Technology Talent Acquisition Delivery Partner - FTC (6-9 months) London

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.

WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.

Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. 

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Technology Acquisition Delivery Specialist to drive the acquisition of top tech talent for our AI Platform WPP Open. You'll be a specialist in sourcing and hiring .NET, React, AI, Scrum Specialists and other cutting-edge tech professionals. As a trusted SME, you'll partner with hiring managers, build talent pipelines, and be involved in the talent strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Partner: Collaborate with leaders to understand business needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Full-Cycle Ownership: Manage the entire recruitment process for senior tech roles, from sourcing to offer. You will need to be a hunter profile.
• Proactive Sourcing: Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates using advanced techniques.
• Tech Expertise: Stay ahead of tech trends and provide market intelligence to hiring managers.
• Relationship Builder: Cultivate strong relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and internal stakeholders.
• Data-Driven Insights: Track and analyze recruitment metrics to optimize our process.
• Employer Brand Advocate: Contribute to WPP Open's employer branding efforts.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Strong background of tech recruiting experience in the UK Technology market, with a proven track record in .NET, React, AI, Cloud and related fields. Experience in advanced technology companies with complex tech environments similar to the FAGMA companies preferred.
• Skills: Expert sourcing, deep tech understanding, excellent communication, strong negotiation, data analysis skills, Ability to advanced Tech Screening is highly beneficial, Agile recruitment experience
• Education: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. Relevant certifications a plus.

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about tech and talent.
• Strategic and results-oriented.
• Proactive and resourceful.
• Adaptable and collaborative.
• Committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Strong communicator and ability to story tell

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS UK BASED ROLE AND REQUIRES INDIVIDUALS TO HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THIS LOCATION

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