Job Description

Paul Smith is one of Britain's leading independent design companies. We champion positivity, curiosity and creativity. These qualities underpin every Paul Smith design, whether it's a shirt, a shop or a special collaboration. Reaffirming the values that Paul set down in 1970, 'classic with a twist' remains the guiding principle of the company. Happily positioned between high fashion and formalwear, while taking reference from both, Paul Smith has always been proud to stand apart.


As the Retail Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting the Talent Acquisition Lead by delivering a comprehensive and efficient recruitment and onboarding service for Retail roles across our 17 shops in the UK and supporting internationally if required. You'll be responsible for attracting, identifying, and securing exceptional talent, all while ensuring a seamless and engaging candidate experience that reflects the Paul Smith brand at every stage. The position is based from our London Office and offers hybrid working and flexi-time.

The Role

To be responsible for an efficient full recruitment life cycle of sourcing, interviewing and selection and communication of competitive offers.

Work closely with the Talent Acquisition Lead to provide recruitment advice and support to Area Managers and Shop Management.

To ensure that Paul Smith Ltd. recruits and selects employees in a legally compliant manner.

To conduct interviews for Sales Consultants either face to face or online.

Utilise the Applicant Tracking System (Jobtrain) to effectively manage all recruitment tasks, including shortlisting candidates.

Draft compelling job adverts that reflect the role, align with the brand tone of voice, and attract the right talent.

To support with the booking of temporary staff requested by the Shop Managers, ensuring clear communication with both the Shop Managers and designated temp agency and ensuring to remain within shop budgets at all times.

Work with the Talent team to ensure all vacancies are advertised using the most appropriate platforms and collaborate with the Marketing department to develop the Paul Smith employer brand, raising the profile of our recruitment opportunities on social media, particularly LinkedIn.

To actively use job boards to search, identify and connect with the best talent for our shops, including working on talent pools for future vacancies.

To ensure that all applicants meet the Asylum & Immigration criteria and that all documentation required at the interview is up to date and correct.

Your Skills and Experience

Proven full life cycle recruitment experience with large volumes of roles.

Previous experience interviewing face to face or via telephone.

Extensive experience using LinkedIn as a recruitment tool.

Current employment law knowledge and awareness of best recruitment practice.

Experience advising Management and employees on recruitment processes.

Previous experience of utilising an Applicant Tracking System.

Who you are

Strong ability to build effective working relationships, able to connect with people at all levels and be a Paul Smith Brand Ambassador.

Able to plan, organise and prioritise workload to set deadlines within a fast paced environment.

Trustworthy with confidential information.

A collaborative and influential approach.

An interest in working for Paul Smith and the fashion and lifestyle market.

What's in it for you

Hybrid working and flexi-time.

A generous seasonal clothing allowance.

A discretionary discount on Paul Smith products.

Private healthcare with Vitality.

Access to exclusive sample sales.

Wellbeing support through the Retail trust for you and your family.

Cycle to work and travel loan schemes.

SmartTech.

Day for change.


Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.



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At Paul Smith, we celebrate and encourage applications from all walks of life into our growing workforce. We are committed to empowering people from any background, belief system, or ethnicity, offering an inclusive environment where talent is recognised and valued.