Recruitment Coordinator

Chestnut; Babergh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing hospitality company in England is looking for an enthusiastic Recruitment Coordinator. This role includes sourcing candidates, enhancing the employer brand, and engaging with local education institutions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate passion for hospitality, strong communication skills, and creativity in content creation. Join our team to help shape the future of hospitality and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Team & Individual Incentives

Bonus Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Team Parties & Social Events

Work Anniversary Rewards

Wine Discounts

Family & Friends Discounts

Team Discounts

Overnight Stays from £75

High Street Discounts

Free Meal on Duty

Flexible Hours

Learning & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, hospitality, education, or marketing is desirable.
• Passionate about people and hospitality.
• Comfortable presenting in public.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source candidates for various roles.
• Develop partnerships with local schools and colleges.
• Create engaging content for social media to promote employer brand.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building

Creative mindset

Organised

Proactive

Job description

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At Chestnut, we’re more than just a collection of beautiful
pubs with rooms Big houses and more — we’re a community built on people,
purpose, and potential. As we continue to grow, we’re committed to attracting
the best talent and nurturing future hospitality stars. To support this
mission, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and creative Recruitment Coordinatorto join our People team and help bring our employer brand to
life.

The Role

Reporting to the Talent and Recruitment Business Partner,
this is a hands-on and varied role focused on sourcing great people, building
our brand, and championing our presence across schools, colleges, job fairs,
and industry events. You’ll work closely with our recruitment, operations, and
marketing teams to ensure Chestnut remains an employer of choice in
hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Attraction & Sourcing

• Proactively
  source candidates for a range of roles across the Chestnut collection.
• Build
  and maintain candidate pipelines through job boards, social media, and
  referrals.
• Support
  the People team with pre-screening, interview coordination, and
  recruitment admin.

Employer Branding & Social Media

• Create
  engaging content that promotes Chestnut’s culture, opportunities, and
  employee stories across LinkedIn, Instagram, and other channels.
• Collaborate
  with marketing to align recruitment campaigns with our brand voice.
• Monitor
  and report on social engagement and brand visibility.

Education & Community Engagement

• Develop
  partnerships with local schools, colleges, and universities to promote
  hospitality careers and Chestnut’s training pathways.
• Organise
  and attend careers events, talks, and workshops to inspire early talent.
• Act
  as an ambassador for Chestnut’s apprenticeship and development programmes.

Events & Industry Presence

• Represent
  Chestnut at job fairs, hospitality expos, and community events.
• Help
  plan and deliver recruitment days, open houses, and onboarding
  experiences.
• Strengthen
  local connections to support regional recruitment initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Passionate
  about people, hospitality, and making a difference.
• Strong
  communication and relationship-building skills.
• Creative
  mindset with a flair for content creation and social media.
• Comfortable
  presenting to groups and networking in public settings.
• Organised,
  proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience
  in recruitment, hospitality, education, or marketing is desirable.

Why Join Chestnut?

• Team
  & Individual Incentives – Enjoy
  rewards for your hard work, including staff days out and even trips
  abroad.
• Bonus
  Schemes – Performance-based
  rewards to recognise your contribution.
• Employee
  Assistance Programme (EAP) – Free,
  confidential support for wellbeing, finances, and more.
• Team
  Parties & Social Events –
  Regular events to connect, relax, and celebrate together.
• Work
  Anniversary Rewards – Your commitment is
  celebrated every year.
• Peter
  Graham Wine Discounts – Enjoy exclusive pricing
  on carefully selected wines.
• Family
  & Friends Discounts – Share
  special perks with those you care about.
• Team
  Discounts – Up to 50% off your
  food bill at our venues.
• Overnight
  Stays from £75 – Take a break at any
  Chestnut property at a reduced rate.
• High
  Street Discounts – Save on retail, dining,
  and travel with exclusive deals.
• Free Meal
  on Duty – Enjoy a freshly prepared
  meal every shift.
• Tips +
  Wagestream Access – Track your earnings in
  real-time and access pay as you earn.
• Flexible
  Hours – We help you maintain a
  healthy work-life balance.
• Learning
  & Development – Grow your career with
  access to accredited training courses and continuous development
  opportunities.