Location: Hybrid – London
Experience: 6+ years in Engineering (RPO, embedded, or in-house)

At Chapter 2, we’re not just scaling businesses — we’re transforming how organisations attract and hire the talent that powers innovation.

By combining exceptional people, proven recruitment processes, and cutting-edge technology, we’ve reimagined the traditional RPO model. The result? Faster, smarter and more scalable talent solutions that help our clients compete in today’s global talent market.

Our team operates globally across the UK, South Africa, the US, Germany and India with further expansion underway. Having grown 1300% in just two years, our momentum is driven by collaboration, transparency, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients.

We partner with some of the world’s most exciting technology-driven organisations, embedding world-class talent expertise directly into their teams. Our focus goes far beyond filling roles — we help organisations build sustainable, high-performing talent ecosystems.

We are loyal to our clients, to our vision, and most importantly to each other — because lasting success is built together.

For more about our journey, watch the Chapter 2 Evolution 🎥
https://youtu.be/Fiap-bVnscY

The Role:

You'll work directly with engineering leadership as their dedicated talent partner . The focus is technical hiring end-to-end: sourcing, pipeline management, candidate experience and offer. You'll build strong relationships with hiring managers, help shape how they think about talent, and bring market insight that makes their decisions sharper.

What you'll bring

A track record of hiring software engineers in a product or platform environment. Comfortable with modern sourcing tools and approaches — including AI-assisted search and skills-based assessment. Able to move at pace while keeping the candidate experience high.

The fit

This suits someone who wants genuine partnership with an engineering team — embedded in the work, trusted to lead on talent, and motivated by building something rather than managing process.

What You’ll Do:

As a strategic talent partner, you will own and drive the end-to-end hiring lifecycle across technology functions including:

• Software Engineering
• Data & Analytics
• Technology Operations

Your responsibilities will include:

🌟 Partnering closely with engineering and product leaders to shape hiring strategies and workforce plans

🔍 Proactively sourcing and engaging top technology talent across competitive markets

📈 Building strong pipelines of high-quality candidates to support scaling teams

🤝 Delivering an exceptional and seamless candidate experience from first conversation through to offer

📊 Providing market intelligence, talent insights and data-driven hiring recommendations

⚙ Continuously improving recruitment processes to drive efficiency and hiring success

What We’re Looking For:

✔ 6+ years experience in technology recruitment (RPO, embedded, or in-house)

✔ Proven success hiring across engineering roles

✔ Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build trusted partnerships

✔ A proactive and strategic mindset, comfortable operating in fast-paced, scaling environments

✔ Passion for technology, innovation and building exceptional teams

Benefits & Rewards Designed Around You

At Chapter 2, we believe great people deserve great support. We’re committed to helping you build a career that aligns with your ambitions and personal growth.

Competitive salary based on experience

Flexible hybrid working to support work-life balance

Pension contributions to help you plan for the future

Comprehensive health and wellness support

Birthday leave so you can celebrate your day your way 🎉

Recognition programmes including Town Hall Awards celebrating outstanding achievements

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Chapter 2 🌍

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity, we believe diversity strengthens innovation and success.