Technical Talent Sourcer

Job Description

Location: London, UK

Division: Ticketmaster International

Line Manager: Director of Recruitment

Contract Terms: Permanent, preferred working hours 12-8pm, hybrid / remote working

THE TEAM

The Recruitment team sits within the HR function and manages the full recruitment cycle for vacancies across Ticketmaster for global markets, US, UK, Canada, Central Europe, Middle East etc. This position will be looking after roles from interns through to senior levels across the globe.

THE JOB

The Technical Talent Sourcer will partner with the Senior Recruitment Advisor for Technology providing a vital talent pool to assist in the direct recruitment of tech talent at Ticketmaster. You will take ownership of finding and proactively attracting industry leading professionals primarily in the field of engineering. Other areas you may work across are product, architecture, IT, development, operational and digital functions.

You will manage talent pipelines ensuring that Ticketmaster is accessing diverse external tech talent communities and supporting our recruitment team in delivering excellent service levels to business stakeholders.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
• Working alongside recruitment advisors to support hiring managers in filling all roles within designated client group, across global markets
• Offer support with active and future job vacancies:
• Track and take ownership of talent pipelining for upcoming Ticketmaster vacancies
• Drive recruitment practices which encourage direct hiring
• Work with members of the wider recruitment team to manage and support candidates
• Drive direct recruitment channels through social media and job boards
• Proactively and directly source candidates for roles, through resources such as LinkedIn, job boards, etc.
• Offer suggestions for better and different selection methods with recruiters and hiring managers, thus allowing managers to select more effectively and in an efficient manner, reducing time-to-hire
• Work with wider recruitment team to encourage line managers to develop networking events that promote Ticketmaster as an employer of choice, then talent banking any CVs when required and contacting relevant candidates
• Communicate and target candidates which have been talent pooled from previous recruitment campaigns, promoting job opportunities to these audiences
• Follow Workday best practice guidelines regarding process and usage
• Consistently operate as a Brand Ambassador of Ticketmaster
• Build partnerships with Universities and Colleges to access tech talent pools
• Create relationships with external tech talent meetup groups and diversity forums to engage new talent into our organisation
• Deliver any duties and ad hoc projects as instructed by the Director of Recruitment

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL SKILLS)
• Proven experience in a tech/engineering recruitment role (agency or inhouse)
• Proven commitment to excellent candidate communication throughout recruitment processes
• Experienced user of LinkedIn Recruiter
• Proven experience of championing and implementing direct sourcing strategies
• Experience conducting phone screenings
• Demonstrable experience of maintaining strong and diverse tech talent pools
• Knowledge of relevant job boards, meetup groups and talent communities
• Ability to effectively use social media tools and online databases to attract and source talent

YOU (BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS)
• Be able to work flexible hours to accommodate global time zones, 12-8pm preferred
• Confident in negotiating and selling opportunities to candidates
• Excellent communication skills with capability to engage internally and externally at all levels
• Highly organised with strong time and task management skills
• Highly motivated and the ability to multi-task in a pressurised environment with often-shifting priorities
• Aware of market trends and identify new potential attraction sources
• Effective team player with the ability to also work on own initiative
• To hold honest relationships and take accountability for their work
• A drive to achieve results that are commercially viable

TICKETMASTER VALUES

Reliability – We understand that fans and clients rely on us to power their live event experiences, and we rely on each other to make it happen.

Teamwork - We believe individual achievement pales in comparison to the level of success that can be achieved by a team

Integrity – We are committed to the highest moral and ethical standards on behalf of the countless partners and stakeholders we represent

Belonging - We are committed to building a culture in which all people can be their authentic selves, have an equal voice and opportunities to thrive.

CULTURE

We're fans who help fans everywhere get into the live events they love. A proud division of Live Nation Entertainment, Ticketmaster has changed the way the world connects with their favourite artists, teams, and shows, and we continue to shape innovation every day. We're not just selling tickets (though we do that better than anyone else), we're enriching lives one amazing experience at a time. And we think that's pretty amazing. If you're passionate about the magic of live entertainment like we are, and you want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you.

We have a 'Fan First' mindset, placing customers at the heart of everything we do. Whether working behind the scenes or engaging directly with the 'Fan' you will be part of a culture that supports and enriches the fan experience. Your work, our passion… delivering world class experiences – Fan First.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-roe211-13-58-151-231-42 in your application.