Talent Acquisition Partner - Software Engineering
About this role
We’re looking for an experienced Software Engineering recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition Team and talented ‘Tech Squad’. You’ll be joining a team of 4 Tech Talent Acquisition Partners and you’ll report into the Tech Talent Acquisition Lead for Capital One UK.
What you’ll do
Support in the development of the hiring strategy for current and future talent across our Software Engineering business area which includes Services, Web, Data, Mobile and Software Testing
Source diverse talent for both immediate demand and future pipelining across both our London and Nottingham offices
Take detailed briefs from Hiring Managers on role requirements to enable you to source and screen quality candidates
Have informative conversations with potential candidates about life at Capital One and provide good insight into the role you’re sourcing for
Have the ability and confidence to give immediate feedback to candidates who may not be suitable
We’re a collaborative bunch, so we want you to contribute at team meetings, generating new ideas and discussing opportunities
Capital One isn’t the corporate environment you’d imagine a bank to be, however, you’ll still maintain a professional manner and outlook at all times, mindful that we are the face of Capital One
What we’re looking for
Experience of sourcing and recruiting for Software Engineering Talent using varied recruitment strategies
Knowledge of the Software Engineering market and extensive experience in sourcing senior engineering talent
The ability to communicate and influence effectively and with confidence is key. You’ll need to be comfortable speaking with candidates and hiring managers via phone and or zoom calls
Maintaining high standards of written communication is essential; being clear, concise and accurate when messaging candidates, completing trackers, updates etc.
You’ll be highly organised, with a natural sense of urgency and a keen eye for detail
Talent Acquisition can be a fast-paced and overwhelming environment, the ability to stay calm and maintain a high standard of work is essential
Lastly, we want you to bring yourself to work! Capital One is a diverse environment, full of amazing talent – we want you to feel comfortable and empowered as part of the team
Where and how you'll work
This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office.
We embrace a hybrid approach to work. You'll spend three days a week in the office (Tuesday-Thursday), with Monday and Friday being dedicated work-from-home days.
Our offices are designed to inspire and support you. At our Nottingham head office, you'll find an on-site gym, restaurant and dedicated Learning Loft. Our London office boasts a rooftop running track and coffee bar.
What’s in it for you
We invest in the growth of our people alongside our business. You will have extensive opportunities to learn and develop your career, including access to up to £5,000 in funding for external qualifications.
In addition to career development, our comprehensive benefits package is designed to grow with you, ensuring your wellbeing is prioritised at every stage of your career:
Wealth & Future: Competitive pension and performance-based bonus schemes
Holidays: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure. Need more? You have the option to buy 5 additional days.
Health: Access premium care through our private medical insurance.
Family Support: We champion your milestones with enhanced parental leave.
A full list of our benefits is availablehere.
What you should know about how we recruit
We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages.
We value diversity, inclusion and belonging at our core. We empower our associates to do great work by creating an inclusive culture—one that values diverse perspectives, fosters collaboration and encourages innovative ideas—and a place where associates of all backgrounds can thrive by bringing their most authentic selves to work. We call this our Culture of Belonging, and it rests at the heart of our business.
Our associate-led Business Resource Groups were created to help support our diverse population and include over 10 groups across our offices. Because each Business Resource Group is as unique as the population it serves, they offer a range of activities, networking opportunities, special events and learning programs to associates.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact ukrecruitment@capitalone.com All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com
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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
Who We Are
At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.
Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
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