Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, Blacklane
London
+ Virtual Stock Options Plan (VSOP); Your shares vest over four years
Carbon-neutral global chauffeur service
Open for applications
Carbon-neutral global chauffeur service
201-500 employees
Open for applications
+ Virtual Stock Options Plan (VSOP); Your shares vest over four years
201-500 employees
Company mission
To make top-quality service convenient and accessible worldwide.
Role
Who you are
- You’ll thrive in this role if you’re a seasoned talent acquisition professional who knows how to balance strategy with execution—and you're passionate about building high-performing, values-driven teams and:
- You bring proven experience in end-to-end recruitment, ideally in fast-paced, international environments
- You have a strong understanding of the UK and US talent markets — including regional hiring practices, candidate expectations, and competitive landscapes — and you know how to translate this into effective hiring strategies
- You’re a strong communicator and trusted advisor who builds meaningful relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and leadership alike
- You think strategically about talent pipelines, but aren’t afraid to get hands-on to make great hires happen
- You’re data-driven, using insights to continuously improve hiring outcomes and processes
- You care deeply about candidate experience and employer branding, and approach recruitment as a key driver of business success
- You thrive in diverse, cross-cultural teams, and you’re excited to contribute to a mission-driven company that’s shaping the future of sustainable mobility
What the job involves
- As a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager London (all genders) at Blacklane, you’ll play a pivotal role in building high-performing, values-driven teams that fuel our global growth and deliver outstanding service to our customers
- In this role, your primary focus will be supporting our hiring efforts across the UK and US markets, acting as a trusted partner for hiring managers and leadership. By combining your deep knowledge of these talent landscapes with strong sourcing, stakeholder management, and recruitment strategy skills, you will ensure we attract and hire the right talent to scale our business
- You’ll contribute to enhancing the candidate experience, optimizing recruitment processes, and further positioning Blacklane as an employer of choice in these key regions — helping us shape the future of mobility and deliver on our mission to provide sustainable, world-class chauffeur services
- At Blacklane, we measure success by the meaningful change that each team member creates
- Drive full-cycle recruitment processes across multiple departments to ensure we attract and hire top talent that aligns with our culture and business goals
- Act as a trusted partner for the UK and US markets — bringing a strong understanding of local talent dynamics, advising hiring managers on best practices, and ensuring we position ourselves competitively to secure top candidates
- Partner with hiring managers and leadership to build strategic hiring plans that support team growth and long-term company success
- Enhance candidate experience and employer brand touchpoints to position Blacklane as an employer of choice in competitive markets
- Leverage data and insights to optimize recruitment strategies, reduce time-to-hire, and continuously improve hiring quality
- Here’s what your journey at Blacklane could look like:
- 3 months:
- Immerse yourself in the business and role → Onboarding, meet key stakeholders, start to contribute
- 6 months:
- Build confidence in your role → fully own core tasks and drive measurable impact on team and company goals. Take ownership of projects, collaborate cross-functionally on initiatives that leave a noticeable mark
- 12 months:
- Scale your contributions and your expertise or leadership potential
Application process
- 1. Application Review:
- Your CV and documents are being reviewed by our respective Talent Acquisition + Hiring Manager
- 2.Talent Acquisition Interview:
- A quick introductory chat to ensure the role excites you and matches your interests and skills
- 3.Second Round:
- Case Study/Technical Interviews/Peers Interview/Stakeholder Interview
- A deeper dive into your experience and the specific aspects of the role, emphasizing alignment with Blacklane’s goals and vision
- 4.Third Round:
- Executive Interview and if applicable Reference Check
- 5.Offer Call:
- Celebrating YOU in joining the Blacklane crew
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Business transport for frequent travellers can be a difficult process. The pain of booking systems, invoicing, and inconsistent quality of services are issues travellers regularly face, hindering business operations and causing unnecessary delays. Chauffeurs also experience empty cars due to non-optimised booking processes.
Blacklane aims at the higher end of the market, targeting corporate workers, executives and those who have the means to pay extra for higher levels of service when they travel. Through a booking system available on the company's website and in-app, Blacklane provides a reliable high-end service with inclusive pricing and on-call customer support. Blacklane also works for chauffeurs, filling empty seats to optimise services.
The company is also environmentally conscious, operating as a carbon-neutral company since 2017. The company offers electric vehicle rides in more than 30 of its 300 operational cities, and by 2025, aims for 75 percent of all rides to be in EVs. With substantial funding from Mercedes Benz in 2022, it seems set to meet these objectives.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
19% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Oct 2024
$67.7m
SERIES G
Mar 2021
$26m
LATE VC
Total funding: $171m
Company benefits
- Personal development plan & budget for online courses, conferences, and books
- Monthly 1:1 feedback chats with our C-level team members
- Employee stock option plan
- Flexible working hours & hybrid remote model
- Friday evening drinks at the office & twice-a-year department events
Company HQ
Schöneberg, Berlin, BE
Leadership
Dr. Jens Wohltorf
(CEO)A director of the competence center next generation services for DAI-Labor and principal leader at the Boston Consulting Group.
Frank Steuer
(Member of the Board)CTO at SemperLink and co-founder and CTO at Firstfon Ltd.
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