Recruitment Partner

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Full Time

Watford, Hertfordshire

Competitive

July 9, 2026

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Job description

<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We’re  looking for an experienced Recruitment Partner to join our close-knit team on a fixed term contract for 6 months to start as soon as possible.  <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You’ll be working closely with our Support Centre functions, focusing on roles in Finance, HR, and our Installations teams. You’ll be well-organised and proactive, with a genuine interest in giving candidates and hiring managers a great experience from start to finish. We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running, source great talent, and help us find people who are the right fit for Wickes. <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You will have worked in an in-house recruitment role, with diverse experience of managing recruitment for a broad variety of roles at different levels within specialist functions.   Experienced in working within challenging markets to source and attract the best talent, you’ll bring a creative and innovative approach in a direct sourcing environment. <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 28, 67); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture.  As a team we work flexibly (a blend of remote / office working) and the role would require 2-3 days a week in Watford. <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What can we offer you?<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career whilst you’re with us. <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes: <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Competitive bonus<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Life Assurance<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Colleague discount <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, and savings on gym membership. <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support. <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">By giving you the support you need to do well at work, and the flexibility to make life work for you. We are giving you a career that doesn’t put your life on hold. Where you can be yourself, do your best work, and make a positive difference every day. <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">About Us:<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market.  With 50 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.6bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.  But it is our culture that is considered our best kept secret; it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home. <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"We aim to create an inclusive workplace with colleagues’ wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We’re a Disability Confident Employer and committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from disabled people and are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process and workplace for everyone. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments, please let us know <a href="https://www.wickescareers.co.uk/reasonable-adjustments" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">here</a><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">."<div><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </div>

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