Talent Acquisition Officer (Maternity Cover)

Position Overview

Who we are

Our Hotels

We work with some of the most talented and unique individuals in our business, who always ensure the extraordinary guest experience of Dorchester Collection and the hotels within it. It is, after all, our people that bring our vision to life. As a member of our Dorchester Collection Family, we will support your development by nurturing your personality, creating a transparent culture of trust collaboration and appreciation. Supported by our annual personal development planning, tailored learning opportunities and our Academy programs you will be a part of creating a bespoke experience.

Treasured by guests. Cherished by employees. Celebrated worldwide.

Diversity and Inclusion at Dorchester Collection are core beliefs of our We Care philosophy. The basis of We Care is to create an environment where all of our employees feel valued and respected, allowing positive engagement to prosper. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is part of our DNA, reflected by our core values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity.

If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process, such as adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself, please email careers.dc@dorchestercollection.com so that we can discuss how we can support you through the process. Please note that we will not be able to respond to individual enquiries about update
  

Reference

2026-6642  

Your future, our legacy

Hotel

The Dorchester

Division & Department

Administrative & General - Human Resources

Job Title

Talent Acquisition Officer (Maternity Cover)

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Contract Duration

12 months

Status

Full time

Position Overview

Join us as a Talent Acquisition Officer (Maternity Cover) at The Dorchester and 45 Park Lane Park, recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024-2026 and ‘Hotel of the Year – London’ at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as a Talent Acquisition Officer (Maternity Cover), you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

What you'll get

  • Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
  • Discounts with our hotels, and benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops
  • Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Royal London Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from seasonal ticket loan, rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and eye care vouchers.
  • Training and Development: Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
  • Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
  • Referral Bonus: Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
  • Well-being Support: Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees.

What you'll do

As Talent Acquisition Officer (Maternity Cover), you'll love what you do and take pride in taking care of our guests/employees:

  • You will manage the end-to-end recruitment process across a variety of hotel departments, partnering with hiring managers to understand their needs and attract the best talent.
  • You will proactively source candidates through job boards, social media, professional networks, referrals and creative recruitment initiatives to build strong talent pipelines.
  • You will create engaging job advertisements and represent The Dorchester as an employer of choice, bringing our culture, values and career opportunities to life.
  • You will coordinate interviews, conduct candidate screening and support hiring managers throughout the selection process, ensuring a seamless and professional experience for every candidate.
  • You will manage offers and pre-employment checks, working closely with our People & Culture team to ensure a smooth onboarding journey for successful candidates.
  • You will maintain accurate recruitment records and reporting, monitor vacancies and recruitment activity, and identify opportunities to improve our processes.
  • You will build strong relationships with colleagues across the hotel, providing recruitment advice and supporting workforce planning to meet our business needs.

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of our Talent Acquisition Officer (Maternity Cover), but we will make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.

What you'll bring

  • Our values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As a Talent Acquisition Officer (Maternity Cover), you’ll have the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy
  • Previous experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, ideally within luxury hospitality, hotels or a similarly service-led environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with candidates and stakeholders at all levels.
  • You can manage multiple vacancies and competing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
  • You enjoy finding creative ways to attract talent, building candidate networks and taking ownership of the recruitment process.
  • You work effectively with hiring managers and colleagues, understanding their needs and providing a supportive, solutions-focused approach.
  • You understand the importance of handling sensitive candidate information with discretion and maintaining accurate recruitment records.
  • English is the primary language used in our hotel, and you can communicate confidently and professionally in this language.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process, please do call People & Culture team on 02073197011 or email PeopleAndCultureLondon.UK@dorchestercollection.com.

Position location

Job Location

United Kingdom

Location

53 Park Lane, Mayfair W1K 1QA London

Candidate criteria

Required languages

English (Fluent)