Rob Ferguson
About Rob Ferguson
Rob Ferguson is a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist currently working at BigHand in London. He has extensive experience in technology talent acquisition, having held various roles at companies such as Meta, Zego, and Worldpay.
Work at BigHand
Rob Ferguson currently serves as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at BigHand, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he has global accountability for hiring across Product and Engineering. His responsibilities include identifying and attracting top talent to support the company's growth and innovation in technology solutions.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to joining BigHand, Rob Ferguson worked at Zego as a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager for Engineering and Data Science from 2020 to 2021. He also held various roles in talent acquisition, including Senior Recruitment Consultant at Optimum IT from 2006 to 2012, and Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant at Fidelity International from 2014 to 2015. His experience spans multiple sectors, focusing on technology and engineering recruitment.
Experience at Meta
Rob Ferguson gained significant experience at Meta, where he worked in various technical recruiting roles from 2019 to 2023. His positions included Technical Recruiter and Sourcer for Software Engineering and Data Science, as well as Technical Recruiting for Enterprise Products. This tenure provided him with insights into high-demand technology talent acquisition in a fast-paced environment.
Educational Background
Rob Ferguson studied at Bishop Challenor School from 1999 to 2004, followed by Oxted County School from 2004 to 2006. His education laid the foundation for his career in recruitment, particularly in the technology sector.
Career in Recruitment
Rob Ferguson has a diverse background in recruitment, having worked with top-tier technology companies and in various roles that emphasize talent acquisition. He has experience in fast-paced scale-up SaaS companies and has developed expertise in sourcing and recruiting for technical positions across multiple organizations.