Overview

At Eurostar, we're fuelling the future of rail travel - operating in five countries and sparking new opportunities for travellers. Were looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join Eurostar's UK HR Operations team. This is a stand-alone role in the UK and a key member of our global Talent Acquisition function, working closely with colleagues across Eurostar's international offices and the UK HRBP team.

You'll take the lead on the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, managing campaigns from entry-level through to senior management and executive search. As a Senior TA Specialist, you'll work at pace, influence stakeholders, and help shape a forward-thinking, customer-centric, and data-driven talent acquisition function. This is a permanent role based at our Kings Place Office with hybrid working. The close date for this advert is Sunday 21st September; Eurostar reserves the right to close the role early should suitable candidates be identified. Early application is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full recruitment cycle: job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to forecast needs, build pipelines, and deliver recruitment solutions that drive business growth.
• Manage recruitment campaigns for both volume and specialist roles across engineering, operations, customer service, and head office functions.
• Deliver senior-level hiring and executive search, ensuring inclusive and values-driven processes.
• Optimise use of the ATS and recruitment technology, reporting on KPIs and trends to shape decision-making.
• Strengthen our employer brand through digital campaigns, partnerships, and talent pooling.
• Coach and upskill line managers on recruitment best practice, compliance, and candidate experience.
• Partner cross-functionally with HR, Marketing, and business leaders to deliver brand-aligned, seamless recruitment.
• Work with DEI colleagues to ensure recruitment practices are inclusive and accessible.
• Champion continuous improvement, streamlining processes and enhancing the candidate journey.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in a related field or equivalent work-based experience.
• Substantial recruitment experience, ideally with exposure to unionised environments (rail industry knowledge desirable).
• Advanced experience in: 360 recruitment, client engagement, and campaign management, executive search and senior manager hiring.
• ATS usage, reporting, and recruitment data insights.
• Cross-functional collaboration experience (e.g. HRBPs, HR Ops, Marketing).
• Strong stakeholder management, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of DEI in recruitment, visa/sponsorship processes, and UK compliance.
• A proactive, detail-oriented professional, committed to continuous improvement and delivering exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences.
• Conversational French or bilingual English/French desirable.

Benefits

• Travel benefits that can be used for both work and play including 75% off underground network from Day 1
• Competitive defined benefit pension scheme
• Free Eurostar tickets
• Discounted Eurostar tickets for friends and family
• Ongoing training and development
• Lots of other exclusive deals, discounts and perks

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time