Senior Talent Acquisition Manager - Tech - 12 month FTC

At Zego, we know that traditional motor insurance holds good drivers back. It’s too complicated, too expensive, and it doesn't take into account how well you actually drive. 

That’s why, since 2016, we’ve been on a mission to change all of that. Our mission at Zego is to offer the lowest priced insurance for good drivers.

From van drivers and gig workers to everyday car drivers, our customers are our driving force — they’re at the heart of everything we do.

We’ve sold tens of millions of policies so far, and raised over $200 million in funding. And we’re only just getting started.

We’re looking for a dynamic Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to lead hiring across our Engineering and Data functions. In this role, you’ll shape and deliver strategies that attract exceptional technical talent, elevate our employer brand, and create a best-in-class candidate and hiring manager experience. You’ll act as a trusted partner to senior engineering leaders, ensuring every hire raises the bar and strengthens our culture. Please note: This is a 12 month maternity cover contract

• Partner with Engineering and Data leadership to understand workforce plans, shape hiring strategies, and deliver high-quality, diverse shortlists of exceptional talent.
• Own the full recruitment lifecycle – from role scoping and proactive sourcing (LinkedIn, referrals, communities) through to assessment, offer, and onboarding – ensuring pace, rigour, and an excellent experience for all stakeholders.
• Use hiring data and insights to continuously refine sourcing strategies, improve funnel efficiency, and influence decision-making with clear metrics and reporting.
• Lead and nurture external agency partnerships to ensure aligned briefs, timely updates, and an outstanding candidate journey.
• Champion Zego’s employer brand across engineering and data communities, leveraging storytelling, social content, and outreach to build awareness and attract top talent.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the hiring process through automation and AI-driven tools that improve efficiency and candidate quality.
• Deliver a consistent, world-class experience for candidates and hiring managers, fostering transparency, inclusivity, and excellence at every stage.
  

• You’re well-rounded: You’ve built trusted partnerships with Engineering leaders, hiring the kind of talent that drives innovation, accelerates delivery, and strengthens team performance
• You work at pace: You thrive in start-up or scale-up environments, balancing speed with quality and adapting quickly as priorities evolve.
• You know what great looks like: You set a high bar for talent and take pride in building teams that raise the performance, diversity, and ambition of the organisation.
• You know how to measure success: You’re data-driven and analytical, using insights and metrics to show the tangible impact of hiring decisions on team performance and business outcomes.
• You’re always one step ahead: You build and maintain future-fit talent pipelines, proactively engaging top candidates and ensuring Zego is ready to hire ahead of demand.
  

Joining Zego is a career-defining move. People go further here, reaching their full potential to achieve extraordinary things. 

We’re spread throughout the UK and Europe, and united by our drive to get things done. We’re proud of our company and our culture – a friendly and inclusive space where we can lift each other up and celebrate our wins every day.

Together, we’re setting the bar higher, delivering exceptional work that makes a difference. Our people are the most important part of our story, and everyone here plays a role. There’s loads of room to learn and grow, and you’ll get the freedom to steer your career wherever you want.

You’ll work alongside a talented group who embrace each other's differences and aren’t afraid of a challenge. We recognise our achievements, learn from our mistakes, and help each other to be the best we can be. Together, we’re making insurance matter. 

We believe that teams work better when they have time to collaborate and space to get things done. We call it Zego Hybrid. We ask you to spend at least one day a week in our central London office. We think it’s a good mix of collaborative face time and flexible home-working, setting us up to achieve the right balance between work and life.

We believe in the power of AI to meaningfully improve how we work - helping us move faster, think differently, and focus on what matters most. At Zego, we encourage people to stay curious and intentional about how AI is leveraged in their work and teams to drive practical impact every day. This is your chance to do the most meaningful work of your career - and we’ll provide you with the tools, support, and freedom to do it well.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

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