London
Job Title Recruiter – Retail (UK & Ireland) FIXED TERM POSTION 9 TO 12 MONTHS Contract: Full Time Reporting to: Senior Recruiter & Head of Talent Role Purpose The Recruiter plays a critical, front‑line role in attracting, identifying and hiring talent to meet the immediate and future needs of our retail stores across the UK and Ireland. This is a high‑energy, operational recruitment role working at pace within a live retail environment. The role is not only office‑based — it requires regular store visits, direct engagement with hiring managers, and proactive candidate sourcing on the ground. The Recruiter is responsible for delivering end‑to‑end recruitment while ensuring a strong candidate experience, building robust talent pipelines, and responding quickly to changing store priorities. Key Responsibilities Talent Sourcing & Retail Recruitment Delivery • Screen CVs and assess candidates against role requirements, retail experience, availability, and cultural fit., • Conduct high‑volume candidate calls, appointments, and classifications aligned to current and future store needs., • Develop and execute recruitment strategies for Sales Assistant and Management roles, using multiple channels (ATS, job boards, social media, referrals, networking, and in‑store activity)., • Proactively source candidates via the internal ATS and external platforms, including visiting stores and challenging locations to attract local talent., • Stay close to the market to maintain a competitive edge in attraction, assessment, and sourcing., • Ensure candidates are fully pre‑screened before progressing into store interview stages across the UK and Ireland., • Plan, coordinate, and deliver 1:1 and group interviews, including assessment days and store‑based recruitment activity., • Manage offers, hiring decisions, and all recruitment administration (offers, contracts, store communications, and hiring paperwork)., • Work closely with Store Managers, Area Managers, and HR to define role requirements, competencies, and selection criteria., • Build strong, trusted relationships with all INDITEX UK & Ireland stores, with stores treated as the top priority., • Maintain regular communication with HR, Heads of Department, and stores to understand hiring pressures and workforce plans., • Design and update job descriptions and interview questions aligned to retail realities., • Support and deliver employer branding initiatives that reflect the pace, culture, and expectations of store roles., • Organise and attend job fairs, recruitment events, group interviews, and inductions., • Support quarterly and annual hiring forecasts based on store trading needs., • Contribute to the development of policies and best practices for talent assessment and interviewing., • Represent INDITEX internally and externally at recruitment events, acting as a brand ambassador., • Manage candidate data in full compliance with GDPR and internal policies., • Propose and support projects that improve recruitment quality, speed, productivity, and internal brand visibility., • Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date data within the INDITEX ATS and external job boards., • Build and nurture long‑term relationships with previous applicants and future talent., • Deliver a positive, efficient, and transparent candidate journey from first contact through onboarding., • Maintain clear and timely communication on interview stages, timelines, and outcomes., • Provide candidates with clear information on roles, benefits, salary, and the retail working environment., • Strong understanding of full‑cycle recruitment, ideally within a fast‑paced or retail environment., • Solid knowledge of candidate selection, interviewing, and assessment methods., • Excellent organisational, communication, and relationship‑building skills., • Comfortable managing high volumes and shifting priorities in a live retail setting., • Proactive, resilient, and solutions‑focused with a hands‑on approach., • Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt quickly to store needs., • High attention to detail, confidentiality, and professionalism., • Strong team player with the ability to work independently and take ownership., • Self‑motivated, energetic, and comfortable being visible in stores., • Management experience desirable but not essential.