Junior Talent Acquisition Manager (Remote, UK Based)

About us

• Meander is a global mentorship platform which helps people find and grow in careers that they are passionate about. We are an early stage startup with an ambitious vision to streamline career development and support people in their career decision making process
• Last year we raised a pre-seed round of $2.5M led by leading early-stage European VC firms Cherry Ventures and Mosaic Ventures, with further investment from a supergroup of angel investors including Bradley Horowitz (Google), Deb Liu (Ancestry), Ujjwal Singh (Meta), Paul Forster (Indeed), Phil Chambers (Peakon), and many more

About the job

• We are currently seeking a Junior Talent Acquisition Manager to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in recruiting top-notch mentors to join our platform.
• While prior work experience is not a requirement, we are looking for someone with excellent communication skills
• As a Junior Talent Acquisition Manager, you will be engaging with potential mentors, building relationships, and effectively conveying the value of joining our platform.
• In addition to communication skills, we are seeking candidates with a keen interest in recruitment and sales
• You will be responsible for effectively identifying and persuading potential mentors to join Meander, so a passion for these areas is essential
• This role requires someone who can think creatively, strategize, and execute recruitment initiatives with enthusiasm and determination.

Responsibilities

• Find the best mentors via a sourcing strategy
• Work with the Network and Community leads to create customised outreaches
• Lead 1st calls with prospective mentors to answer any questions before they join
• Act as a first point of contact before they sign up

Requirements

• Ability to think creatively about where we can find the best mentors (both offline and online) and novel ways to reach out to them
• Detail oriented with ability to handle high volumes of data
• Data-driven, analytical approach
• Strong interpersonal skills, high EQ
• Excellent communication skills, proficiency in English
• Passionate about career development topics (ideally experience in mentorship, psychology, coaching)
• High agency, entrepreneurial mindset. You thrive in a “zero to one” environment

How we work

• Remote (UK-based)
• Full time or part time options available but at least 20 hours per week
• Initial contract is for 4 months (May-August), with an option to discuss further engagement options at the end of the contract

Hiring process

• Please send an email  with
• A short introduction: who you are, where you are based, why you are interested in this position and in working with us
• Your CV (if you are a student and don’t have one, that’s alright; simply share a list of your previous engagements or notable achievements)
• We’ll be in touch shortly after receiving your email