Senior Talent Acquisition Lead (Retail Media)

TL;DR

Senior Talent Acquisition Lead (Retail Media): Managing end-to-end recruitment for commercial and media-focused roles with an accent on stakeholder partnership and market intelligence. Focus on driving hiring strategies for the Tesco Media team, integrating AI tools into recruitment workflows, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)

Company

A global leader in Customer Data Science, partnering with major retailers and brands to provide deep insights and advanced technology solutions.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for Sales, Media Planning, Client Services, and Marketing roles.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to shape hiring strategies and talent plans.
• Provide market insights on talent availability and competitor landscapes within the media and ad tech sectors.
• Manage and improve hiring processes to ensure an outstanding candidate and stakeholder experience.
• Lead wider HR-related projects and stay updated on AI initiatives in the recruitment space.
• Represent the employer brand in the media and ad tech talent market.

Requirements

• Proven experience recruiting within media agencies, media owners, ad tech, or retail/digital media environments.
• Strong understanding of sales, commercial, and marketing roles.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders in complex, high-growth businesses.
• Proactive approach to using AI tools within a recruitment environment.
• Ability to operate at pace with strong judgment and confidence.
• Collaborative and pragmatic approach to building relationships.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive rewards package typical of a leading technology company.
• Flexible working hours and birthday off.
• Investment in cutting-edge technology with a nimble, small-business feel.
• Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion with active employee networks.
• Supportive environment focused on work-life balance and agile working opportunities.