Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor

About MARI Group

MARI is a global events and experiences company powering world-defining live experiences. Our portfolio of premium live properties spans sports, art, and entertainment — including the Madrid and Miami Open tennis tournaments, Frieze (a leading voice in contemporary art), and Barrett-Jackson (the premium U.S. collector car auction company). MARI also includes TodayTix Group, the global e-commerce leader for cultural experiences, connecting millions of customers with the best in live entertainment.

MARI is reshaping the live events landscape — building a growing portfolio of category-defining events and brands that set the standard for what's next, across sports, entertainment, art, and lifestyle.

At MARI, you'll work alongside people who are passionate, curious, and driven — people who believe that live experiences have the power to shape culture, and who care about the work, the mission, and each other. We welcome outstanding applicants of all backgrounds and encourage everyone to apply.

About the Role

As the Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, you will be responsible for attracting and recruiting top talent for our high-profile portfolio of events and attractions, including Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, Hampton Court Palace Festival, the Chimney Lift, Taste of London and Glide. You will play a critical role in partnering with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to understand talent needs, develop recruitment strategies, and execute end-to-end recruitment processes.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs and develop recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates
• Planning and execution of large-scale recruitment campaigns ensuring the right number of workers are recruited and in place prior to event opening
• Utilise various sourcing strategies (e.g., job boards, social media, networking, referrals) to identify and engage with potential candidates
• Screen resumes and conduct initial phone interviews to assess candidate suitability and fit
• Coordinate and schedule candidate interviews, ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience
• Manage all aspects of the recruitment process, including interviews, assessment events, offer negotiation, and onboarding
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the applicant tracking system (Workable)
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for future hiring needs
• For HPWW, contract workers and freelancers and liaise with legal to ensure compliance with IR35, Right to work checks etc.
• For all other events engage workers through our Worksome platform
• Develop and execute candidate retention and engagement strategies to increase the percentage of returning staff
• Provision of management information and recruitment metrics to identify trends or issues that could have a business impact
• Post event, collate performance data to inform re-hiring strategies, manage talent pools and produce worker feedback surveys for continuous improvement of the worker experience
• Stay updated on industry trends and innovative talent acquisition practices to continually improve recruitment strategies

Requirements

● Minimum of 3 years' experience in talent acquisition, preferably in the events or entertainment industry

● Proven track record of successfully sourcing and recruiting top talent

● Strong knowledge of talent acquisition best practices and recruitment tools

● Experience with applicant tracking systems and workforce management software

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates

● Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

● Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

● Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong sense of accountability

● Experience of supporting contingent workers on-site

Benefits

● Attractive central London location. Hybrid work environment (blend of in-office and at-home days)

● Pension match and access to a bespoke pension scheme

● Paid Parental Leave

● Employee Assistance Programme

● Enhanced gyms, wellness and financial wellbeing apps access via Wellhub

● Flexible Paid Time Off