Senior Talent Acquisition Manager London

As a  Senior Talent Acquisition Manager London (all genders) at Blacklane, you’ll play a pivotal role in building high-performing, values-driven teams that fuel our global growth and deliver outstanding service to our customers.

In this role, your primary focus will be supporting our hiring efforts across the UK and US markets, acting as a trusted partner for hiring managers and leadership. By combining your deep knowledge of these talent landscapes with strong sourcing, stakeholder management, and recruitment strategy skills, you will ensure we attract and hire the right talent to scale our business.

You’ll contribute to enhancing the candidate experience, optimizing recruitment processes, and further positioning Blacklane as an employer of choice in these key regions — helping us shape the future of mobility and deliver on our mission to provide sustainable, world-class chauffeur services.

Your Impact and Responsibilities

At Blacklane, we measure success by the meaningful change that each team member creates.
In this role, you’ll:

• Drive full-cycle recruitment processes across multiple departments to ensure we attract and hire top talent that aligns with our culture and business goals
• Act as a trusted partner for the UK and US markets — bringing a strong understanding of local talent dynamics, advising hiring managers on best practices, and ensuring we position ourselves competitively to secure top candidates
• Partner with hiring managers and leadership to build strategic hiring plans that support team growth and long-term company success
• Enhance candidate experience and employer brand touchpoints to position Blacklane as an employer of choice in competitive markets
• Leverage data and insights to optimize recruitment strategies, reduce time-to-hire, and continuously improve hiring quality

Your First-Year Roadmap

Here’s what your journey at Blacklane could look like:

• 3 months:
  Immerse yourself in the business and role → Onboarding, meet key stakeholders, start to contribute.
• 6 months:
  Build confidence in your role → fully own core tasks and drive measurable impact on team and company goals. Take ownership of projects, collaborate cross-functionally on initiatives that leave a noticeable mark.
• 12 months:
  Scale your contributions and your expertise or leadership potential.
  
  
  

The Blacklane Hiring Process 

1. Application Review:
  Your CV and documents are being reviewed by our respective Talent Acquisition + Hiring Manager.

2.Talent Acquisition Interview:
  A quick introductory chat to ensure the role excites you and matches your interests and skills.

3.Second Round:
  Case Study/Technical Interviews/Peers Interview/Stakeholder Interview
  A deeper dive into your experience and the specific aspects of the role, emphasizing  alignment with Blacklane’s goals and vision.

4.Third Round:
  Executive Interview and if applicable Reference Check.

5.Offer Call:
  Celebrating YOU in joining the Blacklane crew.


About you
You’ll thrive in this role if you’re a seasoned talent acquisition professional who knows how to balance strategy with execution—and you're passionate about building high-performing, values-driven teams and:

• You bring proven experience in end-to-end recruitment, ideally in fast-paced, international environments.
  
  
• You have a strong understanding of the UK and US talent markets — including regional hiring practices, candidate expectations, and competitive landscapes — and you know how to translate this into effective hiring strategies.
  
  
• You’re a strong communicator and trusted advisor who builds meaningful relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and leadership alike.
  
  
• You think strategically about talent pipelines, but aren’t afraid to get hands-on to make great hires happen.
  
  
• You’re data-driven, using insights to continuously improve hiring outcomes and processes.
  
  
• You care deeply about candidate experience and employer branding, and approach recruitment as a key driver of business success.
  
  
• You thrive in diverse, cross-cultural teams, and you’re excited to contribute to a mission-driven company that’s shaping the future of sustainable mobility.
  
  

About Blacklane

Our mission is simple but powerful: to become the world’s leading premium, global chauffeur service. Operating in 50+ countries, we reimagine chauffeur-driven rides by prioritizing reliability, innovation, and first-class service at every step. Blacklane is also at the forefront of sustainable mobility efforts, continuously working to reduce our operational impact on the planet.

Our Company Culture

Blacklane has grown from a two-person startup in Berlin to a global team of over 300 people representing 54+ nationalities. Powered by our commitment to care,  inclusion, innovation, and collaboration, we support employees through initiatives like Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, and more.

Here are just a few examples of the ERGs fostering connection:

• LGBTQIA+ Network – Advocating for inclusivity and championing allyship.

• Bookclub – Encouraging cultural exchange, fostering discussion, critical thinking, and team engagement through shared reading and analysis.

• Blacklane Cares Leave – Spend up to eight paid hours annually volunteering for causes meaningful to you.

We welcome—and actively support—employees to create or join the communities that are important to them.

Why join us in a Blacklane on the fast lane?

• Fair Pay & Shared Success → We provide good salaries and automatically enroll all employees in our Virtual Stock Options Plan (VSOP). Your shares vest over four years, with full transparency on their value growth through Ledgy.

• Blacklane Mystery Rides → As a valued contributor to our success and growth, we are pleased to offer you one complimentary ride per quarter to experience and evaluate our chauffeur services firsthand.

• Learning & Development at Blacklane → We value the person beyond the CV, which is why we are committed to your continuous growth—not just for the company’s success, but for your own professional development. We believe that when our employees stay ahead, so does Blacklane. That’s why you have free access to thousands of online courses on LinkedIn Learning, tailored to your career aspirations, along with a unique learning experience designed for those stepping into leadership roles.

• The way to your heart goes  through your stomach? → If so, we’ve got something special for you, in Berlin: our weekly homecooked, quality office lunches. Not only do they fuel your mind and body, but they also provide the perfect opportunity to connect with colleagues from all departments, fostering stronger bonds beyond your own division.

• Your Health, No Compromise → with Nilo Health & WHOOP
  We prioritize both your mental and physical well-being because a healthy team creates a thriving culture. That’s why we offer access to the Nilo Health platform for mental wellness and the WHOOP bracelet, after one year to support your fitness—available for you to use as you choose.

• Social responsibility → We Care: Learn more about Miracle flights and the meaningful impact behind our commitment to making a difference.

• Share your ideas with Blacklane’s C-Level - Our approachable C-Level team values your insights. Once a month, they host a consultation day where you’re invited to share your ideas, feedback, and constructive criticism—because your voice shapes our future.

We place great value on equal opportunities. Therefore, we welcome everyone to apply!

Curious to see us in action? Let’s go!

→ Watch us on Amazon Prime

→ Listen to our CEO in Startup insider episode #1643

→ Blacklane is backed by investors who share our vision: Mercedes-Benz Mobility, Tasaru, Sixt, the Al Fahim Group, Alstin Capital, RI Digital Ventures, and b2venture