Carl Woodbridge serves as the Talent Acquisition Lead for Tech at Funding Circle UK, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s recruitment strategy within the fast-paced fintech landscape. With a robust background originating from IT Infrastructure in the mobile banking sector, Carl...
Carl Woodbridge serves as the Talent Acquisition Lead for Tech at Funding Circle UK, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s recruitment strategy within the fast-paced fintech landscape. With a robust background originating from IT Infrastructure in the mobile banking sector, Carl has successfully navigated his career through various roles, including a sales account manager position at Monitise, before fully immersing himself in recruitment. His diverse experience equips him with a unique perspective on the intersection of technology and talent acquisition.
At Funding Circle, Carl leads a high-performing team dedicated to a 100% direct sourcing model, ensuring that the hiring process is both efficient and effective. His team is responsible for end-to-end recruitment across critical business areas such as Risk & Analytics, Product & Design, Information Security, Delivery, Infrastructure, and Salesforce Engineering. This breadth of focus allows Carl to leverage his extensive expertise in tech recruitment, particularly in areas like Data, Engineering, and Security, to attract top-tier talent that aligns with the company’s mission of providing accessible financing solutions for small businesses.
Carl’s skills in stakeholder management, project delivery, and business development are instrumental in fostering strong relationships with hiring managers and aligning recruitment strategies with organizational goals. His commitment to exceptional customer service and communication ensures that candidates have a positive experience throughout the hiring process. As Funding Circle continues to innovate in the online marketplace for small business loans, Carl’s leadership in talent acquisition remains a cornerstone of the company’s growth and success.
