Talent Partner

The Company We’re Octopus Legacy: one of the fastest growing tech companies in the country, part of the UK’s most exciting and best-trusted group (you may have heard of some of our sister companies…) and we have a mission. We’re on a path to scale, aiming to become a household name while transforming a long-established industry and helping our customers prepare for, and find support after, death. But we can’t do it alone, and that’s why we’re assembling a team of top performers to build with us. Ready to be part of something big? The Role At Octopus Legacy, we’re on a mission to make end-of-life planning simple and accessible for everyone. As a fast-growing startup, we’re scaling quickly – and hiring exceptional people is at the heart of that journey. We’re looking for our second recruiter to join the team and work alongside (and report into) the Head of People. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll help us build a world-class team at speed. You’ll need to be scrappy, creative, and driven by outcomes. This is not your typical talent role – we’re looking for someone who’s excited by innovation, comfortable experimenting, and passionate about leveraging technology, especially AI, to reimagine how great hiring is done. You’ll play a key role in embedding AI-driven recruitment tools and strategies across the funnel - from intelligent sourcing and automated CV screening to smart scheduling and even AI-assisted interviewing. We want someone who’s not just willing to try new things, but eager to lead the charge in transforming traditional hiring practices. Most importantly, you’ll need to deeply align with our values of optimism, hard work, and customer-first thinking. These aren’t just words on a wall – they guide every decision we make, and we’re looking for someone who truly embodies them. Key Responsibilities: * Own and manage the end-to-end recruitment process for a range of roles - especially high-volume and high-impact positions * Build strong partnerships with hiring managers to deeply understand team goals, define role requirements, and shape hiring plans that support our scale * Hiring manager talent capability and also data as well * Proactively source top talent using a mix of channels - job boards, LinkedIn, events and referrals * Champion the use of AI and automation in recruitment, helping to identify, test, and roll out tools that streamline sourcing, screening, and candidate engagement * Continuously experiment with and refine sourcing strategies using data, hiring metrics, and feedback loops * Deliver an exceptional candidate experience at every stage of the funnel - from first message to first day * Embed our values in every hiring touchpoint, acting as a true ambassador of our culture * Represent Octopus Legacy at career fairs, industry events, and online communities to build our employer brand * Help shape and improve our recruitment processes, content, and playbooks as we scale * Ensure accurate tracking and reporting in our ATS (Greenhouse), and keep the engine running with clean data * Partner on onboarding to ensure every new hire feels welcome, aligned, and ready to hit the ground running * Partner with hiring managers to build their talent capability, coaching them on structured interviewing, assessment, and calibration so hiring decisions are consistent and high-quality. * Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers throughout the process, challenging and guiding where needed rather than simply taking briefs. * Use recruitment data to drive decisions and tell a story , tracking metrics like time-to-hire, pipeline conversion, source effectiveness, and offer-acceptance rates, and using those insights to improve process and influence stakeholders. * Report on hiring performance and share data-led recommendations with the wider team and leadership. Who Are You? * A proven track record of getting things done in fast-paced environments - ideally in a high-growth startup or scale-up * 5+ years of in-house experience * Experienced in high volume recruitment * You’re a proactive, hands on problem solver * You have a growth mindset, a hunger to learn, and the resilience to thrive when things move fast or change often * You’re a confident communicator and relationship builder - you know how to earn trust with hiring managers, and you make candidates feel at ease * You thrive in chaos, managing multiple roles and priorities without dropping the ball * You’re excited about using AI and modern tools to hire smarter, faster, and more effectively * You care deeply about people and culture, and you instinctively hire with values in mind * You bring energy, optimism, and curiosity to everything you do Our Mission When people think about planning for death they think about wills, life insurance and funerals. We take these cold processes and turn them into something more human. Share more than money: leave voice notes, music, recipes. Shape a legacy that connects you while you're here. And after you're gone. Founded by Sam after his mum died suddenly, we’re a group of people who work in death because we’ve been affected by it. We know the difference a good plan makes, and what it’s like when there isn’t one. Death can come between us, leave mess, legal fees, frustration. But it can also make us stronger. We see a world where people talk openly about death, and work out the real meaning of legacy, one that connects to them. We’re here to make that world happen.  Benefits: * Octopus share incentive scheme. * Hybrid working (London Bridge). * Flexible holiday + extra day off for your Birthday. * Work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks per year. * Vitality Health & Life Insurance.  * Pension scheme. * Enhanced parental leave. * Free Will & LPAs + discounts on other Octopus services. * Cycle to Work Scheme and access to the Electric Vehicle (EV) Salary Sacrifice Scheme. * Octopus Giving: we match any charitable fundraising that you do up to £500.  * Octopus Springboard: where we help our employees become fully-fledged entrepreneurs. * Dog friendly office. * Breakfast every day, snacks and wellness activities. We know that to be truly innovative, we need to have a diverse team around us. That is why Octopus Legacy is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About Inspira Education Inspira Education Group is one of the fastest-growing edtech startups in the US. We started with a simple mission to democratize access to high-quality coaching so that every student in the world has an equal opportunity to access the best opportunities.  As the world’s leading network of top admissions coaches in medical, legal, business, and college studies, we’re building software and services in one place—disrupting long-entrenched application processes with products and experiences that strive to provide an equal platform for candidates from diverse backgrounds worldwide.  As one of the fastest-growing edtech firms in the world, we are backed by some of the leading venture capital firms and investors in the world, including Zeev Ventures, Quiet Capital, Craft Ventures and Jeff Fluhr (Founder of Stubhub). The Role At Inspira Education, we recognize that our people are our greatest asset, and we are excited to grow our team! We are on the lookout for an exceptional Talent Partner to join our dynamic talent acquisition team. You'll work directly with our founders to build a high-performance team that will define the future of our Series A ed-tech startup. This is more than just a recruiting role. You'll be shaping how we hire, who we hire, and the culture we build. You’ll be responsible for bringing in functional heads and key leaders as we scale, leaving behind a lasting mark on our company. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of specialized experience in recruitment and will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the entire hiring process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and ultimately securing top-tier talent. Your expertise will contribute significantly to our mission of attracting and retaining exceptional individuals who will drive our organization forward. This is an in-person role requiring 5 days/week in our NYC office (Gramercy). Why this role is unique * Legacy-building opportunity: You’re not just filling roles—you’re creating the foundation of our future team * Work with founders: Get direct access to leadership and influence key decisions * See your impact: The leaders you bring in will shape the company’s trajectory * Fast-paced, high-growth environment: We’re scaling quickly, and you’ll be at the center of it all Responsibilities * Oversee the entire recruitment process, including creating job postings, sourcing and screening candidates, participating in interviews, checking references, verifying background checks, and preparing offer letters for successful candidates * Collaborate directly with our co-founders to identify and hire key leaders, while establishing effective recruitment strategies * Implement effective strategies to help our high-performing team grow; we are a Series A startup hiring for numerous new roles * You'll champion our story, ensuring Inspira is seen as a top destination for exceptional talent * We’re not looking for traditional recruiting. You’ll leverage creative approaches, data-driven insights, and hustle to bring in high-caliber candidates * Participate in the implementation of new and ongoing recruitment initiatives, utilizing innovative and creative approaches to engage and hire key members of our team * Report on recruitment activities weekly, preparing updates for review with the founding team and other assigned hiring managers * Work in sync with the management team to ensure we are delivering an exceptional candidate experience * Ensure compliance with recruiting processes by collaborating with HR and hiring managers to foster strong relationships * Create comprehensive sourcing reports, and data sheets for pipeline pass-throughs, and assess the quality of candidate and hiring data * Assist in assessing organizational needs to support recruitment initiatives * Manage all external job postings for assigned roles * Perform additional duties as needed Qualifications * 5+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience in a scaling startup, we highly prefer candidates who have recruited for various departments, e.g., Marketing, Sales, Finance, CS, etc. * Experience sourcing, recruiting, and hiring for net new Heads of Department, Individual Contributors, Sr. Level, Management Level, and C-Suite positions * Self-starter, ability to think on your own and creatively solve problems * Strong collaboration skills and an ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment * Excellent understanding of sourcing passive candidates with a keen ability to use data to drive passive candidate outreach to conversion * Proficiency with ATS technology - we use Greenhouse * Systems capabilities: Google Suite, LinkedIn, Slack * Strong project management skills and ability to manage deadlines * Effective communication skills (influential across written, verbal, and presentation) * Strong analytical skills and data analysis capabilities * In-house, startup recruiting experience is a must What we look for * A passion for cultivating authentic connections  * Individuals who embody a winning attitude  * A mindset fueled by curiosity  * Determination to hustle and overcome challenges  * An infectious enthusiasm and adaptability  * Boundless energy and relentless tenacity  WHY YOU'LL LOVE INSPIRA * Amazing people with a great vision and values * Mission-driven team culture focused on student success * Your work directly impacts the lives and careers of students across the globe * Health, dental, and vision insurance, base plans 100% employer paid * Flexible paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays * 401(k) with company match The compensation for this role is: $120k base + 20-30k bonus. Actual salary is dependent upon several factors, including the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities and geographic location. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive will be finalized at the offer. The pay range is subject to the discretion of the Company.   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information about our company, please visit our website: Inspira Education Group [https://www.inspiraeducationgroup.com/].   Inspira Education Group does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in providing employment opportunities and benefits.