Recruitment / Talent Acquisition Manager - £50,000 + Bonus - London – Urban Pubs & Bars
Help us build the teams behind London’s most exciting pubs, bars and restaurants.
Urban Pubs & Bars is one of London’s most dynamic pub, bar and restaurant groups, with 61 unique venues across the capital and growing— each with their own personality, concept and community. What connects them all is our belief that great experiences start with exceptional people.
We’re now looking for a Recruitment / Talent Acquisition Manager to lead our end-to-end recruitment strategy and help us attract, engage and hire the brilliant teams who create the magic in our sites every day.
Our Vision
To be the best and most admired pub, bar and restaurant company in London.
The Role
As Recruitment / Talent Acquisition Manager, you’ll own and deliver a creative, effective and value-led recruitment strategy across our entire business — from site teams to senior management and head office roles.
You’ll be a trusted partner to Operations, a coach to managers, and a champion of our employer brand, ensuring Urban Pubs & Bars continues to attract the very best hospitality talent in London.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead and deliver an end-to-end recruitment strategy across all roles
* Own and optimise the ATS, ensuring an excellent candidate and hiring manager journey
* Manage careers pages, social media and employer branding activity
* Partner closely with Operations to plan, support and deliver recruitment needs
* Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future roles
* Support new openings recruitment across all positions
* Coach and train managers on recruitment best practice and selection
* Develop a comprehensive Recruitment Toolkit for site managers, including guides, interview frameworks and feedback tools
* Develop creative sourcing routes, including charities, schools, apprenticeships, work placements and new talent markets
* Manage recruitment agencies and third-party suppliers
* Own and manage the recruitment budget
* Screen, interview and support the selection of management candidates
* Support Head Office recruitment alongside Heads of Department
* Track recruitment metrics, analyse data and report on performance and improvements
* Act as the point of escalation for site recruitment challenges
What We’re Looking For
* Strong knowledge of recruitment best practice, sourcing methods and employment law
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Proven ability to juggle priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
* A positive, encouraging leader who enjoys coaching and developing others
* A passion for hospitality, people and building standout teams
* Creative, proactive and not afraid to try new ideas
Why Join Urban Pubs & Bars?
* Be part of a growing, ambitious London hospitality group
* Recognised in Sunday Times Top 100 Companies
* A role with real influence and visibility across the business
* The opportunity to shape our recruitment strategy and employer brand
* A culture that genuinely values people, creativity and fun
If you’re a fearless, people-focused recruitment leader who wants to make a real impact — we’d love to hear from you