Role Purpose We are seeking an experienced Talent professional to join on an interim basis (6-months) to design and implement scalable recruitment and development processes across the business. This role will focus on building strong foundations—creating clear, consistent hiring practices and introducing development frameworks that support health & safety compliance, employee growth and retention. The successful candidate will be hands-on, delivery-focused, and comfortable building from scratch in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition (Process Build Delivery) Design and implement a structured, end-to-end recruitment process, utilising Employment Hero to its full capacity Introduce best practice across sourcing, interviewing, and selection Create interview frameworks, scorecards, and hiring manager guidance Improve candidate experience and employer branding Support hiring for key roles where needed Learning & Development (Framework Creation) Build and implement a practical L&D framework aligned to business needs Create and roll out fit-for-purpose inductions for both new team members and current team members in new roles Create a suitable training plan in line with relevant H&S regulations Support with the development of a performance framework (probations, reviews, etc.) Create simple career pathways and progression guidelines Identify key skill gaps and propose development solutions Lead sessions to upskill internal trainers Develop an apprenticeship strategy to support future talent pipelines and oversee Apprenticeship Levy utilisation Assess current third-party training providers Stakeholder Engagement Partner with leaders to understand hiring and capability needs Coach managers on recruitment and development best practice Drive adoption of new processes across teams Project Delivery Take ownership of delivering key milestones within the contract period Prioritise high-impact areas and implement pragmatic solutions Track progress and provide regular updates to leadership Key Deliverables (What success looks like in 6 months) A clear, consistent end-to-end recruitment process embedded across the business Interview frameworks and hiring toolkits in place and being used A simple but effective performance and development framework Improved hiring manager capability and consistency Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications Proven experience in Talent Acquisition and/or Talent Development roles Strong knowledge of recruitment best practice and candidate experience Experience designing and implementing L&D or performance frameworks Comfortable working autonomously in an interim or project-based role Experience in hospitality, leisure, or multi-site business Experience building process from scratch Experience with Employment Hero Sound understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice CIPD Level 5 Experience of management of Apprenticeship levy funds A recognised coaching qualification would be desirable Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required Key Attributes Hands-on and delivery-focused Pragmatic and able to simplify complexity Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Able to build quickly without over-engineering