand, ensuring it accurately reflects our mission to make property investment accessible globally and our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and innovation.