Recruitment Partner - Pub Partners - FTC - West Midlands

Recruitment Partner – Pub Partners – 12 Month FTC

About Us

Stonegate Group is the UK’s largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues. We’re proud of our diverse portfolio and deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces individuality. By fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported, we reflect the vibrant communities we serve and empower our people to thrive.

The Opportunity

As a Recruitment Partner you will manage a portfolio of opportunities, sourcing candidates in a cost effective and timely manner, whilst building a pipeline of candidates for the future requirements and ensuring an engaging candidate experience.

You will provide comprehensive recruitment support to Divisional Business Units comprising a Divisional Director and a team of Regional Managers. You will be responsible for dealing with enquires from prospective publicans, evaluating experience & suitability and scheduling and conducting interviews. 

You will develop effective talent banks by using various direct sourcing methods and using your own initiative to identify & support lead generation. You will ensure applicants and publicans are supported through their recruitment letting journey from their initial enquiry, through the interview process to completion of their legal agreement. You will ensure minimal delays and offer a first-class approach to customer service.

Skills & Experience:

Attraction 

• Utilise the most appropriate internal & external methods to attract self-employed Partners
• Developing own networks for sourcing and employer branding building within the industry
• Offer a creative approach to sourcing great talent for the Recruitment team – focusing on attracting passive candidates to opportunities, talent pooling and building communities.
• Working with key stakeholders across the business to ensure effective and consistent social media recruiting for their vacancies.
• Partnering and building effective relationships with specific Business Units to fully understand their recruitment requirements and ensure a sustainable pipeline of talent. 
• Organise and administer selection processes including any online testing, telephone, and video interviews. 
• Book applicants and interested parties onto pre-arranged screening / interview days through proactive outbound calling, various direct sourcing methods and own initiatives.

Talent Management 

• Assist with the end-to-end candidate experience to create a positive and engaging proposition for potential partners. 
• Forecasting for future recruitment needs and developing effect talent pipelines for specific areas. 
• Conduct divisional calls and attend monthly meetings with Regional Managers and Business directors providing recruitment updates and insights through engaging presentations. Advising, coaching & influencing regional managers on best practice for attraction, interviews, and assessment

Reporting 

• Maintaining the highest accuracy and integrity of information related to candidates using our internal recruitment systems. 
• Preparing regular metrics and reports and conduct trend analysis, to enable review of progress and KPIs and to change/drive appropriate behaviours.

General

• Continued awareness of commercial and industry-wide activity, with detailed knowledge of employment legislation changes in your area of expertise.
• Utilise Microsoft Excel to keep reporting and talent banks consistent.
• Utilise social media and technology to the most effective use.
• Attend regular Recruitment Team, Area and Divisional meetings when required.

What makes Stonegate a great place to work?

At Stonegate, we believe that when you feel your best, you do your best. That’s why we’re committed to supporting the health, happiness, and overall wellbeing of every team member. From lifestyle perks and flexible support to mental health resources, our benefits are designed to help you thrive—both in and out of work.

• 25 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year
• Bonus Scheme
• Access to discounted Private Medical Insurance through Vitality
• Exclusive discounts on Dental Insurance
• Reward Card via the MiXR app, giving you and your friends 25% off food and drinks as well as VIP entry across our Managed Estate
• Life Assurance which gives access to Help @ Hand
• Access to your pay early via Wagestream
• The Stonegate Xtra portal with access to a wide range of high street discounts and offers
• Discounted access to David Lloyd membership
• Award winning Learning & Development programmes to drive your career

If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. You can contact us on recruitment.support@stonegategroup.co.uk.