INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.   

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities. 

RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting into the Director Executive Hiring, this role has complete accountability for recruiting executive positions for the Creative (Marketing, Merchandising, Product Development and Design) functions globally  Lead and deliver a seamless executive search process to attract, assesses and select Director + talent for the Creative (Marketing, Merchandising, Product Development and Design) functions globally Provide a tailored recruiting strategy for each role – managing both internal and external talent pools to generate a robust and diverse pipeline of qualified candidates Build strong relationships with executive-level hiring managers and stakeholders both in Human Resources and across the Creative (Marketing, Merchandising, Product Development and Design) functions globally Partner with the Reward team to create suitable compensation packages to final candidates Ensure all roles are managed in the CRM/database and all information on candidates and search process is kept up to date and complete Work closely with the VP HR and CPO to manage organisational changes and pipelining  Stay informed of industry trends and top talent, specifically in the fashion space Further to the above, alongside executive hiring, this role will also manage the Design recruitment end-to-end for all level roles. Lead the team (currently of 1 in Paris) to manage all Design recruitment. 
  PERSONAL PROFILE Extensive experience in Executive Hiring, working for a Creative-led Fashion Brand and/or a global, matrixed, organization with significant design (fashion) experience Minimum of 5+ years experience in Creative (fashion design) executive hiring (in-house) working with the most senior levels of the organization. Ideally with an executive search background in a large global firm Good knowledge of the creative functions in competitor brands, specifically a solid understanding of the studios and designers Proven track record of successfully searching for and recruiting Director+ executives in the Creative functions with a very strong global network of Director+ candidates already established Global experience across Americas, APAC and EMEA is vital Client-centric with a strong sense of urgency and able to work on multiple searches with different stakeholders Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment. Comfortable working with ambiguity Strong stakeholder management experience at Executive level with strong influencing skills  Highly accountable and results-driven  Extremely organised with excellent project management skills - able to manage multiple searches and keep a CRM up to date and accurate High level of integrity and confidentiality Experience with CRM / databases, Microsoft office products and Linkedin Recruiter

 

Our Purpose and Values
At Burberry we believe that how we live our values and contribute to our culture is equally as important to what we achieve. Our four values (Creatively Driven, Open and Caring, Proud of our Heritage & Forward Thinking) encapsulate the culture we foster and describe who we are at our best. 
Is it our expectation that all colleagues, regardless of function, geography or level, embrace and role model our values.  Burberry leader pride themselves in;
•    Inspiring passion and role modelling creative thinking
•    Investing time and taking accountability to attract, develop and retain talent 
•    Fostering an inclusive culture where all colleagues can thrive 
•    Creating space for innovation, challenging status quo, making bold choices for the future
•    Acting in the best interest of our brand, the environment and our communities

To learn more about our purpose, values and how we lead please visit: https://www.burberryplc.com/company/our-purpose-and-values

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

 

Posting Notes: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || London || HR || CORPORATE - HR RESOURCING || n/a ||