Retail Talent Acquisition Partner | Hybrid Role

B Q; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

PMI

ShareSave

Hybrid working

6.6 weeks holiday

Job summary

B&Q's Southampton Store Support Office is seeking a Retail Recruitment Partner. This permanent role sources, attracts and assesses top retail talent up to Store Manager level, partnering with stakeholders to deliver inclusive, data‑driven hiring.

You will own end‑to‑end recruitment, build talent pipelines across locations, and ensure a positive candidate experience in a hybrid model (2 days in the office). The package includes £34,000‑£45,000, pension, PMI, ShareSave, 6.6 weeks holiday and a

Qualifications

• Full 360 cycle internal recruitment experience across campaigns.
• Ability to challenge and influence stakeholders on selection decisions.
• Strong stakeholder relationships with a consultative approach.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business areas to understand recruitment activity and deliver outcomes.
• Build talent pipelines and sourcing strategies for multiple locations.
• Deliver end-to-end recruitment for retail management roles.
• Champion candidate experience and use data to inform hiring decisions.
• Own screening interviews and contract processing; coordinate events.
• Collaborate with external agencies as required.

Skills

360 recruitment

Stakeholder influence

Stakeholder relations

High-pressure

Remote comms

Direct recruitment

Social media sourcing

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Data analytics

People leadership

Retail knowledge

Job description

B&Q's Southampton Store Support Office is seeking a Retail Recruitment Partner. This permanent role sources, attracts and assesses top retail talent up to Store Manager level, partnering with stakeholders to deliver inclusive, data‑driven hiring.

You will own end‑to‑end recruitment, build talent pipelines across locations, and ensure a positive candidate experience in a hybrid model (2 days in the office). The package includes £34,000‑£45,000, pension, PMI, ShareSave, 6.6 weeks holiday and a