Talent Partner

Job Title: Talent Partner Reports to: Head of Talent Management, US Direct Reports: 0 Location: London, UK (Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in the office) About Us: Kooth is a fast-growing, mission-driven organisation transforming access to digital mental health support across the UK and US. Listed on the London Stock Exchange (AIM: KOO), our mission is to create welcoming, accessible spaces for personalised mental health care that helps young people thrive. With 25 years of experience, Kooth has become a trusted leader in digital mental health, working alongside the NHS, government partners, and local communities to make high-quality support more accessible to young people. Building on this foundation, we’ve expanded Soluna , our innovative digital mental health platform, across both the US and UK. First launched in California in 2024, Soluna has since expanded into New Jersey and Michigan. In September 2026, we reached another exciting milestone with the launch of Soluna by Kooth in the UK , bringing together our experience and innovation across both markets. Through professional mental health support, moderated peer communities, and self-guided tools, we’re helping young people access the support they need, when they need it. At Kooth, we’re more than a digital mental health platform. We’re purpose-driven, people-centred, and grounded in our values: Alongside You, Flexible, Compassionate, Committed, and Safe. If you’re looking for meaningful work with measurable impact, you’ll find it here. Learn more at Kooth and Soluna. What We’re Looking For: As a Talent Partner, you’ll work closely with hiring managers and business leaders to support hiring across key areas of the business. You’ll bring a thoughtful and structured approach to how we attract and assess talent, while owning delivery end-to-end and ensuring a strong candidate experience throughout. You’ll play an important role in maintaining a high hiring bar at Kooth - helping us bring in people who not only have the skills to succeed, but who align with our values and mission. How You’ll Make an Impact: Hiring & Business Partnership Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and support effective hiring plans Lead end-to-end recruitment for a range of roles across the UK/EU Provide guidance on role scope, candidate profiles, and market insights Support alignment on “what good looks like” for each role Balance pace and quality to deliver strong hiring outcomes Structured & Fair Hiring Deliver a consistent, structured, and fair hiring process Support interview planning, including scorecards and interview kits aligned to Kooth behaviours Use data and assessment tools to support objective decision-making Contribute to improving how we assess talent and reduce bias Candidate Experience & Employer Brand Deliver a thoughtful, human, and engaging candidate experience Act as a brand ambassador-bringing Kooth’s mission and culture to life Ensure clear, timely communication with candidates at every stage Support employer branding efforts in partnership with People and Marketing Data & Continuous Improvement Track and use hiring data (pipeline health, time to hire, etc.) to inform your work Contribute to hiring updates and reporting Identify opportunities to improve processes and candidate experience Support connection between hiring, onboarding, and early success Process & Collaboration Ensure a smooth hiring process from attraction through offer Partner with People Ops and Hiring Managers to support onboarding Contribute to internal mobility and promotion processes Support the continued development of Kooth’s hiring practices What You’ll Bring: Demonstrated experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, with the ability to independently manage the end-to-end hiring process Experience recruiting in a fast-paced or scaling environment Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with hiring managers Excellent organisational skills, with a proactive approach to managing competing priorities Experience with structured interviewing or a willingness to learn A thoughtful, candidate-first approach to hiring Previous recruitment experience in technology, digital health, mental health, or health tech environments is a plus Strong alignment with Kooth’s mission and values What You’ll Get: Compensation: The base salary for this role is up to £52k annually. We’re committed to transparency and value our candidates time, which is why we share salary ranges in all states—regardless of local requirements. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including your education, experience, skills, and overall alignment with the role. Kooth offers a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits including: Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, in addition to public holidays, providing you ample time to recharge and spend quality moments with your loved ones. Professional Development: Benefit from our yearly professional training programmes, tailored to your career aspirations and designed to enhance your skills and knowledge. Financial Security: Plan for your future with our pension contributions and an annual performance-based bonus that recognises your contributions and rewards your impact. Health and Well-being: Prioritize your health and well-being with our comprehensive AXA Health Insurance and access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). The EAP offers 24 ⁄ 7 telephone mental health support and access to GP consultations, ensuring your mental and physical health are taken care of. Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind knowing that you’re covered with life assurance, providing up to four times your annual salary to your loved ones in the unfortunate event of your passing. Flexible Working: Embrace the flexibility of remote working, allowing you to create a work-life balance that suits your needs and maximizes your productivity. Lifestyle Benefits: Participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme, promoting a healthy and eco-friendly lifestyle, and take advantage of our Incapacity Income Protection to safeguard your financial stability in case of unforeseen circumstances. At Kooth, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and embraces the unique contributions of every individual. We believe in equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation. Our dedication to creating a fair and unbiased environment is reflected in all aspects of our recruitment, hiring, and employment practices. We strive to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination, where every employee is treated with respect and dignity. Request for Reasonable Adjustments: We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants and employees with disabilities or individuals who require accommodations to participate in the application process, interviews, or job-related tasks. If you require any reasonable adjustments to ensure your equal participation in our recruitment process, please inform our Human Resources team. Your openness will allow us to work together to provide appropriate accommodations and ensure a fair and accessible application and employment experience for everyone. Kooth plc is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults . We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment. This will include a DBS check.