About Chestnut

At Chestnut, we’re more than just a collection of beautiful pubs with rooms Big houses and more — we’re a community built on people, purpose, and potential. As we continue to grow, we’re committed to attracting the best talent and nurturing future hospitality stars. To support this mission, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and creative Recruitment Resourcer to join our People team and help bring our employer brand to life.

The Role

Reporting to the Talent and Recruitment Business Partner, this is a hands-on and varied role focused on sourcing great people, building our brand, and championing our presence across schools, colleges, job fairs, and industry events. You’ll work closely with our recruitment, operations, and marketing teams to ensure Chestnut remains an employer of choice in hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Attraction & Sourcing

Proactively source candidates for a range of roles across the Chestnut collection.
Build and maintain candidate pipelines through job boards, social media, and referrals.
Support the People team with pre-screening, interview coordination, and recruitment admin.

Employer Branding & Social Media

Create engaging content that promotes Chestnut’s culture, opportunities, and employee stories across LinkedIn, Instagram, and other channels.
Collaborate with marketing to align recruitment campaigns with our brand voice.
Monitor and report on social engagement and brand visibility.

Education & Community Engagement

Develop partnerships with local schools, colleges, and universities to promote hospitality careers and Chestnut’s training pathways.
Organise and attend careers events, talks, and workshops to inspire early talent.
Act as an ambassador for Chestnut’s apprenticeship and development programmes.

Events & Industry Presence

Represent Chestnut at job fairs, hospitality expos, and community events.
Help plan and deliver recruitment days, open houses, and onboarding experiences.
Strengthen local connections to support regional recruitment initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

Passionate about people, hospitality, and making a difference.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Creative mindset with a flair for content creation and social media.
Comfortable presenting to groups and networking in public settings.
Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Experience in recruitment, hospitality, education, or marketing is desirable.

Why Join Chestnut?

Be part of a growing, values-led business with a strong local footprint.
Opportunities to shape outreach and branding strategy.
Work alongside a supportive team that celebrates creativity and initiative.
Enjoy staff perks, development opportunities, and a culture that invests in you.

Recruitment Coordinator