Talent Acquisition Specialist
City of London Permanent, Full-time – 5 days onsite
Who we are We are an energy trading company generating liquidity across global commodities markets. We combine deep trading expertise with proprietary technology and the power of data science to be the best-in-class. Our understanding of volatile, data-intensive markets is a key part of our edge .
At Dare, you will be joining a team of ambitious individuals who challenge themselves and each other. We have a culture of empowering exceptional people to become the best version of themselves. The Role As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you’ll be central to delivering to our hiring plans. You’ll own end-to-end recruiting from intake and for a range of teams, ensuring a best‑in‑class experience for candidates and stakeholders. You’ll report to the Talent Acquisition Manager and partner closely with hiring managers across the business. What you’ll be doing Partner with the Talent Acquisition Manager and stakeholders to define requirements through structured, insight-driven role briefs.
Craft compelling job briefs and align on candidate profiles and assessment criteria to attract the best talent for Dare.
Own 360° recruitment: strategic sourcing, outreach, screening, assessment coordination, interviewing, debriefs.
Build and maintain strong, diverse pipelines using multiple channels.
Run an efficient process: conduct initial screening interviews and add structured feedback to our ATS, schedule interviews, keep candidates informed, and provide constructive feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Leverage our ATS, ensuring it's continuously updated with high-quality, compliant data.
Track recruiting metrics (e.g., time‑to‑hire, pipeline conversion, interview quality/feedback, candidate experience) to drive continuous improvement.
Champion an exceptional candidate experience at every touchpoint.
Support early careers hiring, in assessment centres and interviewing.
What you’ll bring Proven in-house recruiting experience with full-cycle recruitment ownership.
Ability to recruit across different areas of the business as we grow – Core Business, Finance, Business Operations, Trading, Power Risk & Operations, Technology and everything in between.
Strong stakeholder management and a passion for delivering outstanding candidate experience.
Hands-on experience with ATS platforms (we use Team Tailor) and LinkedIn Recruiter, talent databases, and creative outreach strategies.
Comfortable leveraging AI to streamline sourcing and screening.
Ability to influence and coach stakeholders, driving high-bar hiring decisions.
Build trust with candidates and teams; communicate with clarity and discretion.
Use data to prioritise, report progress, and refine processes.
Ability to operate autonomously, escalate thoughtfully, and safeguard confidential information.
Anticipate bottlenecks, problem‑solve proactively, and manage time effectively.
Experience in a high-growth scale-up environment, ideally with exposure to financial services, trading or commodities.
Benefits & perks Competitive salary
Vitality health insurance and dental cover
38 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
Pension scheme
Annual Bluecrest health checks
A personal learning & development budget of £5000
Free gym membership
Specsavers vouchers
Enhanced family leave
Cycle to Work scheme
Credited Deliveroo dinner account
Office massage therapy
Freshly served office breakfast twice a week
Fully stocked fridge and pantry
Social events and a games room
Diversity matters We believe in a workplace where our people can fulfil their potential, whatever their background or whomever they are. We celebrate the breadth of experience and see this as critical to problem-solving and to Dare thriving as a business. Our culture rewards curiosity and drive, so the best ideas triumph and everyone here can make an impact. Please let us know ahead of the interview and testing processes if you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance during the application process.