Recruitment Team Leader

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.




• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.




• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.




• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.




• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.




• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.




• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates




• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.




• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.




• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.




• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay




• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.




• A great holiday package

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Recruitment Team Leader to manage a team of seven Recruitment Coordinators supporting our Cash & Carry business.

In this role, you'll lead a team responsible for delivering a high-quality recruitment service across our Branch and Distribution Centre network. You'll play a key part in driving recruitment, supporting hiring managers, developing your team, and ensuring an excellent experience for both candidates and hiring managers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a results-driven team leader who is passionate about recruitment, enjoys leading people, improving processes and working in a fast-paced environment.

Based at our Head Office in Wellingborough (Equity House), this role is working Monday to Friday. You'll be managing a team that operates between 8.00am and 5.30pm therefore a need to be flexible on start and finish times will be necessary. Ideally, we are looking to offer rotational hours of 8.00am-4.30pm/9.00am-5.30pm.

You will be responsible for

• Leading the day-to-day operation of the Recruitment Hub, ensuring an efficient and customer-focused service.




• Driving recruitment activity to meet hiring needs across the business.




• Leading daily team meetings to manage priorities, allocate workload and support team performance.




• Coaching, mentoring and developing team members to achieve their full potential.




• Creating an inclusive, engaging and high-performing team culture.




• Providing expert recruitment advice and guidance to hiring managers and People teams throughout the recruitment lifecycle.




• Planning for peak recruitment periods and ensuring the team is prepared to meet business demand.




• Producing recruitment reports and analysing data.




• Championing recruitment best practice, policies and procedures.




• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance the recruitment experience.




• Supporting volume recruitment activity when required.

You will need

• Previous recruitment experience within an in-house recruitment team or recruitment agency.




• Experience leading, motivating and developing a team.




• Experience managing recruitment performance, reporting and KPIs.




• Knowledge of recruitment processes, compliance and employment legislation.




• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.




• Excellent coaching and mentoring skills.




• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ideally Tribepad.




• Knowledge of the wholesale or retail sector would be advantageous.