Recruiter, People Team

GET TO KNOW US

At Brown Thomas Arnotts, we are Reinventing Retail. Our purpose is to enrich our customer’s lives, which we achieve by living our values – Going Above and Beyond, Driving Creativity and Innovation, and Doing the Right Thing. We are one business with two iconic brands, bringing exciting experience to life through our digital and physical destinations. Our customer engagement sets the bar in service and experiential retail, giving our customers something to love every time.

KNOW THE ROLE

As a values-led people champion, the Recruiter will collaborate closely with Hiring Managers, HR Business Partners, and the wider People Team to support current and future resourcing needs. They will also lead on employer branding initiatives, support our digital recruitment channels, and bring fresh thinking to the evolving world of talent acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruitment for roles across Retail Operations. Occasionally support with Head Office recruitment.

Partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs, define role requirements, and deliver robust hiring strategies.

Provide expert advice and coaching to stakeholders on interview practice, inclusive hiring, and legislative compliance.

Champion and evolve our employer brand across LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, and other platforms.

Create engaging job content and source candidates through direct outreach, social media, referrals, and job boards.

Deliver an excellent candidate experience, acting as a brand ambassador at every touchpoint.

Track and report weekly recruitment metrics and KPIs; offer insights and recommendations to inform decision-making.

Build and manage relationships with recruitment agencies and external partners.

Support recruitment projects and initiatives, including volume hiring campaigns and new system rollouts.

Maintain and manage updates on Careers website, Core HR, and TALEO systems.

Attend relevant industry events, expand talent pipelines, and contribute to building strong talent communities.

KNOW WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

1–2 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment and employer branding.

Skilled at sourcing top talent while amplifying company culture and employee value proposition through impactful social media campaigns.

Passionate about blending recruitment strategy with creative digital storytelling to attract and engage high-quality candidates.

Collaborative : Builds strong internal relationships across departments and champions teamwork to drive hiring success.

Results-Focused : Demonstrates urgency and ownership in delivering high-quality hires against deadlines and targets.

Communicative : Clear and professional communicator – both written and verbal – with the ability to influence at all levels.

Analytical : Confident working with data; applies insights to improve processes and enhance hiring outcomes.

Organised : Manages multiple priorities effectively; highly detail-oriented with strong time management skills.

Brand Advocate : Passionate about showcasing BTA’s values and culture to external candidates and networks.

Attraction-Focused : Brings creativity and innovation to sourcing strategies; leverages social media platforms, market insights, and digital tools to build inclusive, future-focused talent pipelines and amplify our employer brand.

Adaptable : Thrives in a fast-paced environment and embraces change with positivity and resilience.

Ethical : Displays discretion, fairness, and integrity throughout the recruitment process.

Proactive : Brings fresh thinking, continually improves the recruitment journey, and acts on feedback.

KNOW WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

We believe that every team member should have the opportunity to curate a meaningful career that enhances professional and personal development. That is why we foster a culture of belonging and inclusiveness where your voice is valuable. A great customer experience starts with a great people experience, and we’re proud to have been recognised by multiple industry bodies for our progressive workplace culture.

As a Brown Thomas Arnotts team member, you will benefit from :

• Competitive Salary
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Competitive annual leave entitlement
• Team Member discount across the world’s most iconic brands
• Recognition Days for Volunteering & Wellbeing
• Wellbeing Initiatives
• Extensive Learning & Development Offerings
• Leading Talent Programmes
• Flexible Working Model
• Additional Benefits

KNOW HOW WE WORK

Experience is our business :  Our customer engagement sets the bar in service and experiential retail, giving our customers something to love every time.

We Are More Than Shops :   We create enjoyable places, to excite, where people socialise, discover, learn and are inspired, and where local communities are enriched.

We are Curators :   Our unique range of product and services are key to the sense of excitement that Brown Thomas Arnotts is renowned for, whether for a special day or every day, things that make our customer’s lives better.

We Care for Our People :  We believe a great customer experience starts with a great people experience. That is why we promote a culture where talent is nurtured and where creativity and learning are valued.

We Succeed by Working Sustainably :   We are community-focused and our aim is to cultivate retail environments that are conscious, considerate and commercial.

Brown Thomas Arnotts is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where culture and creativity come together. Our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all team members – their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. We don’t discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, and / or membership of the Travelling community.