Senior Recruiter — AI Talent Placement

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Utiva is a UK\-based AI\-powered platform that combines talent training, AI\-driven hiring, and compliant global payroll into one operating system. We've trained over 102,000 professionals across 19 countries and placed talent into companies including Bank of America, Siemens Healthineers, Deloitte, NetApp, and Wise.
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Our platform operates across three products: UtivaLearn (AI\-powered training and micro\-courses), UtivaHire (AI\-driven talent matching and assessments), and UtivaPay (cross\-border payroll and compliance).
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Google, Meta, HP Foundation, Techstars, and Tech Nation back us. We are scaling our UK operations and building the team that will own London's AI talent placement market.
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The Opportunity
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We're hiring a Senior Recruiter to lead AI talent placement in London. This is a hands\-on, high\-ownership role. You will build and manage the full placement lifecycle \u2014 sourcing AI\-skilled candidates, engaging London employers, matching talent to roles, and ensuring placements are sustained.
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You're not filling a req from a job board. You're building a placement engine. You have a dedicated team lead on talent search and engagement to collaborate with.
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This role has a direct commercial impact. Every placement you make generates recurring revenue through UtivaHire and UtivaPay. You're not a cost centre \u2014 you're a revenue driver.
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What You'll Do
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1. Build and Manage the Candidate Pipeline (35%)
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\u2022 Source AI\-skilled candidates from Utiva's UK alumni network (14,000+), 50+ bootcamp training partners, community organisations, and direct outreach channels.
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\u2022 Screen and pre\-qualify candidates through structured intake calls \u2014 evaluating technical readiness, communication skills, work eligibility, and role fit.
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\u2022 Manage a live pipeline of 100\u2013150 active candidates at any given time, segmented by skill level, readiness, and target role type.
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\u2022 Build and maintain relationships with bootcamp partners to create a consistent, repeatable supply of freshly trained AI talent.
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\u2022 Run targeted outreach campaigns for women in AI \u2014 ensuring a minimum 40% female pipeline. Identify and activate women\-focused training providers, community groups, and referral networks in London.
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\u2022 Maintain accurate, up\-to\-date candidate records in Utiva's platform, including assessment scores, availability, preferences, and placement status.
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2. Employer Engagement and Account Development (30%)
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\u2022 Work alongside Utiva's recruitment firm partner to engage and onboard London SMEs as hiring clients.
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\u2022 Own employer relationships once introduced \u2014 conduct needs assessments, define role specifications, and build hiring confidence with sceptical SME hiring managers.
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\u2022 Translate employer needs into structured role profiles mapped to Utiva's AI matching engine, covering technical skills, soft skills, hours, compensation, and growth potential.
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\u2022 Present pre\-assessed, matched candidates to employers with clear candidate summaries, assessment data, and readiness recommendations.
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\u2022 Manage the full hiring process: shortlisting, employer presentations, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and start\-date confirmation.
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\u2022 Develop each employer relationship into a repeat hiring account \u2014 the goal is not one placement per SME, but 2\u20134 placements per year becoming a commercial relationship.
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\u2022 Attend employer site visits, hiring manager meetings, and industry networking events to build Utiva's employer brand in London.
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3. Placement Delivery and Retention (25%)
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\u2022 Own the placement target: deliver sustained placements at a pace of 5\u20138 per month once the pipeline matures (Month 3 onwards).
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\u2022 Ensure every placement is set up for success \u2014 coordinating onboarding support, mentoring, and check\-in schedules before the candidate's first day.
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\u2022 Conduct structured retention check\-ins at 30, 60, and 90 days with both the candidate and the employer. Identify and resolve issues before they become dropouts.
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\u2022 Track and report on placement quality metrics: time\-to\-fill, retention rate, employer satisfaction, candidate satisfaction, and revenue per placement.
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\u2022 Support the women\-in\-AI mentoring track by connecting placed female candidates with industry mentors and peer support groups.
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\u2022 Escalate at\-risk placements immediately \u2014 don't wait for the next check\-in. A lost placement is lost revenue.
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4. Market Intelligence and Reporting (10%)<\/b>
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\u2022 Provide weekly pipeline, placement, and revenue reports to the Head of Operations and CEO.
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\u2022 Share market intelligence on London AI hiring trends, salary benchmarks, competitor activity, and employer sentiment.
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\u2022 Contribute insights to product development \u2014 what features do employers and candidates need from UtivaHire and UtivaLearn?
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\u2022 Document employer feedback, candidate journeys, and placement outcomes for case studies and marketing materials.
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Benefits<\/h3>
Monthly Placement Velocity (once pipeline matures):<\/span>
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Industry standard for a supported tech recruiter is 4\u20136 placements per month. We expect 5\u20138 per month from Month 3 onwards, given the pre\-built pipeline and employer partner support.<\/span>
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First 90 Days:<\/span>
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\u2022 150 candidates sourced, screened, and in active pipeline<\/span>
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\u2022 20+ employer relationships active (with recruitment firm partner)<\/span>
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\u2022 First 5\u201310 placements confirmed<\/span>
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\u2022 Pipeline gender balance at 40%+ women<\/span>
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By Month 6:<\/span>
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\u2022 35+ placements delivered and sustained<\/span>
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\u2022 30+ employers engaged<\/span>
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\u2022 90%+ 30\-day retention rate<\/span>
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\u2022 3+ repeat hiring conversations with existing employer accounts<\/span>
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By Month 9:<\/span>
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\u2022 50+ sustained placements (minimum 25 hours/week, 6\-month track)<\/span>
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\u2022 20+ women placed (40%+)<\/span>
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\u2022 Employer satisfaction score of 4.0/5 or above<\/span>
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\u2022 5+ employers converted to commercial hiring accounts<\/span>
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Compensation<\/span>
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This role is structured to reward placement delivery. The base retainer provides stability. The commission and bonus structure ensures your earnings scale directly with your impact.<\/span>
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