Talent Acquisition Attraction Manager

The purpose of this role is to enhance the Waitrose brand through the Fishing Department. You will be part of a small team that manages 16 Beats of the River Test and 2 Lake Fisheries. We also farm Trout for the restocking market as well as supplying our own fisheries. Your work will include Riverbank maintenance, mowing, strimming and weed cutting. Fish farming and instructing on Corporate days on the Lake Fisheries.,

• Set clear intent, direction and guardrails to achieve outcomes, aligned to the Partnership strategy.
• Support Profession Leads to build capability and establish ways
• Empower and support Partners through a team of managers to make decisions and resolve challenges.
• Enable Partners to have a voice in our business.
• Invest in your personal and professional development, acting as a role model for all Partners.
• Leverage insight and internal and external networks to keep abreast of key customer requirements, market conditions and trends, including technological advancements.
• Own business processes, frameworks and tools within your area, continuously improving them to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• Health and Safety: follow safe working practices and be aware of the Risk Assessments for the work we undertake. Contribute to enhancing our culture of H&S
• Work to a high standard. We strive to manage the Fishery in a way that provides the Chalkstream experience but not to the detriment of the environment
• Be aware that the job is customer-facing, you will be interacting with Anglers and Fish customers on a daily basis
• It is your responsibility to look after tools and PPE and to report any breakages or failures
• The Fish Farms must be operated to the best animal welfare standards, biosecurity and stockmanship are paramount in achieving this.
• Comply with legislation regarding fish farming and the movement of fish., Our BAME Network supports Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Partners, celebrate their contributions and create a more inclusive workplace.
Faith & Belief FAB (Faith & Belief) is aimed at educating, celebrating and increasing awareness of all faiths and beliefs.Gender Equality Promoting Gender equality, empowering Partners to overcome barriers and be more involved in topics outside of their day job.Linkages Our intergenerational or age network aiming to build awareness of the benefits and opportunities of an intergenerational workforce.Pride Our first network that we developed. Designed to support the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.Working Parents Our Working Parents' Network supports and inspires working parents throughout their parenting journey.Care Experience Providing a safe and supportive community for Partners with experience in the care system.Carers Network The network aims to raise awareness and support Partners who are carers, and their allies.Ability Championing workplace disability inclusion by creating a supportive environment and offering peer communities for those with diverse needs.Unity Our BAME Network supports Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Partners, celebrate their contributions and create a more inclusive workplace.Faith & Belief FAB (Faith & Belief) is aimed at educating, celebrating and increasing awareness of all faiths and beliefs.Gender Equality Promoting Gender equality, empowering Partners to overcome barriers and be more involved in topics outside of their day job.Linkages Our intergenerational or age network aiming to build awareness of the benefits and opportunities of an intergenerational workforce.Pride Our first network that we developed. Designed to support the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.Working Parents Our Working Parents' Network supports and inspires working parents throughout their parenting journey.


• Good work ethic, punctual, well turned out and polite.
• Clean Driving Licence
• A good level of fitness, some of the work is physically demanding.
• Good customer service prepared to spend time with advice and gather feedback.
• Able to work unsupervised and to a high standard
• Diligent when working on Fish Farms, able to spot early signs of potential problems
• Evidence of basic numeracy and English literacy skills
• Trout Farming and Estate maintenance skills an advantage (Carpentry, Chainsaw, Fencing etc)
• Good general knowledge of Fly fishing preferable but not essential
• A keen interest in the countryside and willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  
  We're the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We're not just employees, we're Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there's never been a more exciting time to join us.
We're ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose. As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect. We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we're free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective. As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.

We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview., Leisure Learning Enjoy learning a new skill or hobby even more by claiming up to £200 towards certain tutored courses. (Applies to courses which you pay for in advance yourself).PARTNER DISCOUNT 25% off at John Lewis and 20% at Waitrose. We knew you'd like this one! (some exclusions apply). (Partner discount is only available following successful completion of your 90-day Earning Membership period once you have started).Clubs & Societies From arts & crafts to fishing, from skiing to running, we have so many clubs and societies bringing Partners with shared interests together.HOLIDAY & LEAVE Enjoy a generous holiday provision. Plenty of time for some rest and relaxation. (The amount of holiday you'll get depends on your role and working hours. It increases over time).PENSION & LIFE ASSURANCE Secure your future with our comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance.