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.

The Role
- 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.

What Makes This Different
- 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

Who This Will Suit - Someone who ...who:
- 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.