Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, based on experience

About the Role
As the Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor at MARI, you will be responsible for attracting and recruiting top talent for our high-profile portfolio of events and attractions, including Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, Hampton Court Palace Festival, the Chimney Lift, Taste of London, and Glide. You will partner closely with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to understand talent needs, develop recruitment strategies, and execute end-to-end recruitment processes. Your role will involve planning and executing large-scale recruitment campaigns to ensure the right number of workers are in place prior to event openings. You will utilise various sourcing strategies such as job boards, social media, networking, and referrals to identify and engage potential candidates. Key responsibilities include screening resumes, conducting initial phone interviews, coordinating and scheduling interviews, managing the recruitment process including assessment events, offer negotiation, and onboarding. You will maintain accurate candidate records in the applicant tracking system (Workable) and build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future hiring needs. For Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, you will manage contract workers and freelancers, liaising with legal to ensure compliance with IR35 and right to work checks. For other events, you will engage workers through the Worksome platform. Additionally, you will develop and execute candidate retention and engagement strategies to increase returning staff percentages, provide management information and recruitment metrics to identify trends or issues, collate post-event performance data to inform re-hiring strategies, manage talent pools, and produce worker feedback surveys for continuous improvement. Staying updated on industry trends and innovative talent acquisition practices will be essential to continually improve recruitment strategies.

Experience
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in talent acquisition, preferably in the events or entertainment industry
- Proven track record of successfully sourcing and recruiting top talent
- Experience with applicant tracking systems and workforce management software
- Experience supporting contingent workers on-site

About you
- Strong knowledge of talent acquisition best practices and recruitment tools
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong sense of accountability

Qualifications
No specific qualifications required beyond relevant experience and skills.