Talent Acquisition Specialist, Sweaty Betty

12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Salary not provided

+Company bonus scheme

Junior and Mid level

London

Office located in Kings Place, London

Women's activewear & lifestyle brand

Job no longer available

Women's activewear & lifestyle brand

501-1000 employees

B2CRetailLifestyleFashionFitnesseCommerce

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

+Company bonus scheme

Junior and Mid level

London

Office located in Kings Place, London

501-1000 employees

B2CRetailLifestyleFashionFitnesseCommerce

Company mission

To empower women through fitness and beyond by creating beautiful, technical activewear.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

2+ years experience in a relevant industry
Strong background and knowledge in all recruiting components including sourcing, qualifying, networking, assessing and relationship management
Must possess strong organisational skills, be a strategic thinker and a self-starter
Must be able to work independently and resolve complex issues using sound business judgment
Strong computer skills and experience working within an applicant tracking system, such as Workday preferred
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organisation, as well as the public
Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective presentation skills

What the job involves

This is an exciting opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Specialist - 12M FTC to join us on our mission to empower women through fitness and beyond
Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, you will actively participate in and support Talent Acquisition for assigned business areas
The Talent Acquisition Specialist will perform full life-cycle recruiting of entry-level talent, administer service touchpoints to new hires, and ensure a successful candidate experience
You will work closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager and key stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and execute recruiting plans to acquire top talent. You will maintain a quality candidate sourcing pipeline for key positions and proactive growth and make recommendations based on the needs of our hiring managers
Assist in the full life cycle recruiting process including proactively sourcing, screening, interviewing, creating, and extending offers
Track and manage all candidate and client interaction within Workday
Complete inductions and any relevant onboarding activities
Perform intake calls on all assigned positions to review and analyse requirements to source and identify candidates for open positions
Identify and source appropriate talent for current and future positions within the organisation
Develop and promote talent pool
Positively promote the organisation to candidates
Use social media, job boards, internet/Boolean sourcing, and other technical means to source candidates for open positions
Coordinate and attend careers fairs and other recruiting events. Develop key relationship to support optimal successful recruitment strategies and attract on target candidates
Complete administrative duties on behalf of the Talent Acquisition function
Performing other duties as required/assigned by manager

Application process

Closing Date: 28 August, 2024

Salary benchmarks

Our take

The market is looking good for sports apparel companies. According to Statista, the total revenue in this market is predicted to rise as high as $207bn by 2025. The rise of 'athleisure' has been a large contributor to this market's growth. In the U.K. alone, sales of women's athleisure outfits has seen tremendous growth in recent years.

Founded in 1998, Sweaty Betty has become a well-known brand on both the UK high street and online. In fact, a woman buys a pair of their 'Power Leggings' every 60 seconds - evidence of a community of followers which Sweaty Betty has cultivated through its focus on both product and lifestyle. With over 65 stores, Sweaty Betty is undoubtedly one of the big players in this market.

That being said, Sweaty Betty faces direct competition in the UK from the likes of Nike, Adidas and GymShark, to name a few. Following its sale to Wolverine World Wide, Sweaty Betty is now accelerating its expansion into the US market where it will undoubtedly face increased competition, especially from the North American athleisure powerhouse, Lululemon. This acquisition, however, has led to a March 2023 announcement that the UK workforce will be drastically reduced.