Talent Acquisition & Social Media Advisor

We’re looking for a fabulous Talent Acquisition & Social Media Advisor to join our People team, on a 9-month fixed term contract, you will work closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager to hire exceptional talent directly into Head Office through direct sourcing and an excellent candidate experience.

This is the ideal role for someone looking to take their first or second steps into a career within a People Team, or someone experienced who’s looking to develop either recruitment or social media skills within a fast-paced retailer.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Help hiring managers recruit fantastic people

Supporting Managers to attract, select and offer candidates, including sourcing on Linkedin and Indeed.

• Giving candidates a brilliant experience

Making sure candidates get a brilliant recruitment experience, through timely communication and spot on organisation, using our recruitment software to make things easy and efficient.

• Promoting roles across social media

Creating engaging content that helps people understand what it’s like to work here and want to apply for jobs with us. You’ll have the creative freedom to drive job advert engagement across LinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. You’ll also create content to keep our careers website fresh and exciting.

• Audience Insights & Content Strategy

Monitor social media sentiment and audience behaviour, using tools and trend data to inform content strategy and grow follower engagement.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Self-Motivated and Organised in Fast-Paced Environments

Thrive under pressure with strong self-discipline, time management, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities effectively.

• Creative and Inclusive Talent Attraction

Continuously generate innovative ideas to attract top talent and promote inclusive hiring practices through engaging content and campaigns.

• Social Media and Content Creation Expertise

Passionate about social media with hands-on experience in creative writing, photography, and using tools like Canva and Photoshop to produce compelling content.

• Strong Communication and Relationship Building

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the business.

• Detail-Oriented and Hands-On Approach

High attention to detail and accuracy, a proactive approach to learning and business engagement, and the flexibility to visit stores and warehouse regularly for content creation.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

• Access to Wagestream, to support your financial wellbeing needs, giving you more control and flexibility with your pay.

• Hybrid Working! 3 days office and 2 days off-site.

• Access to our TPS Perks which offers you a variety of saving and discount options.

• Life Assurance.

• 20% staff discount, as well as discounts at Superdrug and Three Mobile.

• Round the clock support from our partnership with RetailTrust.

• Cycle to work scheme for those who don’t mind riding up the hills of High Wycombe.

OUR HIRING PROCESS

1. You find or get sent this job advert, read it, and feel like you’re the perfect person.

2. You send in your application to let us know you’re interested.

3. We see your application, get excited, and give you a call.

4. You’ll meet us twice, and we’ll get to know each other

5. You’ll begin your journey with us and let everyone know how great your new job is.

“We’re a sociable bunch of down-to-earth people, who enjoy our work and each other’s company”

Agencies: We are not accepting speculative CV’s or profiles and kindly request that you refrain from contacting us.

The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.