Associate Talent Partner

Wayve

. Independently manage end-to-end recruitment for high-volume frontline, technical, specialist, and manager-level Fleet Operations roles across the UK, Europe, and beyond .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruitment, particularly in high-volume and specialist roles within fleet operations and related industries. Capable of building candidate pipelines, managing stakeholder relationships, and utilizing recruitment data to enhance hiring strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle RecruitmentHigh-Volume RecruitmentDirect Sourcing SkillsStakeholder ManagementApplicant Tracking Systems

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitmentHigh-Volume RecruitmentDirect SourcingCandidate Pipeline DevelopmentAssessment Process ImprovementVolume-Hiring Campaign DesignMarket MappingRecruitment Data AnalysisStructured InterviewingFeedback Management

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailJudgmentConsultative Relationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking SystemsAshbyRecruitment Data ToolsMarket Intelligence Tools

Industry Keywords

Fleet OperationsAutomotiveLogisticsManufacturingField OperationsMobilityHigh-Volume Operational EnvironmentsGlobal Recruitment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage end-to-end recruitment for high-volume frontline, technical, specialist, and manager-level Fleet Operations roles across the UK, Europe, and beyond
Build representative candidate pipelines through direct sourcing and multiple attraction channels
Develop scalable hiring approaches for Vehicle Safety Operators and other core roles
Partner with hiring managers and Directors on role definition, assessment, market conditions, candidate quality, and closing strategies
Deliver an inclusive, transparent, and well-managed candidate experience
Support structured interviewing, timely feedback, and consistent hiring decisions
Use recruitment data and market intelligence to monitor progress, identify risks and bottlenecks, and improve funnel performance
Partner with Talent Acquisition, People, Finance, and Fleet Operations on workforce planning, employer branding, and process improvements
Manage full-cycle recruitment from intake and market mapping through offer and close
Design and execute scalable volume-hiring campaigns and improve assessment processes
Build consultative stakeholder relationships and use insights to inform hiring decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated success independently delivering full-cycle recruitment in a fast-paced or scaling organisation
Experience recruiting across high-volume/frontline and specialist or manager-level positions
Confidence and judgement to advise senior stakeholders, challenge assumptions, and translate business needs into effective hiring strategies
Strong direct-sourcing skills and experience building pipelines via multiple attraction channels
Hands-on, adaptable, highly organised, with strong attention to detail and ability to balance competing priorities
Comfortable using applicant tracking systems, recruitment data, and market insights
Experience recruiting within fleet operations, automotive, logistics, manufacturing, field operations, mobility, or other high-volume operational environments is desirable
Experience supporting hiring in multiple countries or working with globally distributed stakeholders may be helpful
Familiarity with Ashby or a similar applicant tracking system is an advantage
Experience designing or improving volume-hiring campaigns, recruitment events, or structured assessment processes is desirable
Prior experience in a startup or scale-up environment is valued

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful equity, sharing in the ownership and long term success of Wayve
Relocation support and visa sponsorship where applicable
Hybrid working, core hours and the chance to work hands on in vehicle workshops and labs
Learning and development budgets with support for training, conferences and growth
Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, retirement or pension where applicable, access to therapists, wellbeing partnerships, team socials and more