Talent Advisor

Burberry; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury fashion brand is seeking a recruiter to partner with business leaders in hiring exceptional talent. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, represent the company at industry events, and champion inclusive hiring practices. Ideal candidates will have experience recruiting for creative roles within luxury or consumer brands, strong communication skills, and a passion for fashion. Join us to enhance our brand representation and build diverse talent pools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience recruiting for creative, buying, or merchandising roles in luxury brands.
• Ability to influence and advise all levels of stakeholders.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers for tailored recruitment strategies.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle ensuring a premium candidate experience.
• Represent Burberry as a brand ambassador at events and forums.

Skills

Recruiting for creative roles

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Excellent communication

Tech-savvy

Passion for fashion

Collaborative team player

Job description

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Department: HR

City: London

Location: GB

INTRODUCTION

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.
• 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.

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