Business Sourcer ll (12-month FTC) at Deliveroo

BUSINESS SOURCER (12-MONTH FTC) Join us in our mission to transform the way people shop and eat, where impact, innovation, and growth drives everything we do. Our People team are the architects of a great workplace where brilliant minds come together to do their best work. From discovering diverse talent and nurturing future leaders, to creating spaces that spark collaboration and crafting rewards that celebrate success - we're passionate about building a culture where everyone can thrive. We’re looking for a Business Sourcer to join our London team. In this role, you’ll help us build and execute structured sourcing strategies for complex, senior hires across People, Legal, Finance, Communications, Policy, and Global Security. Get to know our People [Upgrade to PRO to see link] team — what drives us, how we work, and what you can expect. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING You’ll be joining the G&A Sourcing team. We focus on nuanced, highly competitive hiring where success comes from proactive market mapping and engaging passive talent rather than relying on inbound applications. Here’s what your day-to-day might look like: - Design and execute structured sourcing strategies including talent segmentation and market mapping to ensure at least 20% of hires come from proactive sourcing. - Act as a trusted advisor to Directors and senior leaders, using market insight and data to influence hiring strategies and challenge assumptions. - Drive data-driven delivery by tracking pipeline health and conversion rates to identify bottlenecks and refine your sourcing approach. - Engage high-level passive talent through personalised outreach and storytelling, ensuring a premium candidate experience from first touch to offer. - Maintain operational excellence and tool innovation, leveraging ATS tools (Ashby) and AI-driven sourcing technologies to enhance talent identification and efficiency. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO THRIVE Essential - Significant sourcing experience gained in-house, within executive search, or a high-performing agency environment. - Proven track record of senior-level hiring, specifically partnering with Director and VP-level stakeholders to fill Associate to Senior Manager roles. - Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to advise credibly on talent availability, competitor landscapes, and compensation. - Highly data-driven approach, with a demonstrated ability to use insights to improve pipeline performance and hiring outcomes. - Advanced proficiency with modern sourcing tools, including experience using AI to improve efficiency and a strong understanding of the UK G&A talent market. - Proven ability to navigate ambiguity effectively, taking ownership and using initiative to drive work forward and deliver results. Nice to Have - Direct experience using Ashby (ATS) or Workday. - Experience working within a high-growth technology or marketplace environment. WHY JOIN US? At Deliveroo, you’ll do work that matters, solving real-world problems in a three-sided marketplace that’s constantly evolving. We’re food lovers, problem solvers, community builders and more, brought together by a shared drive to make things better. Working here you can expect to: 🔧 Make a visible impact every day Your work directly improves experiences for customers, partners and riders. 🌱 Learn fast in an entrepreneurial environment Work close to the market with autonomy, pace and real responsibility. 🧠 Build a career, not just a role Stretch yourself, develop new skills and grow as the business evolves. 🌎 Deliver together in an inclusive culture Collaborative, values-driven teams that support how you work best. We aim to create a fair process that lets your skills shine—our interview typically includes 3-4 stages. Find more about how we hire here [Upgrade to PRO to see link] OUR GLOBAL STRUCTURE Deliveroo is now part of DoorDash, bringing together teams with even greater reach, scale, and ambition. Depending on your role, you may collaborate with teammates, systems, and leaders across DoorDash and Wolt. Together, we’re unlocking new possibilities as one global team. DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION At Deliveroo, we know that a great workplace reflects the world around us and that true diversity and inclusion make us stronger, more creative, and better at what we do. We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone can do their best work and feel they belong. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, or belief. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and need support to apply for one of our roles, or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, you’ll have the opportunity to let us know once you’ve submitted your application. We’ll share details on how to request support so we can ensure you have a fair and equitable experience. If you’re excited about making a real impact in a fast-moving marketplace and growing your career alongside ambitious, supportive teams, we’d love to hear from you!