Global Head of Talent Acquisition

Global Head of Talent Acquisition & OperationsIncrease your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.Title: Group Head of Talent Acquisition & OperationsLocations: Leeds, Edinburgh, Bristol or LondonHours: Full TimeWorking Pattern: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in an office site.We’re on an exciting journey to transform our Group and the way we’re shaping finance for good. We’re focusing on the future, investing in our technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone. Including you.As the Global Head of Talent Acquisition and Operations, you’ll lead a high‑impact, globally distributed team responsible for shaping and delivering the organisation’s end‑to‑end hiring strategy. You’ll recruit and retain the best technology, data and banking talent across the industry and drive an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.Oversee a blend of senior TA leaders — including those aligned to regional and functional portfolios — and also lead critical operational leaders delivering services such as high‑volume recruitment, vetting and SMCR operations.In this pivotal role, you’ll define the strategic direction of the global TA function, ensuring it is future‑fit, insight‑led, innovative and aligned with the organisation’s broader people and business priorities.You’ll also be accountable for embedding a culture of continuous improvement, data‑driven decision‑making and an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience — championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every stage of the hiring journey.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic leadership to a global multi‑functional team of highly skilled senior TA leaders and operational leaders, setting a clear vision for success and innovation.Define and implement a global TA strategy aligned with business growth, transformation and workforce planning. Lead the evolution of hiring practices, integrating AI, automation and market intelligence.Act as a strategic advisor to senior business leaders and lead executive‑level discussions on workforce planning, critical hiring and organisational design.Maintain strong external relationships and profile to ensure the organisation is on the pulse of strategically important talent cohorts.Build a data ecosystem that interrogates the end‑to‑end process from generating recruitment demand to ensuring new hires land effectively in the business. Ensure risk, governance and data meet highly regulated financial services standards.Utilise technology to blend digital and human interactions, providing the best candidate experience while ensuring candidate integrity. Effectively use AI‑driven tools.What We’re Looking ForA visionary and pragmatic leader with a proven ability in scaled talent acquisition strategy and operations.Utilise external insights and experience to deliver an amazing end‑to‑end candidate and colleague experience, balancing strategic foresight with operational rigour.Understand the importance of technology, blended with a human touch to create memorable candidate and colleague interactions.Commercially astute, confident to influence at all levels of an organisation, and humble to listen, learn and adapt.Thrive in ambiguity, navigate change with resilience and bring clarity to complexity.Passionate about inclusive hiring and understand the power of data, technology and storytelling to shape strategy and delivery.Lead with empathy, develop others intentionally and foster cultures where people do their best work.BenefitsA generous pension contribution of up to 15%An annual performance‑related bonusShare schemes including free sharesBenefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on topA range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policiesAbout Working For UsOur ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities. We’re committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop.We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns.As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for qualified applicants with a disability, long‑term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need. xpwpeyx If you’re excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.Seniority LevelDirectorEmployment TypeFull‑timeJob FunctionHuman ResourcesIndustriesBanking#J-18808-Ljbffr