Talent Acquisition Associate Consultant Sales 6 Month

Lidl GB

Location: London

Reference: Lidl:747506

Summary: £41,800

• up to £50,600 per annum | 30 days' holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl brings 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, helping others find their perfect career is more to value.

At Lidl, we're not just growing, we're hiring with purpose. We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Associate Consultant on a 6 month Temporary Assignment to drive active sourcing for our Sales management roles. If you're passionate about people, talent, 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.

Please be aware, should this Temporary Assignment have the potential to go permanent, the colleague on the Temporary Assignment will have first refusal of the role (provided measures have been met).

What you'll do

• Work closely with our team of Talent Acquisition Consultants in Sales to understand hard-to-fill and critical roles across Sales for Lidl GB.
• Join briefing calls, led by the Consultants, with hiring managers to understand more about the specifics of the hard-to-fill positions, and how you can help with active sourcing.
• Utilise LinkedIn Recruiter, alongside other active sourcing tools, to build up a pipeline of candidates for our most hard-to-fill locations.
• Speak to candidates about opportunities at Lidl, talking them through the role, culture, benefits and application process, encouraging an application to Lidl; if you feel they are the right fit.
• Conduct first stage telephone interviews with candidates for Deputy Store Manager, Store Manager and Area Manager roles.
• Work with the Consultant managing the job files, presenting your shortlist after telephone interview.
• Occasional travel to visit hiring managers and the regional Heads of HR to understand more about the challenges recruiting for their areas and roles, to get a better understanding of the recruitment market and possible solutions.

What you'll need

• Experience in recruitment, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience of active sourcing, specifically using LinkedIn Recruiter.
• 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

• 10% in-store discount.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Ongoing training.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Plus more of the perks you deserve.

To find out more about Lidl's benefits, visit our benefits page to see for yourself!

• Includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting.

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.

Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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.

If you're ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl, and apply now.

Additional Information

Date: 2026-10-23 08:22

Job ID: 1298902

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Associate Consultant Sales 6 Month Temporary Assignment - Head Office

Location: London

Reference: 747506

Salary: £41,800

• up to £50,600 depending on experience

Sector: Retail, Wholesale


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Summary £41,800
• up to £50,600 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 Helping others find their perfect career is More to Value. At Lidl, we're not just growing, we're hiring with purpose. We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Associate Consultant on a 6 month Temporary Assignment to drive active sourcing for our Sales management roles. If you're passionate about people, talent, 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.
Please be aware, should this Temporary Assignment have the potential to go permanent, the colleague on the Temporary Assignment will have first-refusal of the role (provided measures have been met). What you'll do Work closely with our team of Talent Acquisition Consultants in Sales to understand hard-to-fill and critical roles across Sales for Lidl GB Join briefing calls, led by the Consultants, with hiring managers to understand more about the specifics of the hard-to-fill positions, and how you can help with active sourcing Utilise LinkedIn Recruiter, alongside other active sourcing tools, to build up a pipeline of candidates for our most hard-to-fill locations Speak to candidates about opportunities at Lidl, talking them through the role, culture, benefits and application process, encouraging an application to Lidl; if you feel they are the right fit Conducting first stage telephone interviews with candidates for Deputy Store Manager, Store Manager and Area Manager roles Working with the Consultant managing the job files, presenting your shortlist after telephone interview Occasional travel to visit hiring managers and the regional Heads of HR to understand more about the challenges recruiting for their areas and roles, to get a better understanding of the recruitment market and possible solutions What you'll need Experience in recruitment, ideally in a fast-paced environment Experience of active sourcing, specifically using LinkedIn Recruiter 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 10% in-store discount Enhanced family leave Ongoing training Contributory pension scheme