Talent Acquisition Officer (6 Months Fixed Term Contract))

Lidl

London, UKhybridPosted Jul 21, 2026
Posting intelligenceActively listed

About the role

Summary

£35,200 up to £44,000 per annum | 30 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl bring something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work

Just like you

At Lidl, we’re not just growing we’re hiring with purpose. We’re looking for a Recruitment Officer to join the team for 6 months fixed term contract, to hire top talent for our Shift Manager roles across the business. If you’re passionate about people, process, and making a real impact, this could be the role for you.

At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Spend three days or more in our state-of-the-art office, where you can enjoy an on-site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve. And with up to two days at home, you’ll find the work/life balance you need to thrive.

What you'll do

Own the end-to-end recruitment process for Shift Manager roles from requisition to offer

Post job ads across internal and external platforms, making sure we’re visible where it matters

Screen applications and conduct telephone interviews, always keeping candidate experience front of mind

Organise and attend store open days to meet potential talent face-to-face

Work closely with our Employer Brand team to support attraction campaigns

Build positive working relationships with intenal teams and external parners

What you'll need

Experience in recruitment, ideally in a fast-paced environment

Strong organisational and communication skills

A strong multi-tasker with the ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines

Confidence using ATS systems (SuccessFactors experience is a plus!)

A passion for delivering a great candidate experience

Ability to juggle multiple tasks and keep things moving

Self-motivated, able to work well in a team and independently within a high-pressured environment

What you'll receive

30 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Includes an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

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