Recruiting Coordinator - UK (Contract)

About Chainguard

Chainguard is the trusted source for open source software security. By delivering hardened, secure, and production-ready builds of the open source software that engineers and AI agents rely on, Chainguard helps organizations build faster, stay compliant, and eliminate risk. The company serves Fortune 500 enterprises and global industry leaders, including Anduril, Canva, Fortinet, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, OpenAI, Snap Inc., and Snowflake. Chainguard is venture-backed by leading investors, including Amplify, IVP, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Mantis VC, Redpoint Ventures, Sequoia Capital, and Spark Capital.

Position Type: This is a 4-month contract position. Benefits are not offered for this position.

The Role

Chainguard is rapidly expanding its EMEA recruiting operations, and we're seeking a contract Recruiting Coordinator to be the operational backbone of our recruiting team. You'll own the candidate experience, manage complex multi-timezone scheduling, and drive efficiency across our EMEA recruitment engine. This is a highly visible, hands-on role where your organizational excellence directly impacts both candidate satisfaction and hiring velocity.

What You'll Do

• Manage End-to-End Interview Scheduling: Own interview coordination for two EMEA recruiters, seamlessly managing scheduling across UK, European, and APAC time zones without errors or delays
• Ensure Exceptional Candidate Experience: Lead all candidate communications, ensuring every touchpoint—from initial contact to offer—is timely, professional, and reflects Chainguard's high standards
• Maintain ATS Data Integrity: Update and manage candidate records in the applicant tracking system, ensuring accurate pipeline data that is audit-ready at all times
• Prepare Interview Materials: Proactively develop and distribute interview agendas, materials, and panel briefs ahead of each interview loop
• Identify Process Gaps: Flag scheduling conflicts, bottlenecks, and operational inefficiencies proactively—anticipate issues rather than react to them
• Support Recruiting Operations: Assist with job postings, reporting, candidate pipeline analytics, and internal logistics to keep the recruiting engine running smoothly
• Coordinate Across Stakeholders: Work independently with hiring managers, interview panelists, and candidates to manage standard workflows without requiring direction

About You

• Recruiting or Coordination Experience: 1–2+ years of recruiting coordination, executive coordination, or high-volume administrative experience
• Exceptional Organization: Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously without allowing tasks to slip through the cracks
• Strong Communication Skills: Clear, concise, and professional writing and video communication across all channels
• Sense of Urgency: You understand that scheduling delays hurt candidate experience and cost the business—you move with appropriate pace
• Independent Operator: Comfortable working autonomously in a remote, fast-paced environment; you identify what needs to be done and execute without waiting for direction
• Multi-Timezone Confidence: You manage complex timezone logistics effortlessly and think naturally across global schedules
• ATS Experience (Preferred): Experience with Greenhouse or Gem is valuable, though not required—you pick up new tools quickly

Why Join Chainguard?

You'll be joining a venture-backed, fast-growing company focused on securing the open source supply chain. Your work directly enables the recruiting team to move faster and hire top talent. This is a short-term contract role with high visibility and the opportunity to make an immediate operational impact in a growing organization.

💰 Compensation not publicly listed. Market estimate for similar roles: from $80K, varying by experience and location.