Senior​/Talent Acquisition Manager; FTC

The Role

At Charles Tyrwhitt our purpose is to “Make it easy for men to dress well” and we can’t do that without our specialist teams. This time, we’re on the lookout for a Talent Acquisition Manager/ Senior Talent Acquisition Manager on a 12-month fixed term basis for a maternity cover, seeking a mid-Feb 2026 start date.

The Snr Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for leading & driving the Talent Acquisition strategy across the business, including owning end to end recruitment activity in Head Office business areas including Finance, Tech, Ecomm & Third Party. Additionally, this role has overall accountability for the delivery of our recruitment activity in our Milton Keynes Operations areas (namely our Distribution Centre and Contact Centre) and entire Retail estate, including New Store Openings through the 2 x Talent Acquisition Partners.

This role takes ownership for the full candidate experience, looking at how we optimise our attraction strategies, events and agency partnerships to deliver the talent we need.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to come in and make continuous impact in an evolving vertical within the People Team. Some key focuses for the maternity cover will include the full tender and integration process of a new ATS, creating and establishing an EVP and relaunch of our Careers site. The role straddles both hands on recruiting and best practice, whilst providing ample stretch opportunities to develop the TA function even further, as CT continues to grow.

• Develop and embed best-practice recruitment and direct search strategies to attract top talent aligned with Charles Tyrwhitt’s short, medium, and long-term goals.
• Partner with People Partners and business leaders across the UK and USA to understand workforce needs, future growth plans, and ensure recruitment practices are consistent, effective, and fit for purpose and deliver on our People Plan.
• Analyse recruitment performance, including turnover and hiring effectiveness, to inform continuous improvement and data-driven decisions.

• Own the tender, selection, and implementation of the new Applicant Tracking System (ATS), managing the full integration from the existing platform.
• Partner with People Leads and the wider business to ensure the new ATS is fully optimised, fit for purpose, and delivers a seamless experience for candidates and hiring managers.
• Champion adoption, training, and best practice to maximise efficiency, data quality, and overall recruitment capability.
• International experience would be beneficial as we look to streamline our platforms across the US & France.

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for head office roles and oversee operations and retail recruitment, ensuring a consistent and exceptional candidate experience.
• Oversee recruitment tools and assessments, ensuring all are relevant, effective, and consistently applied.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies, build diverse talent pipelines, and cultivate networks for hard-to-fill or high-demand roles. Fully manage the agency PSL, ensuring partners act as an extension of the CT brand, deliver high-quality candidates, and meet agreed commercial and service standards.
• Deliver the annual internships programme, developing relationships with universities and educational partners to attract and nurture future talent.
• Champion CT’s employer brand and EVP, ensuring a consistent tone of voice and strong presence across internal and external platforms (Linked In, Glassdoor, careers pages, etc.).

• Monitor recruitment KPIs to maintain required service levels to the business and provide insight through the Board Report.
• Manage the recruitment budget to ensure effective and efficient use of resources.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers, providing expert recruitment advice, coaching, and market insight to enhance hiring capability.

• Lead, coach, and develop the Talent Acquisition team, supporting their professional growth and aligning their development with…