Director, Head of Talent Acquisition – Europe
Capital One
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Nottingham • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Lead the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the business, focusing on UK Card, Velocity Black, and Global Payments Network
- Partner closely with UK Leadership, US Talent Acquisition, and HR Business Partners to forecast talent needs and design tailored recruitment programs
- Lead functional execution of strategic workforce planning and address future skills gaps by developing talent pipelines
- Own and optimise all key talent acquisition metrics and manage the TA function's investment and budget
- Drive a unified talent acquisition lifecycle and ensure operational excellence
- Execute compelling employer branding strategy and lead advanced sourcing strategies for diverse candidates
- Partner with HR Business Partners to ensure effective talent integration and long-term retention
- Serve as the functional expert for all UK statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to hiring and selection practices.
Requirements
- Progressive talent acquisition experience operating as a functional Head or Director of Talent Acquisition in a complex, international, and regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services)
- Deep, proven expertise in all facets of the Talent Acquisition function (sourcing, operations, employer branding, analytics)
- Demonstrated ability to articulate recruitment strategy in financial and business terms (e.g., quantifying the impact of TA on business goals)
- Strong ability to navigate and influence enterprise HR functions and global decision-making processes, ensuring the TA strategy is aligned with the parent organisation
- Proven expertise in navigating multi-jurisdictional employment law and compliance specifically as it relates to recruitment, selection, and hiring within the UK and Europe
- Strong capability in using workforce and TA analytics to diagnose pipeline issues, predict future needs, and drive functional and executive decision-making.
Benefits
- Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance – with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave
- Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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