Talent Acquisition Manager (fixed-term)
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | Newark, NG22 9DP |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75782882 |
Summary
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 Manager | £45,000 per annum plus 12% bonus scheme
Hybrid role with 2 days office-based.
Please note this is a fixed-term contract from April 2026 until June 2027.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to join the Center Parcs Talent Acquisition team and play a key role in shaping how we attract, engage and hire brilliant people across our organisation. Working closely with the Group Talent Manager and our village-based Talent teams, you'll support with the delivery of a forward-thinking TA strategy that supports our growth ambitions and reflects our values.
In this role you will oversee central recruitment operations, ensuring a seamless and exceptional hiring experience for candidates and hiring managers across Forest House and our village locations. You'll manage the central TA team, champion process excellence and drive a high-quality, data-led TA service.
From employer branding and early careers to operational recruitment and capability building, you'll have the opportunity to influence how we position Center Parcs as an employer of choice, making a real impact on the talent experience and the future of our business.
Your main duties and responsibilities will include:
- Lead and support the central TA team to deliver a high‑quality recruitment service
- Oversee recruitment advertising, ATS optimisation and effective use of job boards and social platforms
- Manage a team of Resourcing Coordinators to ensure efficient workflows, strong performance and policy compliance
- Produce meaningful recruitment metrics, insights and data
- Optimise candidate pipelines and support end‑to‑end recruitment for villages and Forest House
- Act as an ATS superuser, continuously improving system functionality and experience
- Provide coaching and operational support to Talent Acquisition teams and wider business stakeholders
- Develop and enhance candidate journey touchpoints and internal recruitment processes
- Support employer brand activity and research new tools and innovations to improve performance
Hours of work
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.
About you
Essential requirements:
- Previous experience managing and leading a TA team
- Ability to prioritise a varied workload within a challenging, fast‑paced environment
- Skilled in data analysis and presenting insights in a clear and meaningful way
- Excellent IT skills with strong administrative and organisational capabilities
- A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimisation
- Proven experience delivering high‑volume recruitment activity
- Experience in managing, configuring and developing applicant tracking systems
- Confident use of social media platforms for recruitment and talent attraction
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective, trusted relationships with stakeholders
- Ability to mentor others, provide constructive feedback and offer ongoing support
- A collaborative team player with strong problem‑solving abilities
Desirable requirements:
- Experience with direct sourcing tools and candidate relationship management (CRM) platforms
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:
- Management Bonus Scheme
- Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
- Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme - offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
- Free use of our leisure facilities
- Discounted Center Parcs breaks
- 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
- Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
- An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
- Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications
If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application.
Closing date: 13th February 2026
1st interviews to be held: Week commencing 16th February 2026
2nd interviews to be held: Week commencing 2nd March 2026 #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.