Talent Acquisition Specialist

Works closely with hiring managers across Virgin Active and KAUAI to attract and recruit people across a range of high-volume and specialist roles. It sits within the People Team and supports the organisation's evolution into Social Wellness Clubs by helping to bring in people who share a passion for exceptional experiences and world-class service. The role requires a proactive, relationship-focused approach to recruitment and a commitment to delivering an exceptional candidate experience in a fast-paced environment.

• Managing the end-to-end recruitment process across designated business areas.
• Partnering with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and develop effective hiring plans.
• Creating engaging attraction campaigns across job boards, social media and the careers website.
• Proactively sourcing candidates for critical and hard-to-fill roles.
• Building talent pipelines to support current and future recruitment needs.
• Developing partnerships with colleges, training providers and local community organisations.
• Planning and supporting recruitment events, careers fairs and assessment centres.
• Coaching hiring managers on interviewing, selection and inclusive recruitment practices.
• Providing market insight and recruitment data to support hiring decisions.
• Improving recruitment processes to reduce time-to-hire and strengthen the candidate experience.

• Previous experience managing end-to-end recruitment within a fast-paced or high-volume environment.
• Strong candidate attraction and direct sourcing experience.
• Confidence partnering with hiring managers and managing multiple vacancies.
• Experience using an applicant tracking system.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• A genuine commitment to delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
• Ability to work from the London Support Office three days per week.

• Attendance at the London Support Office three days per week.
• 40 hours per week.

• Opportunity to be part of a brand redefining the future of wellness.
• A premium environment with industry-leading facilities.
• Development and progression opportunities aligned to the employee's level.
• Access to a vibrant, engaged member community.
• Platform to build a career, reputation and impact.
• 25 days annual leave excluding bank holidays, plus a Celebration Day, with encouragement to take the leave.
• Access to The Peoples Pension, with employer contributions at 3%.
• Complimentary Virgin Active membership for the employee and a buddy, plus free membership for children and access to Club V.
• Private dental and healthcare insurance.
• Life assurance at 4x salary.
• Discounts across Virgin Active, including guest passes and 50% off PT sessions.
• Access to Virgin Family, enabling communication with colleagues across Virgin Group and discounts including Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Holidays and Virgin Media/O2.