Talent Acquisition Partner - Software Engineering

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 available here.

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.