Talent Acquisition Internship (Paid 3 Months FTC)

Arcade

Salary: £30,000 Pro Rata

Join Arcade’s People Team: Learn the Ropes, Recruit the Stars. Your Talent Acquisition Adventure Starts Here!

About Arcade:

Arcade is one of UK’s most ambitious and exciting hospitality projects! A dynamic playground where world-class chefs, bold culinary ideas, and vibrant guest experiences come together under one roof. As a brand incubator, we launch, operate, and scale original concepts that celebrate global cuisines and exceptional drink culture.

Whether you’re dreaming of crafting your own food concept, growing your skills from the ground up to management, or even launching your own business, we’re the place where your ideas can soar. With us, there’s no ceiling to you hitting your career goals - and we’re here to help you make it happen!

About the Role

We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Intern to join our People & Culture team at Arcade. This is a part-time internship (3 days per week) on a 3-month fixed-term contract — ideal for someone looking to gain practical, hands-on experience in HR and Recruitment within a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.

As an intern, you’ll work closely with our Talent Acquisition Manager and wider HR team, supporting day-to-day recruitment activities, onboarding processes, and general TA Ops administration. If you're currently pursuing or have recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Hospitality Management, Business Management or a related field, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career foundations in HR.

As our Talent Acquisition Intern, you'll gain exposure to key HR and Recruitment functions, including:

• Drafting engaging job descriptions and publishing job adverts across various platforms
• Managing candidate pipelines using our Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Assisting in sourcing and attracting suitable talent through job boards and sourcing tools
• Screening CVs and conducting initial candidate interviews
• Coordinating interview scheduling in collaboration with the wider Operations team
• Supporting onboarding processes for new hires
• Ensuring HR documentation complies with legal and internal policy requirements
• Providing general administrative support to the TA and HR teams
• Contributing to ad hoc projects across the Talent Acquisition function

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have the Right to Work in the UK and can commit to at least 24 hours per week (essential)
• Bring at least 1 year of professional work experience (HR or TA experience is a bonus but not essential)
• Are currently studying or recently completed a degree in HR, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Have a proactive, can-do attitude and a genuine interest in HR & Recruitment
• Communicate confidently with strong written and verbal English skills (non-negotiable)
• Possess excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities (essential)
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and professionalism in handling confidential information (essentiai)
• Are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Achieved or are on track to achieve at least a 2:1 or equivalent degree
• Can manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with a calm, organised approach

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Working at Arcade:

Our teams are the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.

At Arcade, we’re more than just a restaurant group... We’re a collective of bold, diverse food and drink brands driven by creativity, collaboration, and a passion for hospitality. We believe in growing together, empowering our people, and creating opportunities to thrive across all areas of the business. Whether onsite, behind the scenes or head office, working at Arcade means being part of something exciting, fast-moving, and truly unique in the hospitality industry.

Benefits of being part of the team:

Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:

• Refer a friend bonus
• Internal wage advance facility to instantly access the wages you’ve earned
• A restaurant recognition budget for Birthday goodies and career milestones
• 50% off food in our restaurants for you and your loved ones
• 50% off food in JKS restaurants within Arcade for you and your loved ones
• Access to counselling, remote GP/physio services, legal advice and more through
• Hospitality Action 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year
• Summer and Christmas team parties where we all down tools and have some fun!