About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
•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.
•Proactively source candidates through job boards, social media, professional networks, referrals and creative recruitment initiatives to build strong talent pipelines.
•Create engaging job advertisements and represent The Dorchester as an employer of choice, bringing its culture, values and career opportunities to life.
•Coordinate interviews, conduct candidate screening and support hiring managers throughout the selection process, ensuring a seamless and professional experience for every candidate.
•Manage offers and pre-employment checks, working closely with the People & Culture team to ensure a smooth onboarding journey for successful candidates.
•Maintain accurate recruitment records and reporting, monitor vacancies and recruitment activity, and identify opportunities to improve processes.
•Build strong relationships with colleagues across the hotel, providing recruitment advice and supporting workforce planning to meet business needs.
Requirements
•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.
•Able to manage multiple vacancies and competing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
•Enjoys finding creative ways to attract talent, building candidate networks and taking ownership of the recruitment process.
•Works effectively with hiring managers and colleagues, understanding their needs and providing a supportive, solutions-focused approach.
•Understands the importance of handling sensitive candidate information with discretion and maintaining accurate recruitment records.
•English is the primary language used in the hotel; candidates must communicate confidently and professionally in this language.
Benefits
•Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
•Discounts with the 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 (8% employer contribution); 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, through 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.
