Job Description

We're looking for a Head of Talent Acquisition to join our People team at Popeyes UK.


At Popeyes UK, we're in the middle of something big - rapid growth, bold ambitions, and recognition as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work. We're looking for a Head of Talent Acquisition to continue driving our people strategy forward. If you've led TA at scale, built standout employer brands, and developed pipelines that fuel growth, this is your chance to make a real impact with us.


As Head of TA, you'll set the strategy and direction for recruitment end-to-end - ensuring restaurant hiring scales at pace, leadership and HQ recruitment is future proof, and succession planning strengthens our pipeline. You'll own our employer brand and candidate experience, keeping Popeyes' people strategy ahead of the curve.


What You'll Do Here


Lead and evolve the TA function, setting the strategy to recruit at scale across 50+ new sites each year while ensuring existing restaurants remain fully staffed

Own the employer brand strategy, positioning Popeyes as the best place to work in QSR and showcasing us externally as an employer of choice

Implement innovative, data-driven recruitment processes that improve efficiency, accuracy, and candidate experience

Provide regular MI and insight to influence decision-making and drive continuous improvement

Partner with business leaders to anticipate future needs, develop succession plans, and strengthen internal mobility

Build and lead a high-performing TA team, developing capability and ensuring best-in-class delivery

Work with third-party providers (agencies, tech partners) to maximise performance and value

Ensure DI&B is embedded in everything we do - from attraction to selection - and drive community impact through partnerships and social responsibility

What You'll Have Done


Extensive experience in Talent Acquisition, ideally within high-growth, high-volume environments

Led and developed a TA function, delivering results at scale while building capability in the team

Designed and implemented TA strategies that balance attraction, selection, and employer brand activation

Used data and insight to shape decision-making and continuously improve process and outcomes

Delivered exceptional candidate experiences while balancing speed, cost, and quality

Worked with DI&B as a core priority, ensuring talent strategies bring in diverse talent and provide equal opportunities

Collaborated cross-functionally to build robust succession planning and internal mobility strategies

Benefits


Competitive salary + bonus scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme via Tusker

Private healthcare + Life assurance

33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + your birthday off

Career progression and leadership development

Access to wellbeing and lifestyle benefits through our platform

Cycle to work scheme and gym discounts

At Popeyes, everyone counts. Inclusivity and respect sit at the heart of who we are, and we strive to create a place where everyone can be their true self. That's why we assess each application on the aptitude to do the job - and nothing else.