Working Student - Executive Talent Sourcing

About the role

<p class="cui-body-gccz cui-body-m-0hb4 cui-body-regular-g1zg cui-body-normal-pxkh css-k4eprn"><strong class="cui-body-gccz cui-body-m-0hb4 cui-body-semibold-pgl7 cui-body-normal-pxkh cui-body-highlight-bbub css-10dm8y e173j6r82">Location:</strong> Berlin</p> <p class="cui-body-gccz cui-body-m-0hb4 cui-body-regular-g1zg cui-body-normal-pxkh css-k4eprn"><strong class="cui-body-gccz cui-body-m-0hb4 cui-body-semibold-pgl7 cui-body-normal-pxkh cui-body-highlight-bbub css-10dm8y e173j6r82">Employment type:</strong> Working student, 20 hours/week</p> <p class="cui-body-gccz cui-body-m-0hb4 cui-body-regular-g1zg cui-body-normal-pxkh css-k4eprn">Take a look at where you'll be based: <a class="cui-body-gccz cui-body-m-0hb4 cui-body-regular-g1zg cui-body-normal-pxkh cui-anchor-pww3 cui-focus-visible-6pov css-k1irjw e17ev4ar0" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DG64C3moeQ" target="_blank">watch the Berlin office tour</a></p> <h2 class="cui-body-gccz cui-body-m-0hb4 cui-body-regular-g1zg cui-body-normal-pxkh css-k4eprn">Team description</h2> <p>SumUp's Executive Recruiting team finds the critical leaders who help build a global company that is trusted by more than 4 million businesses. Because the best senior talent rarely applies through a job board, every search depends on solid market research, curiosity, and a bit of detective work.&nbsp;</p> <p>You'll learn this craft hands-on, working closely with our Executive Recruiter to track down candidates for some of SumUp's most important hires, often before they're even looking for a new role. It's a structured, supported way into Executive Recruiting and broader Talent Acquisition, built for someone who's curious about what makes a person the right fit for SumUp and a great leader.</p> <h2><strong>What you'll do</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Research and map candidates for senior and strategic leadership roles using LinkedIn, our internal database and other sources.</li> <li>Shadow the Executive Recruiter on live searches to see firsthand what makes a strong leadership candidate.</li> <li>Keep candidate records accurate and up to date.</li> <li>Share clear, structured updates on search progress during weekly check-ins with hiring teams.</li> <li>Help test new sourcing channels and ideas alongside the Executive Recruiting team.</li> </ul> <h2>You'll be great for this role if…</h2> <ul> <li>Genuine curiosity about people and what makes someone the right fit for a role, shown through previous jobs, research projects, coursework, volunteer work, or self-directed learning.</li> <li>Persistence and attention to detail, with a track record of keeping structured, accurate records.</li> <li>Ability to manage deadlines and multiple tasks in a professional or academic setting.</li> <li>Openness to feedback and comfort picking up new tools and ways of working quickly.</li> </ul> <p><em>Any prior exposure to sourcing or CRM tools is a bonus, not a requirement. Full training will be provided.</em></p> <h2>Why you should join SumUp</h2> <ul> <li>🌎 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Berlin office at Ostbahnhof</li> <li>🌈 Be part of an inclusive and collaborative environment where different perspectives are valued</li> <li>🏖️ 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days, pro-rated</li> <li>🚵🏾‍♂️ Access health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Programme, an Urban Sports Club subsidy, and fitness activities, including on-site gym access, yoga sessions, and team sports</li> <li>🚆 Benefit from subsidised public transport with the Deutschlandticket, offering unlimited travel on local and regional transport across Germany</li> <li>🥗 Enjoy partially subsidised office lunches and weekly breakfast</li> <li>🔗 Receive additional rewards through our employee referral programme when referring talents to join our team</li> </ul> <h2>About SumUp</h2> <p>Be empowered to do more that matters.</p> <

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