Talent Acquisition Partner

Burberry; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury fashion brand in the United Kingdom is hiring a dedicated recruiter to partner with business leaders and enhance the candidate experience. The role includes managing the full recruitment lifecycle for creative roles and acting as a brand ambassador at events. The ideal candidate has strong stakeholder management skills, a passion for fashion, and proven recruitment experience in luxury or consumer brands. Join us in shaping the future of talent acquisition in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience recruiting for creative, buying, merchandising, marketing roles.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence.
• Exceptional organisational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Flexibility to adapt in a collaborative team setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers to deliver tailored recruitment strategies.
• Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle ensuring a premium candidate experience.
• Act as a brand ambassador, showcasing Burberry at candidate touchpoints.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pools for future hiring needs.
• Champion inclusive hiring practices to support diversity efforts.

Skills

Recruiting for creative roles

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tech-savvy with ATS

Passion for fashion

Flexible and proactive

Job description

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

Partner with Burberry’s business leaders to attract, engage, and hire exceptional creative, marketing, and commercial talent that reflects our brand values and supports our global growth strategy. Act as a trusted advisor, ensuring a seamless candidate experience and promoting Burberry as an employer of choice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Partnership

• Collaborate with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand team needs and deliver tailored recruitment strategies.
• Provide market insights on talent trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor activity.

End-to-End Recruitment

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for creative, marketing, and commercial roles, ensuring a premium candidate experience.
• Source, screen, and select high‑calibre candidates using innovative and diverse sourcing methods.

Brand Representation

• Act as a Burberry brand ambassador, showcasing our heritage and values at every candidate touchpoint.
• Represent Burberry at industry events, universities, and networking forums to build talent pipelines.

Talent Pipeline Development

• Build and maintain proactive talent pools for future hiring needs.
• Leverage platforms such as LinkedIn, creative networks, job boards, and partnerships with colleges.

Process Excellence

• Ensure compliance with Burberry’s recruitment processes and global standards.
• Maintain accurate data and reporting through the ATS and recruitment dashboards.

Diversity & Inclusion

• Champion inclusive hiring practices and support Burberry’s commitment to diversity across all roles.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Proven experience recruiting for creative, buying, merchandising, marketing, and/or commercial roles within luxury, fashion, or consumer brands.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and advise at all levels.
• Exceptional organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Tech‑savvy with proficiency in ATS systems and sourcing tools.
• Passion for fashion, creativity, and delivering an outstanding candidate experience.
• Flexible, proactive, and collaborative team player with a solutions‑focused mindset.

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.