Talent Acquisition Executive

Montcalm Collection; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel group is seeking a Talent Acquisition Executive to manage the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring alignment with luxury standards and a people-first philosophy. Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, conducting interviews, and enhancing employer branding. Ideal candidates should have recruitment experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of UK employment law. The role offers competitive salary and numerous benefits including wellbeing support and training opportunities, with flexible working conditions available.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Supportive team environment

Training and development opportunities

28 holidays including bank holidays

Cash-back health benefits

Discounted gym membership

Fully paid day off for your birthday

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR coordination.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment across multiple properties.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies to attract candidates.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain accurate recruitment data.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Understanding of UK employment law

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

CIPD Level 3 or working towards Level 5

Tools

HRIS or ATS platforms (Harri)

Job description

Overview

Collection's hotels. Working closely with the Cluster HR Manager and the Head of People & Culture, the role ensures that recruitment activities align with Montcalm's luxury standards and people-first philosophy. As a key member of the People & Culture team, the Talent Acquisition Executive manages the full recruitment lifecycle‑from job posting and candidate engagement to onboarding and induction—while supporting broader HR initiatives related to employer branding, workforce planning, and employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment across multiple properties and departments.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies to attract high‑calibre hospitality professionals.
• Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and selection criteria.
• Organise and lead open recruitment days to attract diverse hospitality talent.
• Build strong partnerships with hospitality schools, colleges, and universities to engage and attract graduate students.
• Build strong relationships with candidates, agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Promote Montcalm's employer brand through exceptional candidate experience.
• Represent the organisation professionally at external recruitment events, hospitality fairs, and school partnerships.
• Coordinate interviews, assessments, and offer processes with precision.
• Manage interview scheduling, selection, references, and right‑to‑work checks.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies and employment legislation.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data and reporting in HR systems (Harri).
• Support workforce planning and talent pipeline development.
• Contribute to diversity and inclusion hiring initiatives.
• Leverage data insights to improve recruitment performance.
• Develop engaging and creative recruitment marketing content for social media and other digital channels.
• Work closely with the People & Culture team to ensure seamless onboarding.
• Support engagement initiatives and induction programmes for new joiners.
• Act as a brand ambassador, reflecting Montcalm's values in every interaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR coordination (hospitality or service industry preferred).
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end recruitment processes and UK employment law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.
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• Experience using HRIS or ATS platforms (Harri or similar) essential.
• CIPD Level 3 (minimum) or working towards Level 5 preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary package.
• Supportive and empowering team environment.
• Wellbeing support, workshops, and advice.
• Training and development opportunities, including CIPD study support.
• 28 holidays including eight bank holidays (more after two years' service).
• Cash‑back health benefits, including optical, dental, chiropractor, and physio services.
• Discounted gym membership and access to wellbeing platforms.
• Fully paid day off for your birthday.
• Awards and recognition programme.
• Annual parties and events.
• Ongoing training and leadership development opportunities.
• Pension scheme.

Location & Working Hours

Based at Montcalm Collection Hotels, with occasional cross‑property support. Office‑based with flexibility for remote work when required. Occasional evening or weekend support for recruitment events or urgent staffing needs.

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement

At Montcalm Collection, diversity and inclusion aren't just buzzwords. We genuinely value the unique perspectives everyone brings, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, or background. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, and we provide a workplace free from discrimination and prejudice. Should this role resonate with your aspirations, please apply. If not shortlisted, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with us, either now or in the future.