tailk
Talent Programme Internship
Employment type: Fixed-term contract (6 Months) | Hours: 20 hours/week | Base Salary: £35,000 pro rata
Start Date: 14th September 2026
About the team
Our Field Sales Talent Acquisition team is on the front line of growing SumUp's self-employed sales force across the EU,, spanning both established and emerging markets. We're a fast-moving team with big targets, and right now we need someone who can take ownership of the operational engine that keeps our hiring running at pace.
As the team scales across core and new EU markets to accelerate growth, this is a real opportunity to own the operational heartbeat of a high-impact hiring function and make a measurable difference to how quickly we bring great people into SumUp.
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
You'll be great for this role if…
- 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.
🌎 Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team from our central London Bridge location,This involves an office-first setup
🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced
🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave (pro rota), plus bank holidays and special leaves
📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget for attending conferences and/or advancing your career through further education
About SumUp
Be empowered to do more that matters.
At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships.
Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 4,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify.
SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
Job Application Tip
We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.