Job Description

We are building something special at PROPER SNACKS - and this isn't possible without exceptional people. We are looking for a passionate, tenacious recruitment specialist who wants to help shape the future of our business by finding great talent. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants full ownership of their recruitment agenda and who thrives working across a diverse range of roles and specialisms - really getting under the skin of what's needed for our challenger business.

The Person:

This person will have a hunger and ambition to find the best. They will thrive in fast-paced environments and have the energy and tenacity to keep raising the bar on the talent we're looking for. They will have a desire to build and improve things, not just maintain and will be organised, resilient, and able to manage a high volume of roles without compromising on quality.


The ideal person will be highly personable and have the ability build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers alike. They will know how to influence, challenge, and guide managers to make great hiring decisions. They will be values-led and a highly confident communicator, caring deeply about how the business shows up externally and the experience of every person who comes into contact with us.

The Role:

As our

Talent Acquisition Manager

, you will own and deliver end-to-end recruitment at PROPER SNACKS, acting as our sole in-house recruiter and trusted partner to hiring managers across all corners of our business. A key part of our People & Culture function, this is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will directly recruit the majority of our talent while also managing external agencies as required. The role can be based at either our London or Nuneaton site where we manufacturer our snacks, but will be required to visit the other site every two weeks to connect with the teams on the ground.


Responsibilities:


Own and manage the full endto-end recruitment lifecycle across all functions (salaried roles only, not hourly paid) Ensure our recruitment processes are fair, inclusive, and consistent across the business Partner closely with hiring managers to understand their needs, shape roles, and advise on hiring strategy, market conditions, and process Proactively source the best talent in the market using a variety of channels including LinkedIn, direct outreach, networks, and creative sourcing approaches Ensure candidates have the best possible experience - one that's personal, efficient and memorable (for all the right reasons!) Work with the People team to design and continuously improve recruitment processes, interview frameworks, and hiring practices Be a champion of DEI and ensure we continually evolve our processes to move the needle in this space Manage external recruitment agencies, including briefing, performance and budget management Manage our ATS system to ensure we're maximising its functionality and simplifying the expereicne for candidates and managers Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical and recurring roles Ensure we show up to candidates in the market in a compelling and consistent way Track and report on recruitment activity and use data to identify opportunities to improve

Requirements:


Depth of recruitment experience ideally in a fastgrowing or scaling business Inhouse experience is a plus but we would also consider candidates with several years of agency recruitment experience Experience managing a highvolume of roles across different functions and disciplines Strong endto-end recruitment experience, from role scoping and sourcing through to offer Experience managing and getting value from external recruitment agencies Familiarity with ATS systems and datadriven recruitment practices Experience recruiting into FMCG is preferable Experience recruiting into both officebased and manufacturing roles is preferable

About PS:

PROPER SNACKS is the home of PROPER and Eat Real. The UK's fastest-growing major snacks company.


We're a diverse team of builders, thinkers, creators and makers - based in London and Nuneaton and serving snackers across Europe. Our brilliant team are united by an insatiable curiosity and driven by an entrepreneurial spirit. At PROPER SNACKS, we don't sit still. We scale fast, dream big and back our people to make stuff happen. Our values keep us grounded: Be builder. Dream bigger. Seriously fun.


Whether you're joining us in London - where the brands are built, and big ideas take flight. Or in Nuneaton where magic happens in our factory and every bag gets made - you'll be part of a team shaking up the snacking world. Get a flavour of what life is like at PROPER SNACKS here.


LDN - Drummond Street - London - NW1 3HP


NUN - Townsend Dr - Nuneaton - CV11 6TJ

Our Approach:

PROPER and Eat Real is an equal opportunities employer and we do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.


Please let us know if there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the recruitment or interview process.