Manager, Talent Acquisition (Maternity Cover)

Authentic Brands Group · London, England

  • Senior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-10-27
  • Confirmed live on 29 October 2026

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Who We Are

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a global brand and entertainment platform that owns and invests in iconic intellectual property and cultural assets. It accelerates brands through a set of specialized businesses that combine powerful storytelling, premium content, unforgettable live experiences and global commerce. Through a network of more than 1,700 best-in-class licensees and strategic partners across 150 countries and expansive distribution, Authentic’s brands drive more than $38 billion in annual systemwide retail sales worldwide.

Authentic’s diversified portfolio spans more than 50 brands and reaches nearly one billion social media followers. Its roster includes Reebok, Champion, Shaquille O’Neal, David Beckham, Kevin Hart, Sports Illustrated, Elvis Presley, Muhammad Ali, Marilyn Monroe, GUESS, Aéropostale, Nautica, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, Nine West, Brooks Brothers, Juicy Couture, Vince Camuto, Izod, Van Heusen, Dockers, Ted Baker, Hart Schaffner Marx, Vince, Barneys New York, Judith Leiber, Quiksilver, Spyder, Billabong, Volcom, Roxy, RVCA, DC Shoes, Prince, Sperry and Hunter.

For more information, visit corporate.authentic.com. Follow Authentic on LinkedIn, Instagram and WeChat.

Why Authentic

You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.

What You’ll Do

This role is a 12-month maternity cover.

The Manager, Talent Acquisition drives business, capability, and culture objectives by delivering key hires at all levels. From providing a positive candidate experience to coaching hiring managers in identifying and recruiting critical talent, you will contribute to Authentic’s growth and success.

As a key member of the regional People & Talent team you will report into and partner with the SVP, People & Talent, International and will be responsible for delivering the over-arching talent strategy to the EMEAI region. Collaborating closely with business and recruitment leaders, the Manager of Talent Acquisition will manage full recruitment lifecycle including shaping and implementing hiring plans, managing complex and confidential searches, and ensuring an exceptional, inclusive interview process. This is a hands-on, high-impact position in a dynamic, agile and growth environment.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Lead full recruitment lifecycle for EMEAI based roles across all business functions including Lifestyle, Entertainment, and corporate teams such as Finance, IT and Operations at all levels of the organisation.

• Partner with P&T Business Partners, senior regional leadership and global hiring managers to understand business objectives and translate them into tailored, impactful hiring strategies.

• Manage complex, confidential and executive-level searches, leveraging strategic sourcing, networking, referrals and market mapping to attract and secure high-calibre talent. Ensuring a seamless process from start to finish.

• Lead on new territory analysis to support regional growth, working with EOR and People Operations teams to assess employment requirements and inform expansion decisions.

• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging across recruiting practices, talent pipelines and candidate engagement.

• Deliver data-driven insights to inform hiring decisions and influence business planning.

• Alongside the SVP, People and Talent - International, manage the approval process for offers, headcount requests and req openings, ensuring all approvals are obtained in a timely, controlled and well-documented manner, in line with established processes.

• Professionally and authentically represent the company and its brands, ensuring a positive employer brand presence in the market.

• Lead the EMEAI Campus Programme from start to finish by partnering with hiring managers to deliver meaningful intern experiences, coordinating student placements, and delivering intern onboarding, workshops and engagement events.

• Identify opportunities to improve our employer value proposition externally including talent acquisition materials, brand positioning on car

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