Senior Technical Recruiter, iwoca

• At least 10 years’ experience hiring back-end engineers, ideally in high-growth, product-focused environments. You’ve recruited for roles using technologies like Python, Django, Rust, Golang, and relational databases
• Confident assessing the complexity and impact of a candidate’s work - not just what they built, but how and why it mattered
• Comfortable running semi-technical interviews that test how candidates apply knowledge, explain their thinking, and collaborate in practice
• Proven track record of building technical teams in fast-paced companies where priorities shift quickly
• Organised and pragmatic - able to prioritise across multiple roles while keeping documentation and hiring data accurate
• Attention to detail when working with Google Sheets, ATS dashboards, and reporting tools - used to track progress, present insights, and support objective hiring decisions
• Emotionally intelligent - able to build trust through active listening, thoughtful questions, and clear communication with candidates and stakeholders
• Proficient with Applicant Tracking Systems (ideally Ashby) to manage pipelines, automate workflows, and keep hiring visible and on track

Desirable

• We’re looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter (12-month Fixed Term Contract)
• You’ll hire exceptional people and help build effective tech teams that solve real business problems. You’ll advise hiring managers, shape decision-making with data, and collaborate with leadership on our tech hiring strategy
• The Tech Talent team builds iwoca’s Tech, Analytics, and Product teams. We take a data-led approach that values quality, fairness, transparency, and consistency
• We use Ashby, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Welcome to the Jungle (Otta), and we’re encouraged to experiment - with GenAI tools, sourcing automation, and new workflows - to improve how we hire, by prioritising calibre over headcount
• You’ll run hiring processes across iwoca’s Tech, Analytics, and Product teams - from sourcing through to interviews, offers, and pre-boarding
• You’ll work closely with hiring managers and senior leaders to make sure we hire people who raise the bar
• You’ll run end-to-end hiring campaigns for technical roles
• Identify, contact, and engage top-tier engineers, data scientists, and product managers
• Use data to decide where to focus and how to adjust your approach
• Keep hiring on track by managing pipelines, timelines, and candidate experience
• You’ll bring structure and good judgement to every decision
• Help define what “good” looks like for each role and team
• Set clear standards, share evidence, and push back when needed
• Run structured interviews that test both technical and communication skills
• You’ll spot problems early and make things better
• Test and refine sourcing methods and tools
• Use metrics and feedback to improve process quality and reduce bias
• Help build a consistent, scalable approach to hiring across the team