Talent acquisition officer in hospitality

Join us as a Talent Acquisition Officer (Maternity Cover) at The Dorchester and 45 Park Lane Park, recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024-2026 and ‘Hotel of the Year – London’ at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity.

• You will manage the end-to-end recruitment process across a variety of hotel departments, partnering with hiring managers to understand their needs and attract the best talent.
• You will proactively source candidates through job boards, social media, professional networks, referrals and creative recruitment initiatives to build strong talent pipelines.
• You will create engaging job advertisements and represent The Dorchester as an employer of choice, bringing our culture, values and career opportunities to life.
• You will coordinate interviews, conduct candidate screening and support hiring managers throughout the selection process, ensuring a seamless and professional experience for every candidate.
• You will manage offers and pre-employment checks, working closely with our People & Culture team to ensure a smooth onboarding journey for successful candidates.
• You will maintain accurate recruitment records and reporting, monitor vacancies and recruitment activity, and identify opportunities to improve our processes.
• You will build strong relationships with colleagues across the hotel, providing recruitment advice and supporting workforce planning to meet our business needs.

• Our values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As a Talent Acquisition Officer (Maternity Cover), you’ll have the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy
• Previous experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, ideally within luxury hospitality, hotels or a similarly service-led environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with candidates and stakeholders at all levels.
• You can manage multiple vacancies and competing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• You enjoy finding creative ways to attract talent, building candidate networks and taking ownership of the recruitment process.
• You work effectively with hiring managers and colleagues, understanding their needs and providing a supportive, solutions-focused approach.
• You understand the importance of handling sensitive candidate information with discretion and maintaining accurate recruitment records.
• English is the primary language used in our hotel, and you can communicate confidently and professionally in this language.

• Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discounts with our hotels, and benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops
• Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Royal London Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from seasonal ticket loan, rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and eye care vouchers.
• Training and Development: Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
• Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
• Well-being Support: Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees.