Talent Acquisition Manager

UK-Wide (North West or Midlands preferred) | £40,000–£45,000 + Car Allowance | Hybrid Role (1–2 Days WFH) | National Travel (3 Days per Week) A leading national hospitality brand is on the lookout for a dynamic Talent Acquisition Manager to join their HR team. If you\’re an experienced recruitment professional with a passion for hospitality and a flair for driving talent strategy, culture, and employee engagement — we’d love to hear from you. About the Role This is a pivotal role within the People team, focused on acquiring, rewarding, and retaining top talent across a diverse organisation. You’ll be field-based, working closely with leaders and central functions to lead end-to-end recruitment and design impactful reward and benefit initiatives that reinforce a positive, inclusive company culture. What You\’ll Be Doing * Developing and executing talent acquisition strategies tailored to each location and role. * Managing full-cycle recruitment from sourcing to onboarding, including working with third-party agencies. * Championing reward and benefit initiatives aligned to business goals and employee feedback. * Driving a people-first culture with innovative internal communication and engagement practices. * Collaborating with L&D teams to align recruitment with internal development and retention strategies. * Maintaining compliance with employment law and sponsorship management system (SMS) obligations. * Monitoring KPIs such as time-to-hire, agency usage, and candidate satisfaction to optimise recruitment impact. What You’ll Need * 2+ years in a recruitment or talent role, preferably within the hospitality industry. * Proven track record of designing and delivering recruitment strategies that attract high-quality candidates. * Strong understanding of the hospitality talent landscape. * Excellent communication, project management, and relationship-building skills. * Familiarity with reward structures, employee benefits, and compliance requirements. * Experience with ATS platforms and workforce data analysis. What’s on Offer * Competitive salary: £40,000–£45,000 + Car Allowance * Hybrid working: 1–2 days from home each week * National travel (3 days per week), with flexibility on base location (North West or Midlands ideal) * Be part of a passionate, values-driven hospitality brand * Opportunity to shape talent and culture strategy during an exciting period of growth and change Ready to influence the future of hospitality talent? Apply now and help build a stronger, more engaging people culture in a brand where people come first