We’re putting together a talented team to build the #1 training platform for Runners. We help everyday runners become outstanding by building an incredible app providing world‑class training, coaching and community for everyone, whether you’re improving your 5k time or training for your first marathon. We’re growing extremely fast! In November 2023 we closed a $6.5M funding round led by JamJar with participation from Eka Ventures, Venrex and Creator Ventures. In 2024, we were selected by Apple as one of three global finalists for the iPhone app of the year, reflecting the innovation and impact of what we’ve built & in 2025 we were acquired by Strava!
About This Role
You’ll join our People team at a pivotal moment as we scale Runna’s ambitious growth plans. As Talent Acquisition Lead, you’ll build and lead our London‑based recruiting function, managing a team of two recruiters while staying hands‑on with high‑impact searches. This role is critical as you’ll be responsible for attracting world‑class talent that will define Runna’s future, while also developing your team and establishing recruiting excellence as a competitive advantage.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and develop a team of 2 recruiters, providing coaching, feedback, and mentorship to elevate their performance and grow their careers.
- Own talent acquisition strategy for Runna’s London office, partnering with leadership to forecast hiring needs, identify talent gaps, and build proactive pipelines for critical roles.
- Stay hands‑on by personally managing high‑priority, senior, or complex searches across functions—modeling excellence in recruiting craft for your team.
- Build strong partnerships with hiring managers across Product, Engineering, Marketing, Operations, and G&A, serving as a trusted advisor on talent strategy, market insights, and hiring process.
- Integrate team into established recruiting frameworks, tools, and best practices, while maintaining what makes Runna unique.
- Drive data‑driven decision making by tracking key recruiting metrics (time‑to‑fill, pipeline health, offer acceptance rates, hiring manager satisfaction) and using insights to continuously improve.
- Collaborate with the broader Strava Talent team to leverage shared resources, align on best practices, and ensure consistency across both organizations.
- Champion Runna’s employer brand in the London market through strategic sourcing, community engagement, and building long‑term relationships with top talent.
- Navigate the balance between speed and quality, ensuring we move quickly without compromising our hiring bar as we scale.
- Lead by example—demonstrating the recruiting excellence, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills you want to see in your team.
What You’ll Bring To The Team
- 7+ years of full‑cycle recruiting experience in high‑growth tech, with a strong track record closing complex searches across Product, Engineering, and/or Marketing.
- 2+ years managing and developing recruiters, including performance management.
- A true player‑coach who carries your own requisitions and closes hard searches while developing and managing a team of recruiters.
- Proven ability to balance building scalable process with staying agile.
- Data fluency—you use metrics to diagnose problems and drive improvement, not just report on them.
- Ability to influence and advise senior leaders on talent decisions, even without all the answers.
Compensation Overview & Benefits
We’re offering a salary of £56,000-£60,000 per year, depending on experience, plus participation in Strava’s long‑term incentive (stock) programs.
Overview of our benefits are below. We’re also committed to continually evolving our benefits to support you as we grow. Here is a brief overview of what we currently offer in the UK …