Cherry Ventures is supporting our portfolio with this hire

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

As we scale rapidly, we are looking for a Lead of Talent Acquisition who can build a world-class hiring function, ensuring we attract and retain the best talent to support our ambitious goals.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute a talent acquisition strategy that aligns with the company's growth plans across multiple regions.
• Work closely with the executive team, HRBPs, and hiring managers to define strategic hiring needs and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Elevate the company's employer brand globally, building a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Use data-driven insights to continuously optimise recruitment strategies, sourcing, and processes for efficiency and quality of hire.
• Leverage all talent channels, including external and internal talent pools, employer branding and referrals, to hire top-tier talent in every function.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Talent Acquisition professionals, ensuring alignment across regions and focus areas.
• Ensure a seamless, positive candidate experience and collaborate with People Ops and HRBPs for smooth onboarding and long-term employee integration.
Background
• 8+ years of experience in talent roles within a scaling complex organisations
• 3-5 years of experience in leading a talent teams
• Has developed and implemented talent and employment branding strategies across multiple regions.
• Has proven to use a data-driven approach to improve talent processes and candidate experience across multiple regions
• Strong track record of scaling hiring in a fast-paced, technical environment.
• Ability to influence leadership and hiring manager on talent strategy
• Deep expertise in hiring for engineering, aerospace or deep tech roles.
Skills & Competencies
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
• Ability to identify what great looks like and teach the org to identify tier 1 talent
• Deep understanding of the business to connect to talent strategy
• Data-driven mindset, optimising recruitment processes for efficiency and quality
• Ability to develop experience in developing high-performing talent acquisition teams
• Shows competencies for further People scope in the future, past Talent Acquisition.
Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

• We're Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
• We're Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
• We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It's a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.

Cherry Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.