hedgehog lab is a globally renowned tech consultancy with two decades of experience and a reputation as true masters of our craft. Proudly operating from the heart of Northern England, we are on a mission to digitally craft a better world by delivering transformative solutions that align seamlessly with strategic visions.

Our culture thrives on turning constraints into catalysts for innovation, empowering our team to tackle the most complex technical challenges with confidence, architecting scalable and innovative solutions that future-proof businesses. Beyond our award-winning work, we’re also known for our Flexa-certified company culture.

We’re looking for a passionate Talent Acquisition Advisor who thrives in an environment where expertise, curiosity, and impact converge. If you’re ready to help shape the future and create digital products that leave a lasting legacy, we’d love to hear from you.

The Opportunity:

• Our Mission: Become the most respected technology consultancy in the world, leading the industry in innovation and client satisfaction.
• Your Mission:To proactively build, nurture, and maintain a high-quality talent pipeline, connecting exceptional individuals with opportunities to shape the future of our consultancy. You will champion our core value "People are our greatest asset" by ensuring we attract, engage, and connect with the best talent in the North of England and beyond.

Aims:

• Develop, maintain and nurture a robust talent pipeline across key roles to support our ambitious growth goals.
• Build strong relationships with potential candidates, positioning our consultancy as an employer of choice.
• Establish innovative strategies for outreach and engagement to attract top-tier talent.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand workforce needs and ensure alignment with strategic recruitment objectives.

Measures of Success:

• A well-maintained and engaged talent pool, ready for immediate and future hiring needs.
• Strong relationships with candidates, reflected in high engagement and positive feedback.
• Active partnerships with local talent communities, universities, and industry networks.
• Enhanced employer brand presence in the North of England, reflected in increased applications and positive candidate feedback.

About You:

• Proven experience in talent acquisition, outreach, or recruitment, specifically in the technology sector and consultancies.
• Skilled in sourcing and engaging candidates for technology-focused roles, with a deep understanding of the tech recruitment landscape.
• Experience building and nurturing talent pipelines, keeping candidates engaged for future opportunities.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with a passion for connecting people to meaningful opportunities.
• Proficient in using sourcing tools, recruitment platforms, and social media for talent acquisition.
• Analytical mindset, with experience in tracking outreach metrics and pipeline performance.
• Demonstrates creativity and innovation in attracting and engaging top-tier talent.
• Commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the talent pipeline.
• Familiarity with the North of England’s talent market and strong connections to local tech communities.

Note: Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often refrain from applying to positions unless they meet all the specified criteria. If you believe you possess the necessary qualities for this role but do not fulfil every requirement, don't hesitate to apply. We actively encourage you to showcase your skills and what you can contribute.

Our interview process:

Stage 1️⃣ - Intro call with a member of the Talent team (30 mins Google Meet)

Stage 2️⃣ - Interview with our Head of People, Aimé (60 mins Google Meet)

Why hedgehog lab?

• Rated #1 in the UK onClutch for mobile development.
• Our People are our greatest asset, and we are so proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work, as rated by 93% of our business.
• We’re a fully Flexified Employer, certified by Flexa. We know a one size fits all approach doesn’t work for everyone, we work with our employees to establish a model that benefits both parties.
• We received the Advanced Award in the North of Tyne Combined Authority Good Work Pledge.
• Check out our Glassdoor reviews!
• Inclusive environment. We never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, genetics, disability or age. From menopausal support to neurodiversity adjustments, we’ll continue to foster an inclusive culture at the lab where everyone can let their authentic selves shine.

What we offer:

🏖️ 36 days paid holidays (UK), including bank holidays.

🏖️30 days paid holidays (Bulgaria), including public holidays and special leave days

🏡 Flexible working environment. We understand that not one approach fits everyone. Whether they are working from the office or home, we fully support our team in whichever way they prefer to work.

👶 Enhanced parental policies.

🧠 A transparent and open company culture where politics are shunned, and everyone works as a team.

📖 Annual learning & development budget (Global) plus 4 days L&D leave, which renews every year

💙Annual wellbeing budget (Global) plus 2 paid wellbeing days to use as you feel fit

💌 Free therapy sessions with Spill (Global). Mental health is paramount to us. Our partner, Spill, is a Slack-integrated therapy app available to all our staff at no extra cost

💰 Bippit financial wellbeing service (UK) gives everyone access to a professionally-qualified financial coach, tools and resources to alleviate money stresses.

🏥 Bupa health plan (UK). This cash plan enables UK employees to claim back cash back for a selection of routine health expenses

🐴 1 volunteering day a year. Volunteer and contribute to a cause of your choice (Global)

🥳 Monthly payday socials and annual Summer and Christmas parties. We also like to celebrate important cultural milestones.

🚴‍♀️ Cycle-to-Work scheme (UK)

🏄 Multisport card (Bulgaria). Access to over 1000 facilities and 500 activities nationwide

Diversity & inclusion statement

We strongly believe that having diversity within our team is integral to doing our best work and creating the most innovative products for our customers. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply to our roles.

We’re a family-friendly employer with a culture based on trust, autonomy and flexibility. With a current 85% FlexScore®, we’re learning as we go. By listening to our team and always asking for feedback, we can continue to improve and offer a working environment worthy of attracting the most creative and dedicated people in technology.

If you require any adjustments to submit an application for a vacancy, or if you require any reasonable adjustment should you be invited to interview, please let us know.

For any questions about this role or future opportunities, please contact Holly Orange, Senior Talent Acquisition Adviser, at holly.orange@hedgehoglab.com or talent@hedgehoglab.com