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Engineering Talent Lead

Chapter 2

UKhybridPosted May 26, 2026

At a glance

Highlights

  • flexible hybrid working
  • global client partnership
  • genuine progression and leadership
  • collaborative high-performing team

Why this role might suit you

The position enables a professional to lead international engineering recruitment for a globally-focused talent partner, offering stakeholder influence, diverse market exposure, and clear pathways for career progression within a collaborative environment.

Skills

engineering-recruitmenttalent-sourcingstakeholder-managementteam-mentorshiprpointernational-recruitmentdirect-sourcingheadhunting

About the role

At Chapter 2, we’re not just scaling businesses — we’re designing the future of work.

We build scalable talent ecosystems that empower organisations to hire smarter, faster, and with far greater strategic impact than traditional RPO models allow. Through a powerful blend of human insight, data-driven intelligence and technology-first thinking, we help companies globally solve today’s talent challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities.

With a global footprint spanning the UK, South Africa, the US, India and Europe, our team thrives on collaboration, curiosity, and innovation. Our holistic approach combines a dedicated embedded talent, best in breed technology and employer branding into organisations across all sectors.

We are relentless in our pursuit of better.

Passionate about people and the impact they make.

Honest in how we partner with clients and each other.

Loyal to our teams, our vision, and the relationships we build.

And always results-driven, because outcomes matter.

For more information, please watch the Chapter 2 Evolution

Chapter 2 is looking for a Lead Tech Talent Partner to join the team and partner with one of our global clients within a fast-paced, innovative environment.

This role will suit someone who thrives in a client-facing setting, enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships, and has experience leading and mentoring recruitment teams while delivering high-quality hiring solutions internationally across Engineering functions.

The Role :

As a Lead Tech Talent Partner, you will work closely with senior stakeholders and hiring managers, owning and delivering end-to-end recruitment across Engineering teams on an international scale. Alongside hands-on hiring, you will also support leadership responsibilities across the account, helping drive delivery standards, team performance, and recruitment strategy.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead end-to-end international recruitment across Engineering hires

Partner closely with hiring managers and senior leadership teams

Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to recruiters within the team

Drive direct sourcing strategies and market mapping activity

Improve recruitment processes and hiring manager engagement

Deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring journey

Support workforce planning and hiring strategy discussions

What We’re Looking For

Strong experience recruiting across Engineering-focused roles

Previous experience leading, mentoring, or managing recruitment teams

Background within RPO, embedded or in- house

Experience recruiting internationally across multiple regions

Confident stakeholder management skills with a consultative approach

Strong direct sourcing and headhunting capability

Experience working within fast-paced or scaling businesses

Why Join Chapter 2?

Opportunity to partner with an exciting global client

Collaborative and high-performing team environment

Flexible hybrid working

Genuine progression and leadership opportunities

Chance to make a real impact within a growing business

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Chapter 2

At Chapter 2, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace where everyone belongs. Regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or neurodiversity, we celebrate the unique perspectives that make us stronger. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are happy to accommodate any recruitment or interview adjustments needed to create a smooth and comfortable experience. Your individuality matters, and we believe that diverse philosophies, cultures, and experiences drive innovation and success.

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