Head of Talent (Healthcare)

TL;DR

Global Head of Talent Acquisition: Designing and executing global talent strategies for a fast-growing digital health platform with an accent on scaling high-growth teams and building employer brand. Focus on mentoring recruitment leaders, partnering with executive stakeholders, and delivering data-driven hiring outcomes across technical and commercial functions.

Location: Hybrid role based in London, UK (3 days per week in the Old Street office)

Company

A mission-driven digital healthcare company building long-term, patient-centric weight management and well-being programs at scale.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and foster growth within a distributed team of TA Managers and Executive Recruiters.
• Design and execute the global go-to-market talent strategy, balancing quality, speed, and efficiency.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders on workforce planning and organizational design.
• Develop and elevate the global employer brand to attract top-tier talent.
• Optimize recruitment processes and technology enablement to ensure a world-class candidate experience.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leaders in Product, Engineering, Operations, and Commercial.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience scaling talent functions in high-growth, product-led, or tech-enabled environments.
• Strong influencing and communication skills for working with senior executive stakeholders.
• Deep expertise in managing hiring across technical, commercial, and operational domains.
• Must be based in London or able to work in the Old Street office 3 days per week.
• Demonstrated success in building data-informed hiring strategies.
• Experience in coaching and empowering managers and senior recruitment teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package with government contributions.
• 25 days of annual holiday plus 3 days of professional development leave.
• Annual development and learning budget.
• Private health insurance or monthly wellness allowance.
• Flexible working hours with an emphasis on work-life balance.
• Enhanced parental leave and a 3-week per year 'work from anywhere' allowance.
• Regular team socials, clubs, and office events.