Head of Talent

  • Bloomsbury Football Foundation
  • Jan 29, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Bloomsbury Football Foundation is seeking a Head of Talent to play a critical role in shaping our future as we scale our impact across London and beyond.

As we grow from supporting 6,500 young people to 20,000 by 2028, this role will lead how we attract, hire and retain exceptional people across the organisation. Working closely with the Head of People and Executive Team, you ll build inclusive, scalable recruitment practices that enable rapid growth without compromising on quality or values.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and deliver the full end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from role scoping and sourcing through to offer and onboarding
  • Build scalable, data-driven hiring processes that support growth in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
  • Partner with hiring managers and senior leaders to anticipate workforce needs and develop proactive hiring plans
  • Strengthen Bloomsbury s employer brand and deliver an outstanding, values-aligned candidate experience
  • Build diverse talent pipelines using a range of sourcing channels and inclusive hiring approaches
  • Use recruitment data and insights to continuously improve systems, processes and outcomes

About You

  • Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment, with a hands-on and people-centred approach
  • Strong knowledge of ATS, sourcing tools and recruitment analytics
  • Confident communicator with the ability to build trust and credibility with candidates and stakeholders
  • Comfortable working in high-growth, evolving environments and taking ownership of outcomes
  • Strong interest in inclusive hiring and widening access to opportunity
  • Passionate about social impact and motivated by the power of football to transform lives

Read the full JD here.