Lead end-to-end recruitment for retail roles, from initial brief to offer, providing expert guidance to hiring managers and a seamless hiring journey for our candidates
Source and attract high-quality candidates using a mix of channels including direct attraction, job boards, social media, talent pools, networking and creative outreach strategies. This role may from time to time require travelling to our stores and relevant recruitment events
Champion Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) by embedding inclusive practices at every stage of the recruitment process and advising/training hiring managers on best practice.
Build strong stakeholder relationships, offering regular progress updates, market insights, and consultative support to ensure aligned, timely hiring decisions.
Strengthen our employer brand by representing us as an employer of choice supporting campaigns, events and storytelling that highlight our culture, values and Life at Space NK
Utilise social channels and innovative attraction solutions, exploring new tools, trends, and technologies to engage both active and passive talent.
Support wider talent initiatives and projects as needed, helping us continuously improve and evolve our talent attraction strategies and processes

End to end recruitment experience within a high volume/fast paced environment, ideally for a retail business or agency partnering with retailers
Understanding of inclusive hiring practices, recruitment policies, procedures and best practice
Good understanding of relevant employment and recruitment legislation
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships, influence and coach hiring managers on process, employer branding and candidate experience
Experience using a variety of sourcing methods (headhunting, social media, talent pools, networking)
Understanding of how to represent and promote employer brand through candidate interactions and social presence.
Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment technology tools.
Experience supporting or leading recruitment or talent-based projects
The ability to thrive in a fast paced, high demand environment
Proven organisational skills with attention to detail, ability to prioritise workload, time management, problem solving and innovative thinking.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Up to 50% Staff Discount (brand dependent)
25 days annual leave plus usual statutory public/bank holidays
Pension Scheme
Third Party Discounts across fashion, entertainment and lifestyle
Wellness support including via the Retail Trust, Vitality and Employee Assistant Programme
Season Ticket Loan
Refer a Friend Scheme
Employee Forum

Talent Acquisition Advisor – Retail

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