Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the role

We’re looking for a Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team and help us attract and hire top talent in the laser communications industry. You will take ownership of the day‑to‑day coordination of recruitment activity, providing an efficient and engaging hiring experience for candidates and hiring managers.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate end‑to‑end recruitment activity within our ATS, including opening and closing vacancies, progressing candidates through pipelines and maintaining accurate information.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring requirements and keep recruitment processes moving efficiently.
• Review and screen CVs against role requirements, identifying candidates to progress.
• Conduct initial screening calls to assess experience, motivation and suitability.
• Coordinate and complete pre‑employment checks as part of onboarding.
• Proactively identify and engage potential candidates through internal databases, professional networks, job boards and other sourcing channels.
• Monitor recruitment performance using pipeline metrics, sourcing data and job‑board effectiveness, providing insight for improvement.
• Maintain a high‑quality candidate experience through timely, professional and engaging communication.
• Ensure candidate information and recruitment activity comply with GDPR requirements and internal processes.

Required profile

• 3+ years’ experience in a recruitment‑focused role.
• Experience managing recruitment activity and candidate pipelines using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Background recruiting for technical, engineering or other specialist roles.
• Proven ability to source and engage passive candidates.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple vacancies simultaneously.
• Good understanding of GDPR requirements and appropriate handling of recruitment data.
• Proactive, collaborative approach to working with hiring managers, candidates and colleagues.

Required skills

• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• GDPR compliance

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on advanced optical systems supporting a world‑changing vision.
• Collaborative and transparent culture with strong cross‑functional links.
• Regular socials and weekly company lunch.
• Professional development and skills growth within a specialist engineering field.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, with equity options.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.