The Incubator for AI (i.AI) exists to pioneer transformative applications of AI to build a better Britain backed by the Prime Minister and operating at the digital centre of government. We move at start-up pace, work with exceptional technical talent, and take on problems that matter. The Talent team is at the heart of that mission. Without the right people, none of it is possible.
This is not a typical government recruitment role. You will be hiring world-class researchers, engineers, policy experts and operational leaders into one of the most ambitious and fast-moving technical teams in UK government often in a highly competitive market where speed, quality and candidate experience can make the difference between landing exceptional talent and losing them to a frontier AI lab or a well-funded start-up. You will need to be sharp, proactive and genuinely passionate about the work we do.
As a Senior Talent Partner you will work shoulder to shoulder with hiring teams across i.AI, acting as a trusted advisor on attraction strategy, assessment design and candidate experience. You will run end-to-end campaigns, often at pace and across competing priorities, and be the person candidates and hiring managers turn to when they need expert guidance and reassurance that the process is in safe hands.
The role carries real responsibility and genuine stretch. If you are looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact on an organisation doing important work and where your contribution will be visible and valued this is it.
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Full cycle recruitment and onboarding: You will own roles from first conversation with a hiring manager through to a candidates first day scoping roles, designing assessments, managing the candidate journey and ensuring the experience is exceptional throughout. Candidates who join i.AI should feel it was the best process they have ever been through.
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Expert coordination: Owning multiple live vacancies and supporting several candidates through recruitment and onboarding at the same time. You will need to manage competing demands, coordinate across different stakeholders and keep activity moving smoothly and efficiently.
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Process improvement and escalation: i.AI is always looking for better ways to do things. You will spot opportunities to sharpen processes, improve how we attract and assess talent, and make the service work better for candidates and hiring teams. When things get complex or contentious, you will be a confident point of escalation with the judgement to navigate it.
