OverviewHead of Talent Acquisition (M). Blip is a leading tech company focused on software engineering solutions for sports entertainment. We operate at scale as part of Flutter Entertainment, supporting the Group's goal of becoming the global leader in online sports betting and iGaming, with innovative products and platforms for over 14 million monthly customers worldwide. We are serious about Tech. We are problem-solvers with big ambitions, keeping a people-first mindset at the core of our work. We prioritize flexibility to deliver the best technological products and tackle industry challenges. We empower people to bring their unique strengths, backgrounds and perspectives, shaping a culture of belonging. What You'll Be Doing As a Head of Talent Acquisition, you will develop a robust and compelling Talent Acquisition strategy aligned with business needs and priorities, balancing short-term hiring delivery with long-term capability building. You will demonstrate the ability to work effectively in complex, multi-location organizations and build credibility across functional leaders. You will oversee all recruitment activities within Porto and represent talent requirements across Flutter Entertainment Brands, Divisions, and Regions at a local level. You should be capable of implementing effective practices to support Blip's hiring ambitions. You will drive process excellence using analytics and automation to improve Talent Acquisition practices. With a data-driven approach and the adoption of AI technologies, you are expected to act as a strategic partner for change and continuous improvement. Roles & ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Vision: Translate business strategy into a forward-looking TA strategy that aligns with Blip's overall strategy as well as Flutter Entertainment Brands, Divisions, and Regions within Blip. Leadership & Capability Building: Lead and develop a high-performing TA team, fostering a culture of excellence, and create and embed new capabilities within the team when necessary. Process Excellence & Transformation: Commit to continuous improvement through process optimization, automation, and AI adoption. Drive operational efficiency while maintaining quality and champion technology-enabled transformation within the TA function. Data-Driven Decision Maker: Use data and insights to inform strategy, establishing a robust set of metrics and KPIs to measure success. Excellent Communicator: Be a clear and compelling communicator who influences at all levels. Translate complex ideas into actionable insights, building trust through transparency and authenticity. Stakeholder Leadership & Influence: Build and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation. Influence leaders and hiring managers to support TA priorities, managing stakeholder concerns effectively while maintaining a collaborative mindset across the organisation. Navigating Ambiguity: Thrive in fast-paced and evolving environments, comfortably handling ambiguity and complexity. Strategic Business Partner: Serve as a trusted advisor to Blip leaders and hiring managers, using market knowledge, data, and insights to influence change and inform decision-making. Partner with the local Leadership Team (LT) to ensure delivery of local strategic initiatives, which may involve the TA team. Collaboration and Partnership: Collaborate with the Porto People Team and People Leadership team to align the TA strategy with overall people team goals. Diversity & Inclusion Champion: Promote a culture of belonging and equal opportunity within Blip; view diversity as a strategic business imperative by actively attracting and hiring diverse talent. TA Community: Be a thought leader on Talent Acquisition in Porto and build relationships with other TA leaders across the business globally. You Will HaveProven success in leading and developing in-house recruiting teams to deliver ambitious hiring goals at pace, ideally in a tech business. Experience in developing vision and strategy, setting goals and objectives, and measuring performance to drive change and enhance effectiveness. Proven track record in fostering process excellence and operational efficiency; demonstrated success in implementing process improvements, automation, and optimization initiatives within a TA area. Skilled at articulating complex messages simply and tailoring communication to engage senior stakeholders and build trusted relationships. Proficient in utilizing data and insights—able to manipulate data, generate insights, and use this information to resolve problems and influence strategy; adopts a data-driven approach to recruitment. Equal opportunities: At Blip, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, ways of thinking, and working to apply. We are committed to including everyone regardless of race, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, and religion. Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences; you don't have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role. If you need any adjustments to apply for the position and to ensure this role aligns with your needs, please send an email to accommodations@blip.pt. We will only respond to inquiries related to disabilities.#J-18808-Ljbffr