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Orbex are looking for a Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist to join the team, either on-site or remotely, to work closely with the Head of Talent Acquisition and support Orbex’s next phase of growth. You will work collaboratively and strategically with our hiring managers to understand their talent needs and proactively source, screen, and evaluate candidates to ensure that Orbex continues to build an exceptionally skilled, diverse and motivated team as we move towards our first launch.

Orbex

Orbex is a leading micro-launch company with our Prime vehicle being prepared to launch from our home spaceport, Space Hub Sutherland. We are well placed to be one of the first operational micro-launch companies in Europe with over €85m of project financing secured, a number of customers signed up, our launch licence application submitted, and backing from organisations including UKSA and ESA.

We are a rapidly growing company with staff located between our production and test facilities in Forres, Scotland and Copenhagen, Denmark. Working on cutting-edge advances in rocket fuel technology, Prime’s carbon footprint is up to 96% lower than comparable vehicles, leading to innovations in propulsion and tank structures. A state-of-the-art re-flight system means we can recover and reuse our technology, and innovations in separation mechanisms mean we leave no debris in space.

Having developed in-house production capability, we can 3D print complex engines, produce full-scale carbon composite fuel tanks, and have avionics and software testing labs in both Scotland and Denmark. Based in Forres, you will be right in the heart of this fast-paced cutting-edge company, gaining a unique insight into what it takes to build a new launch vehicle for a buoyant commercial market.

The Position

• Our roles tend to be highly skilled, niche positions and as such require an exceptionally strong ability to capture detailed requirements and translate them into compelling job descriptions and precise search criteria. You will collaborate with hiring managers to understand their technical talent needs in-depth and ensure efficient and effective recruitment.
• Conduct thorough interviews, often with experts in their field to assess technical skills, experience and cultural fit with Orbex, ensuring that Orbex continues to grow and flourish for the long term with a skilled and motivated workforce.
• Develop and implement innovative and effective talent acquisition strategies to attract technical professionals globally, building and maintaining a strong talent pipeline of prospective candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Ensure a smooth and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, from initial contact to onboarding, representing Orbex to the best of your ability and acting as an ambassador for the company in all of your activities.
• Collaborate with the HR and hiring teams to ensure smooth and positive onboarding & successful integration of new hires into the organization.
• Utilize our ATS (We use JazzHR), workflow automation tools and other HR software tools to maintain accurate, compliant, candidate records, track recruitment metrics, and ensure an efficient and effective recruitment process for the organisation.

Qualifications and experience

• Proven experience as a Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist or in a similar technical recruitment role, either in-house, via an RPO or via agency. We support hiring across Rocket Propulsion, High-Reliability Software Engineering, Avionics, Flight Structures and more so an ability to understand a range of technologies, to a reasonable level of detail is essential for this role.
• In-depth knowledge of technical recruitment best practices, including sourcing techniques, candidate assessment, and interview processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to engage and build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and key stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple recruitment processes, stakeholders and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a high level of initiative and ability to work autonomously. You will need to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities

Desirable experience and traits:

Personality

Orbex is a high-paced, startup culture where you will be encouraged to take assume responsibility for tasks and see them through.

It is imperative that you take initiative, communicate openly and can collaborate with technical and non-technical team members.
You must be able to thrive in an international, diverse and multicultural environment.

Location

This role can be based remotely, preferably within the UK, or based in Forres at Orbex’ headquarters depending on your personal circumstances and preferences.
There will be some travel required to our offices in Scotland and Denmark, likely 1 week per quarter.

Security

You must be a UK or European citizen or from a country that is a signatory to the MTCR convention. You may be required to undergo a UK BPSS check which includes a criminal record check.

Benefits

For the right candidate, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes:-

• Basic Salary £35-48k
• An equity stake in the company so you will really benefit from your hard work as the company grows and is successful.
• Company Cycle to Work scheme

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