Talent Sourcing Specialist (Technology) 6 month FTC

About the Role CFC's Technology & Operations team is entering an exciting phase of growth, and we're looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to help shape the future of our tech hiring. Working closely with a Senior TA Partner, you'll play a key role in attracting and engaging exceptional talent across a broad range of technology-focused roles. From building high-quality talent pipelines to delivering an outstanding candidate experience, you'll help position CFC as an employer of choice within the tech community. Partnering with hiring managers across Data & AI, Technology, Product, Agile and Operations teams, you'll develop a deep understanding of business priorities, team objectives and hiring roadmaps, enabling you to deliver diverse, high-quality shortlists for critical roles. You will be responsible for sourcing and engaging with active and passive technology talent across Software Engineering, Product, Agile and Operations through direct sourcing, networking and market mapping. Build and maintain high-quality talent pipelines to support both immediate hiring needs and future growth plans. Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, key milestones and team objectives. Develop tailored sourcing strategies for each opportunity, leveraging LinkedIn, job boards, professional networks and specialist platforms. Build meaningful relationships with candidates, understanding their career aspirations and providing an exceptional candidate experience. Act as an ambassador for CFC, promoting our employer brand, culture and technology roadmap to the external market. Champion innovative and creative recruitment practices, using Pinpoint (ATS), technical assessments and video interviewing tools to drive efficiency and enhance the hiring process. Work closely with the TA Coordinator to ensure a seamless recruitment journey, including offer management, pre-employment screening and recruitment administration. If you're passionate about technology recruitment, enjoy building relationships and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you. About the role Source and engage both active and passive technology talent across Software Engineering, Product, Agile and Operations through direct sourcing, networking and market mapping. Build and maintain high-quality talent pipelines to support both immediate hiring needs and future growth plans Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, key milestones and team objectives Develop tailored sourcing strategies for each opportunity, leveraging LinkedIn, job boards, professional networks and specialist platforms. Build meaningful relationships with candidates, understanding their career aspirations and providing an exceptional candidate experience. Act as an ambassador for CFC, promoting our employer brand, culture and technology roadmap to the external market. Champion innovative recruitment practices, using Pinpoint (ATS), technical assessments and video interviewing tools to drive efficiency and enhance the hiring process. Work closely with the TA Coordinator to ensure a seamless recruitment journey, including offer management, pre-employment screening and recruitment administration. If you're passionate about technology recruitment, enjoy building relationships and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you. About you Proven experience in a candidate sourcing role, ideally gain in-house, within a technology-focused start-up, scale-up, or high-growth environment. Experience within Financial Services would be advantageous but not essential. A strong track record of identifying, engaging, and converting both active and passive talent through professional networks and online communities such as LinkedIn and GitHub. Highly skilled in advanced sourcing methodologies, including Boolean and X-Ray search, talent mapping, competitor intelligence, market mapping, and pipeline development. Experience designing and executing targeted sourcing strategies across multiple technology disciplines, including Software Engineering, Product, Agile, Data, and Infrastructure/Operations. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously, balancing competing priorities while maintaining a high-quality candidate experience. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner effectively with hiring managers and influence recruitment outcomes. Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment technologies; we use Pinpoint at CFC. Naturally curious about technology and talent trends, with a passion for building diverse talent pipelines and proactively connecting with exceptional candidates. Core Values Love what you do: We show up each day ready to take on the world. Our passion and intensity set us apart and makes the difference to our colleagues, customers, brokers and carriers. Challenge everything: We’re never afraid to question the way that things are done and we constantly challenge ourselves and others to makes things better. Have fun, be good: Insurance is a serious business, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We make it fun to work at CFC, we welcome all viewpoints, and we treat everyone how we would expect to be treated.