Sourcer

The role 

In the position of Sourcer you will play a critical role in identifying and engaging top talent for Wayve. This position requires a proactive approach and strong research and influencing skills, with the ability to build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates. You’ll work closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop effective sourcing strategies to meet these needs.

Key responsibilities:

• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand position requirements and develop targeted sourcing strategies.


• Utilise various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, networking events, and other innovative channels to identify potential candidates.


• Conduct thorough candidate research and talent mapping to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future openings.


• Engage passive candidates through effective outreach, including emails, phone calls, and messages.


• Screen and assess candidates' qualifications, experience and fit for the organisation, as well as influencing passive candidates to convert to active.  


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of candidate interactions and sourcing activities in the applicant tracking system. 


• Build and nurture relationships with potential candidates to ensure a positive candidate experience and long-term engagement.


• Stay informed about industry trends, talent market insights, and competitive intelligence to improve sourcing strategies.


• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to continuously identify opportunities for improvement in our processes and tools.

About you  

In order to set you up for success as a Sourcer at Wayve, we’re looking for the following skills and experience.  

Essential 

• Proven experience in a sourcing or a recruitment role, preferably within the technology industry. 


• Research and sourcing skills, confident using various sourcing tools and platforms.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, build relationships with and influence candidates.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.


• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.


• Familiarity with recruitment marketing and employer branding strategies would be advantageous.

This is a full-time role, based in our office in Sunnyvale.  At Wayve we want the best of all worlds so we operate a hybrid working policy that combines time together in our offices and workshops to fuel innovation, culture, relationships and learning, and time spent working from home.