Recruitment Associate

LEEP is seeking a motivated and versatile Recruitment Associate to support talent acquisition and hiring processes across multiple countries. In this role, you will coordinate recruitment activities, manage projects, and ensure processes run smoothly and efficiently, contributing directly to LEEP’s impact by helping build a strong, capable, and high-performing team.

Position Summary

Application Deadline:  1 November 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

Hours: Full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract with potential to extend or become permanent

Location: Remote. If based in London, the ability to co-work from our office three days per week is required. We are currently unable to sponsor visas.

Time Zone: Must be located between UTC to UTC +3. Flexibility with working hours is essential.

Language Requirements: Full professional proficiency in English

Salary: Salary is dependent upon location and experience. E.g., £36,330 - £39,098 for  London-based roles; R664,603 - R715,240 for Johannesburg-based roles, Ksh4,794,991 - Ksh5,160,324 for Nairobi-based roles; €37,324 - €40,168 for Lisbon-based roles.[1]

How to apply: Fill out this application form

About LEEP

LEEP is an impact-driven, evidence-based nonprofit that aims to eliminate childhood lead poisoning, which affects an estimated one in three children worldwide. We currently focus on three sources of lead exposure: paint, spices, and traditional eyeliners. Our work involves generating data, supporting governments with the introduction and enforcement of regulation, and assisting industry in eliminating lead from their products.

LEEP was founded in September 2020. Six years on:

• We run programs in over 40 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, representing over 76% of children born in low- and middle-income countries.
• Our current paint programs have the potential to protect 97.8 million children from lead poisoning in their homes over the next 35 years. Our programs on eyeliners and spices have the potential to protect a further 12.6 million children from either one of these two sources over the next seven years.
• Our follow-up studies in Malawi and Pakistan have shown lead paint market reductions estimated to protect approximately 8.5 million children from lead poisoning.
• With LEEP's support, eight countries now have regulations to limit the amount of lead in paint, e.g. in the DRC.
• In over 20 countries, manufacturers representing over 50% of the lead paint market share have taken steps to move to lead-free.
• Our team is growing rapidly: from 18 at the start of 2025 to 43 at the start of 2026, to an estimated 80 by the start of 2027.
• Founders Pledge estimates that it costs $1.66 to prevent one child’s lead exposure (in expectation) through our work, making LEEP one of its most cost-effective nonprofit recommendations. Our own analysis estimates that it costs under $5 to avert one DALY equivalent through LEEP’s first 13 established paint programs.

• We are a partner of the WHO and UN Environment Programme's Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint and a member of the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future.

• We have received grants from major grantmaking organisations, including Founders Pledge, Coefficient Giving, Bloomberg Philanthropies, USAID, and Schmidt Futures.
• We have appeared in Nature, Vox, Time Magazine, The New Yorker, Prospect, on the 80,000 Hours Podcast, and our co-founders were named in Vox’s Future Perfect 50.

About the Role

LEEP is seeking a highly organised, mission-driven, and proactive Recruitment Associate to support the growth and effectiveness of our talent acquisition processes. This is a dynamic, hands-on role at the heart of LEEP’s operations, providing essential support to the Recruitment Manager and the wider team to ensure we attract, hire, and retain top talent to deliver LEEP’s mission and maximise its impact.

As a Recruitment Associate, you will report to the Recruitment Manager, working closely with them to drive recruitment initiatives, manage candidate communications, and support the smooth execution of hiring processes. Your responsibilities will be varied and meaningful: from posting job openings and sourcing candidates, to conducting interviews and assisting with onboarding logistics. You will also contribute to improving recruitment processes and systems, helping the team operate efficiently and professionally.

This is a collaborative, high-impact position, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-oriented environment. You will need to be highly organised, self-motivated, and able to manage competing priorities while working independently. A positive, can-do attitude, curiosity, and strong communication skills will help you succeed as you support LEEP in building a strong, capable team.

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Support

• Assist the Recruitment Manager with end-to-end hiring processes, including drafting job descriptions, posting openings, sourcing candidates, and screening applications.
• Coordinate interviews, meetings, and calls between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring schedules, agendas, and follow-ups are well organised.
• Support candidate communications throughout the recruitment lifecycle, providing a positive and professional candidate experience.
• Ensure that all interactions reflect LEEP’s values and mission.
• Assist with reference checks, offer letters, and other recruitment documentation.
• Track recruitment metrics and maintain accurate records in applicant tracking systems to inform reporting and decision-making.
• Proactively source candidates for priority and hard-to-fill roles using a range of channels, including LinkedIn, Boolean and advanced search techniques, professional networks, referrals, talent communities, and targeted outreach.
• Build and maintain talent pools and pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Build relationships with prospective candidates and maintain talent networks over time.
• Track and evaluate sourcing channels to understand what is generating strong candidates and where additional investment or experimentation is needed.

Recruitment Systems, Data & Automation

• Maintain accurate and well organised recruitment data in the ATS, including candidate records, talent pools, recruitment activity, and pipeline information.
• Use the ATS to support effective workflows, reporting, talent pooling, and candidate management.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive recruitment activities and use AI and other digital tools to improve efficiency and candidate experience.
• Track and analyse recruitment data, including source effectiveness, pipeline health, bottlenecks, time-to-hire, and other relevant recruitment metrics.
• Turn recruitment data into practical insights that help improve hiring decisions, processes, and sourcing strategies.

Operations, Coordination, and Process Improvement

• Maintain organised and accessible documentation related to recruitment processes, ensuring all information is up to date.
• Experiment with different approaches to candidate attraction, including social media, professional communities, events, referrals, partnerships, and other relevant talent channels.
• Contribute to building structured, scalable hiring practices (e.g. interview frameworks, scorecards)
• Act as a liaison between the recruitment team and other departments, helping manage hiring requests and ensuring timely responses.
• Undertake other reasonable tasks as delegated by the Recruitment Manager to help LEEP achieve its goals.

What We’re Looking For

A successful applicant will possess or be most of the following:

• Passion for LEEP’s mission and for driving excellent recruitment
• At least 1-5 years of professional experience
• Experience conducting interviews, assessments, or structured evaluations is a strong advantage
• Demonstrated ability or strong interest in proactive candidate sourcing, including Boolean and advanced search techniques, LinkedIn sourcing, talent mapping, referrals, and network-based recruitment.
• Curious and eager to learn, especially when navigating new or ambiguous situations
• Strong judgement and the ability to quickly understand role requirements and ideal candidate profiles
• Critical thinker and problem-solver who can ask the right questions, spot gaps, and make logical connections
• Systems thinker who understands how different parts of the hiring process connect and impact outcomes
• Strong organisation and planning skills, with excellent attention to detail
• High standards of accuracy and quality in day-to-day work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly summarise insights and engage stakeholders professionally
• Strong digital literacy, including confidence using tools such as Google Workspace and applicant tracking systems
• Fluency in English. (Fluency in other languages, such as French, Hindi, Arabic, Mandarin, Spanish, or Portuguese, is a bonus, but not required.)
• Commitment to LEEP’s values

Work Environment

Our culture is one of genuine care for each other and passion for our work and its impact. We are a team that values collaboration, openness, and mutual support, which creates an environment where everyone can thrive while contributing to meaningful work.

Though we are a remote team, we are supportive and close-knit. We stay connected through weekly team calls and 1:1 calls, where we have conversations about both non-work and work topics; we regularly share photos and celebrate milestones and successes in our Slack; and we come together annually for an in-person retreat to strengthen relationships and reflect on our mission.

Our team of 60+ people is based across five continents and speaks over 10 languages. We have diverse expertise, from medicine to environmental health to international law.

Our work schedule is flexible. Some of the team work 9-5:30, and some adjust their daily schedule around school pick-up. We value work-life balance and rarely contact team members outside their work hours.

LEEP offers:

• A chance to have a very large positive impact on the world
• 33 days of paid leave
• Generous sick leave and parental leave policies
• 4% pension contribution or equivalent
• Professional development opportunities
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance in places where government healthcare is limited
• Annual team retreat

How to Apply

Here’s a summary of the application process for a successful candidate. We might make adjustments.

• Complete the application form by 1 November 2026
• After submitting your application, you’ll receive an email inviting you to complete a short, 31-minute screening assessment. Please check your inbox (and spam folder) within 24 hours of completing your application.
• Attend a 30-minute initial screening call
• Complete a 2-3 hour work test designed to simulate the work you would do if hired and evaluate key skills important for success in the role
• Attend one remote panel interview
• Receive an employment offer!
• Submit references

LEEP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, national origin, ethnicity, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Note: We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.