Job Description

About Phoenix 2 Retail

Phoenix 2 Retail are the leading wholesaler specialising in vaping and nicotine products. We offer a unique route-to-market service for global brands aiming to secure distribution within the UK's vape category.

Our mission is to become the world's leading supplier of smoking alternatives, investing in responsibility, innovation, education, and sustainability to create a better future for both retailers and consumers.

Our Values - "I CARE"

Our I CARE values guide everything we do:

Influence

- Positively impact our industry and each other

Commitment

- Dedication to our mission and our people

Accountability

- Taking ownership as individuals and teams

Responsibility

- Ethical actions with a long-term vision

Excellence

- A relentless drive to be the best in everything we do

About the Role

A unique and exciting opportunity has arouse due to business growth for an experienced and knowledgeable Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team as the first TA hire, you will be a key member of our People Team, helping us to attract, engage, and hire top talent across our business. You'll set up an in-house talent acquisition team from scratch defining our processes and helping us continue to grow whilst attracting and securing the very best talent. You'll work closely with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs and deliver a first-class candidate experience from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle across multiple departments Partner with hiring managers to shape job specs and sourcing strategies Advertise roles across job boards, HiBob, and the P2R careers site Actively source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, and referrals Screen CVs, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate interview stages Develop in house assessment centres for field based roles Maintain accurate records in our ATS (HiBob) Support employer branding initiatives Assist with onboarding and handovers to the wider People team Report on recruitment metrics and KPIs

What We're Looking For

At least 1 year of experience in a recruitment or talent acquisition role (in-house or agency) Experience within a start-up where you need to define processes and build from the ground up would be highly advantageous Confident communicator who builds strong relationships with stakeholders Organised and able to juggle multiple roles and deadlines Experience using ATS platforms and sourcing tools (HiBob, LinkedIn Recruiter) Passionate about people and building inclusive teams

Nice to Have (But Not Essential)

Experience recruiting in retail, FMCG, or vaping/nicotine sectors Knowledge of employer branding or recruitment marketing CIPD or similar HR qualification

What We Offer

30,000 - 35,000

(depending on experience)

Bonus Scheme

40 monthly wellbeing allowance + 3x Salary Life Assurance

Extra paid day off for your birthday

24 days holiday + bank holidays off

Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Vehicle & Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

5% employer pension contribution

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Casual dress Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Peterlee SR8 2RU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have at least 1 year of experience in a recruitment or talent acquisition role (in-house or agency)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Talent Acquisition Specialist