Nando’s is on a journey of Changing Lives Together, creating lasting happiness for our people, our customers, and the communities we work in. Originally started in Johannesburg, South Africa, we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences for everyone involved in Nando’s.
Our Talent Acquisition team plays a key role in helping Nando’s grow by attracting and recruiting the best talent for our regional operations teams. After all, it’s the people that make the chicken! We’re looking for a passionate recruiter who can build strong relationships, deliver an excellent candidate experience and help us find the right people to bring our culture to life.
A day in the life...
- Partner with regional leaders (RD's & MD's) to understand recruitment needs and deliver effective, tailored hiring plans.
- Lead external hiring across the UK for General Managers, First Assistants and Second Assistants, ensuring strong talent pipelines to meet business needs.
- Source, attract, screen and select high-quality talent through CV reviews, interviews and assessments.
- Build talent pipelines and proactively identify future recruitment needs.
- Deliver a positive candidate experience, maintaining strong relationships throughout the recruitment process.
- Support regional recruitment campaigns, assessment days and end-to-end recruitment administration.
- Advise and coach hiring managers on recruitment best practice and selection decisions.
- Champion Nando’s diversity and inclusion strategy, ensuring we attract talent from all walks of life.
Hot Skills
- 3 years+ previous agency and in-house recruitment experience from the hospitality or retail sector
- A natural ability to connect with people at all levels
- Excellent relationship-building, communication and influencing skills.
- Strong judgement and the ability to assess candidate suitability, cultural fit and potential.
- A genuine passion for people and delivering an outstanding candidate experience.
- Confidence in coaching hiring managers and providing constructive feedback.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against tight deadlines.
- Company bonus
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Free Nando’s when you're working (and 40% discount when you're not)
- Annual team trips, AKA a free holiday
- Reward membership scheme and access to great discounts
- Four-week sabbatical every five years you’ve been with us
This is a 6 month fixed term contract and will require travel to Nando's restaurants and our Restaurant Support Offices.
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Talent Acquisition Specialist - 6 mth FTC employer: Nando's UK & IRE
At Nando's, we believe in creating a vibrant and supportive work environment where our Nandocas can thrive. As a Shift Lead, you'll not only enjoy competitive pay and fantastic benefits like free meals and paid breaks, but you'll also have access to clear career progression opportunities in a family-like atmosphere that values fun and inclusivity. Join us to make a difference, inspire your team, and embark on a rewarding leadership journey in a place that truly cares about your happiness and growth.
