Senior University Recruiter

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Senior University Recruiter 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 Senior University Recruiter to help us identify and attract top-tier early career talent to join our Engineering and Design teams across Europe. For the first time, our global organizations of DoorDash, Wolt, and Deliveroo will be joining forces for one unified, global internship program and you would be on the forefront of building what this strategy looks like for the EU hiring initiatives and work with a global team. From building relationships with universities to advising on the interview processes, being a part of headcount conversations to planning events and running performance review cycles, you will help build the foundations of this program making it something that can scale and grow each year. Your impact will go beyond filling roles; you’ll shape how we approach hiring from how we define what ‘great’ looks like in an engineer. You’ll play a key role in how we build diverse talent pipelines and create a seamless experience for every candidate and intern throughout the program. You’ll be the bridge between us and top university talent, helping Deliveroo continue to invest in, build, and grow the next generation This role sits within our Engineering Recruiting team and reports into the Recruiting Manager for Global University Recruiting. It will be based in our London headquarter.Get to know our People https://careers.deliveroo.co.uk/the-people-team/ team — what drives us, how we work, and what you can expect. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll be joining the Engineering Recruiting team. As part of a newly unified global initiative across DoorDash, Wolt, and Deliveroo, you will lead end-to-end early careers hiring for our Engineering and Design organisations in Europe while shaping a scalable, world-class intern program. Here’s what your day-to-day might look like: - End-to-End Recruitment Delivery: Lead full-cycle recruitment for technical intern and new graduate roles across the UK and Finland, from sourcing and interviewing to extending final offers. - DE&I & Pipeline Building: Embed diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into every hiring stage by diversifying sourcing channels, reducing assessment bias, and building diverse interview panels. - Intern Program Management: Design and run the European intern program framework, including onboarding, event planning, benefits coordination, performance review cycles, and ongoing intern support. - Stakeholder & Interviewer Enablement: Coach hiring managers and train interviewers on best practices for evaluating, onboarding, and mentoring early careers talent. - University Partnerships & Employer Branding: Act as a brand ambassador across universities and industry events while establishing strategic partnerships with target institutions and diversity organisations. - Process Optimisation & Data Reporting: Track key pipeline metrics and use data-driven insights to refine workflows, advise leadership, and continually improve hiring efficiency. What You’ll Need to Thrive Essential: - Demonstrated Technical Recruitment Expertise: Significant experience delivering full-cycle recruitment within a fast-paced in-house tech environment or recruitment agency. - Early Careers Alignment: Proven ability to build diverse talent pipelines, engage university partners, or run campus hiring initiatives. - Program & Stakeholder Management: Strong project management skills with a proven track record of working autonomously to influence senior partners, align hiring strategies, and navigate ambiguity. - Data-Informed Sourcing & Analytics: Strong sourcing capabilities across platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms) paired with confidence in using pipeline metrics to guide decisions. - Communication & Adaptability: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the flexibility to pivot quickly as business priorities evolve. Nice to Have: - Direct University Sourcing: Specialist experience running dedicated end-to-end university or early careers recruitment programs. - ATS Experience: Hands-on experience using Ashby as a primary ATS and sourcing platform. 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. 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!