Senior Talent Acquisition Lead - Luxury RTW Fashion Brand

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury fashion brand is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Lead to manage the full recruitment cycle for their flagship launch in London. This full-time role involves strategic sourcing, stakeholder management, and team guidance, ensuring compliance and enhancing the employer brand across multiple channels. Ideal candidates will have extensive recruitment experience and a proactive approach to talent acquisition.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of recruitment experience, with in-house recruitment essential.
• Experience working directly with senior leadership.
• Proven ability to handle a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment across UK & Ireland.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to understand hiring needs.
• Support and guide a team of Talent Acquisition partners.

Skills

Recruitment Experience

Stakeholder Management

Excel

Detail-oriented

Organized

Proactive

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

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Senior Talent Acquisition Lead - Luxury RTW Fashion Brand, London

Client:

MODE SEARCH Ltd.

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

Mode Search is exclusively supporting a luxury brand in their search for a Senior Lead Recruiter (FTC – 9 months). This role reports to the Talent Acquisition Manager within the UK & Ireland HR team, supporting a high-profile flagship launch. You will act as a key partner to the business, managing the full recruitment cycle and supporting senior stakeholders across retail and head office.

As a Senior Lead Recruiter, you will serve as a brand ambassador, upholding the brand's values through strategic sourcing, candidate care, and managing all recruitment activities. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday office-based role at the head office in Mayfair.

The Role

• Manage full-cycle recruitment across UK & Ireland (retail and head office)
• Partner with senior stakeholders, including Directors, to understand hiring needs and deliver effective recruitment solutions
• Oversee internal mobility, direct sourcing, referrals, agency coordination, and international hiring
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and internal processes through accurate ATS and Excel tracker updates
• Support and guide a team of Talent Acquisition partners
• Collaborate closely with the HR team
• Gather and share market insights and salary benchmarks to inform recruitment strategy
• Build the employer brand across multiple channels
• Support hiring for key projects

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of recruitment experience, with in-house recruitment essential
• Experience working directly with senior leadership and managing stakeholder expectations
• Proven ability to handle a fast-paced environment and large-scale recruitment projects
• Excellent command of Excel and familiarity with applicant tracking systems
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive

Please note that due to a high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual feedback at this stage. Successful candidates will be contacted in due course.

You can also email your resume directly to us at [emailprotected] to apply.