Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist in London for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves developing a robust recruitment strategy for high-end businesses. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a background in premium hospitality or retail. This position offers an opportunity to impact the recruitment processes significantly.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in senior-level talent acquisition.
• Background in premium or luxury hospitality or retail is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to build recruitment processes from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle for senior and leadership roles.
• Develop and implement a proactive, long-term talent acquisition strategy.
• Ensure a first-class candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Skills

Senior-level talent acquisition

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Sourcing techniques

Data-driven mindset

Tools

ATS platforms

Recruitment analytics tools

Job description

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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, London

Client:

COREcruitment

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Job Description:

*6 Month FTC*

London
Industry: Premium Hospitality Group

I’m working with a leading premium hospitality group to recruit a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced talent professional to make a real impact by developing and implementing a robust recruitment strategy across a diverse portfolio of high-end hospitality businesses.

The Role:

This newly created role will focus on senior level recruitment across multiple brands within the group. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and embedding a consistent, scalable recruitment process - helping to attract, engage and retain top-tier talent across the business.

You will work strategically and operationally, partnering closely with senior stakeholders and People teams to align recruitment efforts with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle for senior and leadership roles across the group
• Develop and implement a proactive, long-term talent acquisition strategy
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand current and future hiring needs
• Support and enhance the employer brand and EVP through consistent messaging and tone of voice
• Design and execute sourcing strategies to build strong talent pipelines
• Manage relationships with external recruitment partners
• Track and analyse key hiring metrics to improve performance and efficiency
• Ensure a first-class candidate experience throughout the recruitment process

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in senior-level talent acquisition, preferably within multi-site or multi-brand environments
• Background in premium or luxury hospitality or retail is highly desirable
• Proven ability to build recruitment processes from the ground up
• Strong understanding of recruitment marketing, employer branding, and sourcing techniques
• Comfortable using ATS platforms and recruitment analytics tools
• Data-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work at pace, drive results and adapt quickly