Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

This is a roll-up-your-sleeves, lead-from-the-front position for an experienced recruiter who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume, people-critical environments and wants real ownership.

You’ll sit at the heart of a dynamic, event-driven business, owning end-to-end recruitment across multiple flagship venues – from strategy through to sourcing, onboarding, compliance, and contract creation. One minute you’ll be shaping hiring strategy with senior stakeholders, the next you’ll be knee-deep in right-to-work checks, contracts, or supporting your team through peak demand.

As Senior Talent Acquisition / Recruitment Partner, you’ll lead a small recruitment team while remaining deeply hands‑on yourself. You’ll oversee:

• Permanent recruitment (approx. 35‑40 roles per year, all levels)
• High‑volume casual recruitment for major events and match days
• Recruitment strategy across multiple sites
• Compliance, onboarding, right‑to‑work checks, and final contract sign‑off
• Stakeholder management – including confidently challenging hiring decisions
• Coaching, developing and covering your team when needed

This is a 48‑hour, on‑site role in a high‑energy environment where priorities change quickly and pressure is part of the job – but so is autonomy, trust, and influence.

• True ownership:
  You set the tone, the standards, and the strategy
• Hands‑on leadership:
  You lead by doing, not delegating
• Fast‑paced & varied:
  No two days look the same
• Visible impact:
  Your decisions directly affect live events and operations
• Supportive, non‑micromanaged culture:
  Trusted to run your area properly

• Has strong hospitality recruitment experience (essential)
• Is comfortable recruiting at all levels, from frontline to senior
• Has owned compliance, onboarding, and contract writing
• Is calm, resilient, and effective under pressure
• Enjoys stakeholder challenge and decision‑making authority
• Is happy to do everything, not just the strategic parts

This role is not suitable for recruiters who only want high‑level or advisory positions, or who are uncomfortable with operational detail.

The salary is between £50–60,000 for the basic. 33 days for holiday allowance, life assurance and entry to some of the most fantastic events out there.