Director of Food Sourcing

Join us at the National Trust as we embark on an ambitious journey to significantly expand our food and beverage operations, aiming to more than double our business by 2025. We are dedicated to investing in our talented workforce, curating innovative food offerings for our 26 million annual visitors, and enhancing the dining environments we provide. To suppo…

Join our dynamic team as a Food & Beverage Talent Acquisition Specialist, where you will play a pivotal role in realizing our ambitious plans for growth. We aim to significantly expand our food and beverage operations by 2025, focusing on innovative offerings that cater to our 26 million annual visitors, while enhancing the dining environments we provide.Our team thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a flexible work environment where every member is valued. In this role, you will oversee the complete recruitment cycle for food and beverage positions within your designated region, engaging daily with internal stakeholders and prospective candidates. Despite being a charitable organization, we face challenges akin to any major business, including strategic planning, internal mobility, and the ability to attract talent in competitive skill areas.This position is internally recognized as a Resourcing Specialist.Your Role:Partnering with the Head of Food & Beverage, you will provide insights on recruitment trends that drive effective decision-making across the division. You will offer expert guidance throughout the recruitment process for food and beverage roles across London and the South East.Your responsibilities will include managing a portfolio of clients and vacancies from inception to completion: sourcing candidates, pre-qualifying applicants, participating in interviews and assessment days, overseeing the onboarding process, and tracking retention rates. You will also enhance the skills and confidence of hiring managers to ensure timely and effective recruitment actions. Collaborating with the Resourcing Specialist for LSE, you will leverage our employer brand and develop innovative yet cost-effective talent acquisition strategies.For detailed information, please refer to the attached role profile.Who We Seek:The ideal candidate will have substantial experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, with a deep understanding of the critical nature of recruitment initiatives.Key Qualifications:Proven influencing and negotiation skillsExtensive experience in end-to-end recruitment, preferably in hospitality, or strong adaptability to new sectorsExperience in conducting high-volume assessment centersAbility to manage multiple tasks and meet regional demandsDemonstrated ability to analyze recruitment trends and provide actionable insights for senior leadership

Role Overview: Food and Beverage Operational Development ManagerThe Food and Beverage Operational Development Manager plays a crucial role in safeguarding the reputation and ensuring the seamless operation of our extensive food and beverage services across more than 300 cafes and tearooms located at over 200 National Trust sites.This position is pivotal at a transformative time as we advance our ambitious strategy to establish a food business that embodies the ideals and mission of the National Trust for the millions of visitors we welcome annually.Your ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will spearhead the evaluation, enhancement, and enforcement of food safety standards and toolkits. You will collaborate closely with our Environmental Practices team to minimize and regulate food waste and energy usage.

Environmental Manager / Environmental Practice ManagerOverviewThe National Trust is embarking on an ambitious journey to significantly expand our food and beverage operations, aiming to double our size by 2025. This growth is supported by substantial investments in our team, innovative food offerings designed for our 26 million annual visitors, and the enhancement of the environments where we serve food. In line with this vision, we are expanding our central food and beverage team, with a focus on product development, procurement, marketing, operational standards, and environmental practices.Your Role as an Environmental Practice Manager / Environmental ManagerIn this role, you will lead efforts to continuously minimize the environmental impact of the National Trust’s food and beverage operations by identifying best practices and implementing innovative solutions. Collaborating with your colleagues, you will create and launch toolkits, guidance materials, and frameworks that aid operational teams in enhancing their Conservation Performance Index and reducing energy consumption.