Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience.
The opportunity
At Valtech, you'll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact and professional growth. We're looking for an experienced Senior Talent Partner to help shape and scale our teams across Europe.
This role combines talent acquisition expertise, stakeholder partnership and market insight to enable the growth of our business. You will work closely with leaders across Strategy, Client Partnerships, Experience, Product and Technology to attract exceptional talent and ensure we continue to build high-performing teams.
As a trusted advisor, you'll operate in a fast-paced consulting environment, bringing a proactive and data-driven approach to hiring while continuously seeking new ways to improve efficiency and candidate experience.
We are proud of:
- The work we do and the innovation we drive
- Our values of share, care and dare
- A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy
- Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration
The role
As a Senior Talent Partner you'll work alongside business leaders and hiring managers to deliver strategic talent solutions across a diverse range of disciplines.
This is both a delivery and advisory role. You'll own end-to-end hiring while acting as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, influencing hiring strategies and helping shape the future workforce needs of the business.
You will bring a consultative approach to talent acquisition, balancing immediate delivery requirements with longer-term capability building and market intelligence.
Operating within a digital transformation consultancy environment, you'll have the opportunity to support hiring across Strategy, Go-To-Market, Client Partner and Technology functions, helping Valtech continue to attract exceptional talent in highly competitive markets.
Role responsibilities
Talent Partnership
- Partner with senior stakeholders to understand business priorities and translate them into effective hiring strategies.
- Deliver end-to-end recruitment across a range of strategic and specialist roles.
- Provide market insight, talent intelligence and hiring recommendations to business leaders.
- Act as a trusted advisor throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external talent communities.
Delivery Excellence
- Drive efficient and high-quality hiring processes.
- Develop sourcing strategies to attract exceptional talent.
- Ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience.
- Leverage data and insights to improve recruitment effectiveness and decision-making.
- Contribute to continuous improvement across talent acquisition processes.
Strategic Hiring Expertise
- Support hiring across Strategy, Go-To-Market, Client Partner and Technology functions.
- Develop strong understanding of consulting talent markets and emerging capability needs.
- Partner with leaders to identify future talent requirements.
- Support business growth through proactive talent pipelining and market mapping.
Innovation and Ways of Working
- Embrace AI-enabled tools and modern approaches to talent acquisition.
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Experiment with new technologies and ways of working to enhance delivery and candidate experience.
- Share knowledge and best practices across the Talent team.
Must have qualifications
Talent Acquisition Expertise
- 7+ years of experience within talent acquisition or recruitment.
- A strong background hiring across technology and digital disciplines.
- Significant experience recruiting Go-To-Market, Strategy, Client Partner and consulting roles.
- Proven experience delivering in fast-paced and ambiguous environments.
- At least two years of experience within an in-house talent acquisition function.
- Experience partnering and collaborating effectively with dedicated sourcing teams to develop talent pipelines and deliver high-quality hiring outcomes.
- Ability to translate business priorities into effective hiring strategies and talent plans.
Stakeholder Management
- Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.
- Proven experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing hiring decisions.
- Ability to challenge constructively and provide consultative guidance.
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of business priorities.
- Comfortable operating with senior leaders in a matrixed and international environment.
Market Knowledge
- Deep understanding of technology and digital talent markets.
- Significant experience hiring across strategic, consulting and commercial functions.
- Experience supporting consulting or professional services organisations is highly desirable.
- Ability to translate market insights into practical hiring strategies.
- Passion for building diverse and high-performing teams.
Innovation Mindset
- Curiosity around AI and emerging technologies.
- Experience leveraging modern tools to improve ways of working.
- Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge traditional approaches.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
- A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
Nice to have qualifications
- Experience working within a digital transformation consultancy.
- Previous experience within agency recruitment and/or an RPO environment.
- Exposure to international or multi-market hiring.
- Experience recruiting senior and leadership-level talent.
- Familiarity with modern talent intelligence and AI-enabled recruiting tools.
- Experience operating within a recruiter and sourcer partnership model.
If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn.
Commitment to reaching all kinds of people
We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all.
The benefits
This is a 12 months Fixed Term Contract position based in Manchester. This is a hybrid role.
Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer:
- Flexibility, with remote and hybrid work options (country-dependent)
- Career advancement, with international mobility and professional development programs
- Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training and industry experts
Our benefits are tailored to each location. Your Talent Partner will provide full details during the hiring process.
Your application process
Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. Your CV should cover key information on relevant experiences and expertise. We do not require information such as age, gender, marital status, or a headshot in your application. We review all candidates based on skills, experience, and potential.
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We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know.
About Valtech
Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.
At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more.
At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate.
Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.