Talent Programme Internship

About the role

You will manage and activate both internal and external referral programmes, identifying creative ways to reach our self-employed talent pool and tracking payout reporting with precision. You will handle the full Express Hiring process for team manager referrals, collaborating closely with team managers to ensure screening is completed correctly and efficiently. You will complete first-stage screening of all Meta lead-form applicants, processing around 15 leads per country per day, before passing them to recruiters for interviews. You will research and test new outbound sourcing channels, exploring social media communities and university networks to grow our candidate pipeline. You will conduct regular job board audits to ensure our adverts remain competitive, well-positioned, and attract the right applicants across EU markets. You will own the operational heartbeat of our high-impact hiring function, making a measurable difference to how quickly we bring great people into SumUp. You will work as a key operational partner to the Field Sales Talent Acquisition team, supporting our fast-moving goals as we scale across core and new EU markets.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Manage and activate both internal and external referral programmes, finding creative ways to reach our self-employed talent pool and track payout reporting.
• Handle the full Express Hiring process for team manager referrals, working closely with team managers to ensure screening is completed correctly.
• Complete first-stage screening of all Meta lead-form applicants (averaging around 15 leads per country per day) before passing them to recruiters for interviews.
• Research and test new outbound sourcing channels, from social media communities to university networks, to grow our candidate pipeline.
• Conduct regular job board audits to keep our adverts competitive, well-positioned, and attracting the right applicants across EU markets.
• Own the end-to-end operational workflow of talent acquisition support, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all activities.
• Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to streamline communication and improve the efficiency of the hiring funnel.
• Monitor and report on key hiring metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement in our sourcing strategies.
• Contribute to the development and testing of new process improvements that enhance the candidate experience.
• Maintain organised records and documentation within our hiring systems to support transparent reporting.
• Support ad hoc requests from the Field Sales Talent Acquisition team as needed to meet shifting priorities.
• Drive proactive outreach initiatives designed to build a diverse and high-quality pipeline of candidates.
• Analyse referral conversion rates and lead response times, flagging insights to the wider team for action.
• Test and iterate on sourcing tactics to determine the most effective channels for talent acquisition in EU markets.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, with the ability to track referral volumes, lead data, and job board performance without heavy guidance.
• Experience managing high-volume, repeatable administrative workflows with accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to spot trends in data, such as referral conversion rates or lead response times, and flag insights to the wider team.
• Comfort working across multiple tools and platforms simultaneously, staying organised when priorities shift.
• A proactive, structured approach to work, with a genuine sense of ownership over the tasks you take on.
• Availability to start on 14th September 2026 and commitment to the full fixed-term duration of 6 months.
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom without sponsorship, as the role is based in London, England.
• Capacity to work 20 hours per week on a consistent basis across the agreed schedule.
• Access to a quiet and professional workspace in London for an office-first setup at our London Bridge location.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, to communicate effectively with global team members.
• Willingness to adhere to SumUp's commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected.

Practical notes

• Hours: 20 hours per week.
• Travel: Office-first setup in London, with the expectation to work from our London Bridge location.
• Visa: Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom without sponsorship is required.
• Deadlines: Start Date: 14th September 2026; Fixed-term contract of 6 months.