Head of Tech Talent Acquisition (They/She/He)

Glovo is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 70 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

If you’re here, it’s because you’re looking for an exciting ride. 

A ride that will fuel up your ambitions to take on a new challenge and stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone. 

We’ll deliver a non-vanilla culture built on talent, where we work to amplify the impact on millions of people, paving the way forward together. 

Not your usual app. We are the fastest-growing multi-category app connecting millions of users with businesses, and couriers, offering on-demand services from more than 170,000 local restaurants, grocers and supermarkets, and high street retail stores. We operate in more than 1500 cities across 23 countries. 

Together we revolutionise the way people connect with their everyday needs, from delivering essentials to connecting our ecosystem of users through innovative solutions powered by technology. For us, every day is filled with purpose.

What makes our ride unique? 

🤝 Our culture and strong values. 

💪 Our career development philosophy. 

🤝 Our commitment to being a force for good. 

 

We have a vision: Building the largest marketplace in your city, to give access to anything in minutes. And this is where your ride starts.

YOUR MISSION

As Head of Tech Talent Acquisition, you will define and drive the long-term talent strategy enabling our Product, Engineering, and Data organizations to scale with quality, speed, and diversity.

You will lead a team of senior recruiters, building a high-performing TA function that acts as a strategic partner to executive leadership. You will shape how we attract, assess, and hire world-class technical talent, ensuring our hiring capabilities are a competitive advantage for the business.

This role is focused on building scalable systems, elevating leadership capability within the TA organization, and influencing executive decision-making around workforce planning, org design, and talent investments.

 

THE JOURNEY

• Translate business priorities into scalable hiring strategies across Engineering, Product, Data, Security, and emerging technical domains
• Act as a trusted advisor to C-level and senior Tech leadership on org design, hiring roadmaps and talent market trends
• Define operating rhythms, performance standards, and career paths that elevate recruiting as a strategic discipline
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Tech Recruiters, setting clear standards for quality, speed, stakeholder management, and candidate experience
• Balance delivery and leadership - allocating roles effectively while stepping in where impact is highest
• Elevate hiring quality through structured assessments, calibration practices, and strong bar-raising culture
• Leverage data and market intelligence to improve funnel health, time-to-hire, diversity representation, and hiring predictability
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing strategies, employer branding within tech communities, and candidate experience
• Partner with leadership, marketing, and employer branding teams to build compelling narratives that attract top talent

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

• 6+ years of experience in Technical Talent Acquisition,plus 3+  yeas of experience leading teams and scaling TA functions in international, high-growth environments
• Proven track record defining and executing hiring strategies for complex technical organizations
• Strong business acumen and credibility when partnering with senior Tech leaders
• Deep understanding of technical landscapes (software engineering, architecture, data, product development)
• Strong ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, driving impact through others
• Strong analytical mindset with experience leveraging data to influence decision-making and improve performance
• Demonstrated success building scalable recruiting organizations, processes, and capability frameworks
• Strong leadership presence, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment
• Passion for building inclusive, diverse, and high-performing teams
• High ownership mindset and ability to navigate ambiguity in fast-paced environments

Individuals representing diverse profiles, and abilities, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don't meet our musts don't let it stop you, we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable.

We believe driven talent deserves:

• 🌟 An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action.
• 💪 Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak.
• 🍔 Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings!
• 💳 Discounts on transportation, food, and even kindergarten expenses.
• 🏊 Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized.
• 🏖️ Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year!
• 👪 Enhanced parental leave, and office-based nursery.
• 🧠 Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds - all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard. 

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life? 

Delve into our culture by taking a peek at our Instagram and check out our Linkedin and website!

 

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds – all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard.

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life?

Delve into our culture by taking a peek at our Instagram and check out our Linkedin and website!