Head of Talent

Join our client, a global digital‑experience group operating across gaming, sport and entertainment, as Head of Talent. This role is based in London, and you will lead a high‑performing Talent Acquisition function that can attract top talent quickly and with precision. You will partner with senior leaders to shape a TA strategy aligned to growth, build scalable processes, and elevate the candidate experience as the business expands across markets. You will energise and lead the internal TA team with a high‑tempo, high‑performance approach, modelling best practice and hiring with pace and care. You will deliver 25+ high‑quality hires per season, and personally own 4+ mission‑critical hires per season with urgency and precision. You will partner with the leadership team to shape a TA strategy aligned to growth priorities and market reality. You will build and optimise end‑to‑end TA operations to improve speed, visibility, and decision quality; enable managers to hire well. You will raise selection standards through data‑driven assessment, structured hiring, and consistent decision making. You will review and optimise external search partners, improving terms while maintaining quality. You will use technology and proactive market mapping to continually source and pipeline top talent. You will attract, assess, and close senior leaders, balancing business impact with cultural fit. You will bring differentiators such as proven, game‑changing hires using data‑driven techniques, cultural astuteness, and strong project management; experience in complex global organisations is valued, with iGaming experience helpful but not essential. In this role you will influence talent strategy across markets, work with a talented team, and help our client define how best to attract and retain top people as they grow. If you thrive in a demanding, fast‑paced environment and care about the art and science of hiring, you will fit right in. For all enquires please contact Dee Van Dyk - Dee@vankaizen.com