Job description
Who We Are
Massive Rocket is a high-growth Braze & Snowflake agency that has made significant strides in connecting digital marketing teams with product and engineering units. Founded just 5 years ago, we have experienced swift growth and are now at a crucial juncture, aspiring to reach $100M in revenue. Our focus is on delivering human experiences at scale, leveraging the latest in web, mobile, cloud, data, and AI technologies. We pride ourselves on innovation and the delivery of cutting-edge digital solutions.
Every role at Massive Rocket is Entrepreneurial - Successful people at Massive Rocket will not only think about their role but understand the roles around them, their goals and contribute to the success and growth of their team, customers and partners.
What We Offer
🚀 Fast-moving environment – you will never stop learning and growing
❤️ Supportive and positive work culture with an emphasis on our values
🌍 International presence – work with team members in Europe, the US, and around the globe
🪐 100% remote forever
🧗🏼♂️ Career progression paths and opportunities for promotion/advancement
🍕 Organised team events and outings
What we’re looking for
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Recruiter to oversee and elevate our recruitment function during a period of rapid growth. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, managing a team of recruiters, refining processes, and partnering with stakeholders to hire exceptional talent globally across both technical and non-technical roles.
Responsibilities
- Team Leadership & Development
- Manage, mentor, and support a team of 2–3 recruiters.
- Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and growth plans.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance culture.
- Recruitment Strategy & Execution
- Partner with senior leadership to forecast hiring needs and build proactive talent strategies.
- Lead full-cycle recruitment across a diverse range of functions including R&D, Data, Marketing, Finance, and Legal.
- Design inclusive, data-informed hiring plans and guide stakeholders through role qualification, interview planning, offer, and close.
- Drive complex global hiring initiatives including succession planning, executive search, and specialist searches in emerging markets.
- Process Improvement & Reporting
- Optimise recruitment tools, workflows, and team operations.
- Track and report on hiring metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, pipeline strength, DEI progress, quality-of-hire).
- Leverage tools like LinkedIn Talent Insights to advise stakeholders on talent availability and market trends.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong, consultative partnerships with hiring managers across the organisation.
- Coach and enable stakeholders on interviewing best practices and selection calibration.
- Act as a brand ambassador to elevate Massive Rocket’s employer reputation in key markets.
Experience
- 5–10+ years of recruiting experience, including leadership or team management responsibilities.
- Strong background in full-cycle recruitment across technical and commercial functions.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making.
- Expertise in proactive sourcing, talent mapping, and international recruitment strategies.
- High level of competency in using ATS (e.g., Lever, Workable, Greenhouse) and recruitment analytics.
Preferred Qualification
- Experience scaling recruitment operations in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
- Familiarity with employer branding, talent marketing, and diversity hiring initiatives.
- Strong communication, coaching, and change management skills.
- Exposure to international recruitment, especially across EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.
Bonus Experience
• Agency experience preferred
• Braze Marketer Certification
• Experience using Asana, Jira, Google docs.
During the process, please note the following requirements and preparations:
- Massive Rocket has a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy — you will be expected to use your own equipment for work.
- A valid work visa is required — Massive Rocket does not provide sponsorship at this time.
- You may be asked to provide proof of identification, such as a passport, ID card, or utility bill (gas, water, electricity).
- Two references may be requested — please be prepared to share names, relationship to you, and contact details (email and mobile).
- Contractors only: Proof of incorporation and valid insurance coverage is required.
Note: Please ensure that your qualifications closely match the criteria outlined in the job description. Applications not meeting the specified criteria may not be processed or considered for this position.
