Vision Express is seeking a proactive and collaborative Talent Acquisition Partner to join our team on an initial 9–12 month fixed-term contract. This hybrid role based in Ruddington, Nottingham offers the opportunity to work closely with hiring managers to deliver a seamless, end-to-end recruitment experience, ensuring every candidate and manager feels valued and supported.

You’ll be joining a friendly and progressive team of six, where collaboration is key and variety is guaranteed. We support recruitment across all areas of the business from retail to head office and we’re looking for someone who’s happy to roll up their sleeves and get involved in a wide range of recruitment. While the initial focus will be on early careers, there’s plenty of scope to broaden your impact.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

We’re looking for someone who brings energy, insight, and a genuine passion for recruitment. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment and be confident building relationships across all levels. You’ll also be comfortable turning your hand to a variety of tasks, with a flexible mindset and a can-do attitude.

Here’s what will help you succeed in this role:

• Experience in recruitment or HR, with exposure to early careers or campus hiring
• Proven ability to manage full-cycle recruitment using a variety of interview and evaluation techniques
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for developing young talent and promoting diversity and inclusion
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Confidence using ATS systems and recruitment tools (e.g., LinkedIn, job boards, social media)
• Familiarity with CV databases, social media platforms, and professional networking
• Strong attention to detail when managing recruitment data, ensuring accuracy in reporting and compliance with internal processes and metrics

Key Responsibilities

• Partnering with hiring managers to align on selection criteria and hiring needs
• Building and nurturing relationships with universities, colleges, and external providers
• Managing the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring a positive and inclusive experience for all candidates
• Representing Vision Express at career fairs, campus events, and networking sessions
• Supporting employer branding initiatives focused on early careers audiences
• Maintaining accurate recruitment data and providing regular reports on hiring metrics
• Continuously improving recruitment processes to enhance efficiency and candidate experience

Benefits of Working for Vision Express

• Pension & Life Assurance – security for you and your loved ones
• Free Eyewear – from day one
• Free Parking – at our Ruddington HQ
• Give Back – support the OneSight Foundation
• Exclusive Discounts – for you, friends & family
• Generous Leave – 33 days + buy/sell options
• Community & Collaboration – connect, share, grow
• Lifestyle Perks – gym, dining, travel, experiences, cycle to work

We are Pioneers bringing heritage into the future

We’re deeply rooted in our legacy – proud of where we came from, yet always innovating and improving the rules of the eyewear and eyecare game. We never stop learning, nor would we want to. We see our search for innovative solutions as an ongoing journey, not a destination. We’re curious – keeping up with trends, gathering insight, and thinking about where we can go next.

We’re thrilled that you’re considering applying to work with us. As a first step, you’ll need to submit your online application via our careers site. That’s when we review your application against role requirements. Unsuccessful applications will be informed by email.

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