Capital One – UK Hiring for Talent Acquisition Partner Job at Nottingham, England Full Time

Talent Acquisition Partner

About this role

We’re looking for an experienced Tech recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition Team and talented ‘Tech Squad’. You’ll be joining a team of 6 Tech Talent Acquisition Partners and you’ll report into the Head of Technology and Cyber Talent.

What you’ll do

• Support in the development of the hiring strategy for current and future talent across our Tech business area with includes Software Engineering, Infrastructure and TechOps

• Source diverse talent for both immediate demand and future pipelining across both our London and Nottingham offices

• Take detailed briefs from Hiring Managers on role requirements to enable you to source and screen quality candidates

• Have informative conversations with potential candidates about life at Capital One and provide good insight into the role you’re sourcing for

• Have the ability and confidence to give immediate feedback to candidates who may not be suitable

• We’re a collaborative bunch, so we want you to contribute at team meetings, generating new ideas and discussing opportunities

• Capital One isn’t the corporate environment you’d imagine a bank to be, however, you’ll still maintain a professional manner and outlook at all times, mindful that we are the face of Capital One

What we’re looking for

• Experience of sourcing and recruiting for Tech Talent using varied recruitment strategies

• Knowledge of the Tech market and expertise in at least one area of Technology i.e. Software Engineering, Infrastructure etc

• The ability to communicate and influence effectively and with confidence is key. You’ll need to be comfortable speaking with candidates and hiring managers via phone and or zoom calls

• Maintaining high standards of written communication is essential; being clear, concise and accurate when messaging candidates, completing trackers, updates etc.

• You’ll be highly organised, with a natural sense of urgency and a keen eye for detail

• Talent Acquisition can be a fast-paced and overwhelming environment, the ability to stay calm and maintain a high standard of work is essential

• Lastly, we want you to bring yourself to work! Capital One is a diverse environment, full of amazing talent – we want you to feel comfortable and empowered as part of the team

We are committed to creating a level playing field and seek to create teams that are representative of our customers and the communities we serve. We’d love to hear from you if you identify with a typically under-represented group in our industry and are particularly keen to hear from women and ethnic minority candidates.

Where and how you’ll work

This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We’re currently working fully remote until 7th September after which time we’re adopting a flexible hybrid working model – one that creates the opportunity to work in your own way, but also provides great spaces for in-person collaboration.

Our core in-the-office days are Tuesday to Thursday, but they aren’t mandatory – you’ll be led by your team, the type of work you do and of course your preferences. Many of our team have flexible working patterns so we’re open to discuss flexible working arrangements with you.

You can read more about the full announcement from our Founder and CEO Rich Fairbank here: Update on CapitalOne.com

What’s in it for you

• Bring us all this – and you’ll be handsomely rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation

• We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)

• Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance – with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave

• Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café

What you should know about how we recruit

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages.

We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few:

• REACH – Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies

• OutFront – to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates

• Mind Your Mind – signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all

• Women in Tech – promoting an inclusive environment in tech

• EmpowHER – network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact [email protected] All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.