
Become the next
Talent Acquisition Advisor (fixed-term)
at Center Parcs
- Newark, United Kingdom
- Posted 3 days ago
We're a thriving team passionate about working together to deliver excellence, all in a natural forest environment.
Welcome to Center Parcs - the leading provider of short break holidays, supported by a dedicated team of over 10,000 colleagues across Forest House (our Head Office) and six unique village locations throughout the UK and Ireland.
Talent Acquisition Advisor | Circa £32,800 per annum
Please note this is a fixed-term contract from February 2026 until August 2026.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the candidate experience from attraction to onboarding. You'll partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, design targeted sourcing strategies and ensure a seamless candidate journey. Working with central teams at Forest House, you'll drive Talent Acquisition activity, using data and technology to foster an inclusive, empowering environment.
- Supporting Hiring Managers: Build strong relationships with managers, anticipate resourcing needs, support recruitment processes in Dayforce Recruit, resolve issues and deliver training
- Candidate Management: Support managers with inclusive candidate screening and interviews, ensure timely communication throughout selection and manage onboarding from offer to induction
- Compliance & Reporting: Ensure recruitment activities comply with employment law, internal policies and data privacy, monitor recruitment metrics and recommend process improvements for efficiency and candidate experience
- Collaborative partnership: Champion new technologies and processes, partner with the central Talent Acquisition team to overcome sourcing challenges, promote a 'one team' culture and contribute to cross-village projects supporting learning and development
- Brand Ambassador: Support the Talent Acquisition Partner with local awareness campaigns, manage agencies and talent pipelines and keep up with external best practices and innovations
Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Sherwood Forest (NG22 9DN), as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport, please follow this link for a realistic overview of your commute: Plan Your Journey
Hours of work
Please note this is a fixed-term contract from February 2026 until August 2026.
This is a full-time position with working patterns designed to support both our operational needs and your work-life balance. Our team typically collaborates during core hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
This is a hybrid role with both office and home-working. You will be required to work in the office a minimum of 3 days a week.
About you
Essential requirements:
- Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes
- Strong ability to collate, interpret and use data for decision-making
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Knowledge of employment law, regulations and DE&I best practices
- Skilled in stakeholder management and effective communication
- Previous experience as a Talent Acquisition Assistant or Advisor
- Ability to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Self-motivated, curious and growth-oriented with an external perspective to drive best practice
About the benefits
Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work, and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:
- Bonus Scheme - recognition for your contribution through our colleague bonus programme
- Pension & Life Assurance - helping you plan for the future with peace of mind
- Recognition & Rewards - choose from Center Parcs and high street vouchers to celebrate your achievements
- Free Day Passes - enjoy complimentary use of our fantastic village leisure facilities
- Discounted Breaks - take time out with reduced rates on Center Parcs holidays
- 20% Off Food & Retail - save on meals and shopping at our restaurants and outlets
- Perks at Work - unlock a wide range of discounts on retail, travel, and entertainment
- Employee Assistance Programme - confidential support for financial, health, and legal matters
- Career Development - grow with us through exciting opportunities and recognised qualifications
If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application.
Closing date: 5th December 2025
Interviews to be held: Week commencing 8th December 2025 #INDSPON
Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
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At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome.
We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.
