Franchise Recruiter

greene king; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub and brewery company is seeking a Field-Based Recruiter – Franchise to grow their franchise network across the UK. Your role will involve sourcing and appointing high-potential franchisees while representing the company at recruitment events. Ideal candidates will have experience in franchise recruitment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple leads. Competitive salary and great perks such as discounts and training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33% discount on brands

Free employee assistance program

50% discount at Greene King Inns and hotels

Referral bonus

Access to wages before payday

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in franchise recruitment or multi-site business models.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness of pub operations and franchise models.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and convert new franchisee leads.
• Represent Greene King at recruitment events and trade shows.
• Maintain a talent bank of prospective franchisees.

Skills

Franchise recruitment

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

CRM systems

Tools

Digital sourcing tools

Job description

As a Field-Based Recruiter – Franchise, you will play a key role in growing our franchise pub network by sourcing and appointing high‑potential franchisees. You’ll work across a large UK geography, building relationships and representing Greene King at recruitment events to ensure a seamless candidate journey.

Company Description

Join us at Greene King, the country's leading pub company and brewer, where our mission is to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality. We have something special, deeply rooted in our 220‑year brewing and pub history, creating the business we are proudly known for today. Still today our 39,000 strong team are the guardians of what’s wholly British, the pub experience.

Additional Information

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well‑known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well‑being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more…

Qualifications

As Field-Based Recruiter – Franchise, you will…

• Proactively identify and convert new franchisee leads through networking, referrals, and market research
• Represent Greene King at recruitment events, trade shows, and virtual forums to promote franchise opportunities
• Maintain and develop a talent bank of prospective franchisees, ensuring timely follow‑ups and engagement
• Collaborate with Franchise Operations and Recruitment teams to align candidates with regional needs
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with Pubs Code Regulations and internal governance standards

What you’ll bring…

• Proven experience in franchise recruitment or multi‑site business models, ideally within hospitality or retail
• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills to engage candidates and stakeholders
• Commercial awareness of pub operations and franchise models
• Ability to manage multiple leads and events across a large region with minimal supervision
• Confidence using CRM systems, recruitment platforms, and digital sourcing tools