Talent & Culture Manager
Full-time | £40,000 per annum | Alnwick area | Site-based role
I’m pleased to be supporting our client in their search for an experienced and passionate Talent & Culture Manager to join their growing hospitality group based in North Northumberland.
Reporting to the Managing Director, this is a brand new role and they will need someone who is hands-on, people-focused position, ideal for someone with a hospitality background who understands the pace, personality, and passion that drives this industry.
As Talent & Culture Manager, you’ll take ownership of all things recruitment, retention, and people development across a multi-site business (approx. 80 FTE). You’ll bring fresh ideas and energy to attract, onboard, and retain great people while helping shape a culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and motivated to stay, building teams, improving processes, and creating an engaging place to work.
Key Responsibilities
* Recruitment & Attraction
* Lead end-to-end recruitment across all sites, ensuring a proactive, structured, and consistent approach.
* Build relationships with local schools, colleges, and training providers to create future talent pipelines.
* Champion employer branding and promote the business as a great place to work.
* Onboarding & Induction
* Redesign and deliver engaging induction programmes that set new starters up for success.
* Ensure a seamless and positive onboarding journey from offer to first day.
* Training & Development
* Work with operational managers to identify training needs and development opportunities.
* Introduce structured training plans, coaching, and refresher sessions across departments.
* Oversee mandatory training compliance and encourage ongoing learning.
* Engagement & Retention
* Develop initiatives that listen to and act on employee feedback.
* Create a calendar of staff recognition, wellbeing, and team-building events.
* Support managers to foster open communication and strong working relationships.
* Analyse retention data to identify trends and drive improvements.
* Culture & Communication
* Act as a visible, approachable presence across the sites with an open-door attitude.
* Support the rollout of internal communication tools and employee engagement campaigns.
About You
* Proven background in hospitality or events.
* You must have a proven background in talent development plans, including onboarding, wellbeing, engagement and staff retention.
* Ideally you will have worked in hospitality, Retail, FMCG, or similar fast paced environments.
* Confident communicator able to engage with stake holders at all levels.
* Creative, proactive, and not afraid to bring new ideas to the table.
* You must be able to work evenings and weekends on occasion to meet the needs of the business (typically 9–5:30 Mon-Friday).
* A true people person who leads by example and makes a visible impact.
The Offer
* Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (DOE)
* Benefits include:
* Free meals on shift
* Free on-site parking
* Staff events and recognition schemes
For further details please do reach out to Alice Connors on 0114 221 8000.
Job Number
JN -102025-63774
Closed Date
Open Date
31/10/2025
Closed Reason
Days Open
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