Head of Talent Acquisition

This range is provided by COREcruitment Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

A leading global hospitality group, renowned for its innovation, exceptional guest experience, and people-first culture. They have an expanding international footprint and ambitious growth plans, the business is now seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition to lead their UK and EMEA recruitment strategy and play a pivotal role in shaping their global people agenda.

As Head of Talent Acquisition, you will oversee the end to end recruitment function, developing and delivering strategies that attract, engage, and retain world-class talent across multiple brands and regions. This is a highly visible and strategic role that combines operational excellence with creative, forward-thinking leadership.

• Drive and deliver a global talent acquisition strategy aligned with the company’s growth ambitions.
• Lead and inspire a high performing TA team, promoting excellence, collaboration, and accountability.
• Partner with senior leaders to anticipate hiring needs and design scalable, future-ready recruitment solutions.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion to ensure fair and inclusive hiring practices.
• Elevate the employer brand and create an exceptional candidate experience across all markets.
• Leverage data and technology to streamline processes and boost recruitment performance.
• Build and manage strong partnerships with external agencies, RPOs, and industry networks.
• Report key insights and talent trends to the executive team to drive informed decision making.

• Proven experience leading a talent acquisition function within a complex, multi-site or international, ideally within hospitality, retail, or consumer sectors.
• Strong strategic capability with a hands on approach and a solid understanding of global recruitment practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated success in driving transformation, implementing new systems or processes, and building high performing teams.
• A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

Director

Full-time

Human Resources

Hospitality, Retail, and Wellness and Fitness Services