Westmill Foods

Department:Human Resources Location:Manchester (Trafford Park) Closing date: 9th June 2026 Our Business We are proud of our heritage and position as one of Europe's largest specialist food companies, manufacturing and supplying authentic global foods which serve the chefs and owners of restaurants and takeaways, as well as a diverse range of consumers. With a strong portfolio of leading brands including Lucky Boat, Elephant Atta, Rajah, Green Dragon and Patak's, our product range is as diverse as the people who chose to work here, and includes noodles, flour, rice, spices, sauces, and oils. We pride ourselves on our passion for food and people, where collaboration, diversity, and inclusion are integral in everything that we do. This is underpinned with our employee resource groups where members and allies help create an inclusive environment and special events are celebrated. Westmill is a place where no one feels like the new person for long and everyone has the chance to make a real difference to the business by being their authentic selves. The Opportunity You will be the heart of shaping Westmill's future - Attracting brilliant people, developing them into high performing leaders and building a culture where talent thrives at every level from our operational teams to the board. This is an opportunity to design strategies, programmes and experiences that will position Westmill at the standout centre of excellence within the ABF Grocery Group. You will collaborate closely with senior leaders, heads of function and peers across ABF to drive continuous improvement and embed best practice. Working with the HR and Marketing departments you will drive the enhancement of our employer brand while taking full ownership of recruitment excellence. This includes shaping attraction strategies, assessment approaches, onboarding standards, and managing key external partnerships. You will maximise the value of the apprenticeship levy, develop leadership and first line management programmes for our management teams, and deliver development initiatives that make a measurable impact on performance and ROI. The successful candidate will bring strong recruitment expertise, including hands on experience in internal hiring, alongside a solid technical understanding of ATS platforms, attraction strategies, and assessment methodologies. You will understand how to tailor selection techniques to suit different levels and functions and be confident in advising stakeholders and leaders on best practice. While experience in Learning & Development is desirable rather than essential, you will demonstrate a genuine passion for developing people and a clear ambition to expand your capability in this area. You will be motivated by the opportunity to design apprenticeship pathways, shape leadership programmes, and deliver training initiatives that drive measurable performance improvements. You will be proactive, self motivated, and solutions oriented, with excellent communication skills and the credibility to influence at all levels of the organisation. You will balance resilience with strong listening and problem solving abilities and be driven by continuous improvement and delivering meaningful business impact. This role is based in Trafford, Manchester, with an expectation of 2-3 days per week on site. A full driving licence and flexibility to travel across multiple sites are essential requirements. If you are passionate about shaping the future of talent and making a measurable difference, we would welcome your application. What we offer: An annual Incentive Plan Additionally, you will have access to a range of benefits aimed at enhancing your wellbeing both at home and at work; from a free and confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to access to affordable loans and financial education, electric vehicle and cycle to work salary sacrifice schemes, an option to buy additional holidays and a day dedicated to volunteering in your local community. You will also have access to our benefits platform Extra Spice from day one, offering a huge variety of retail and leisure discounts. Would you like to hear more? We would be delighted to discuss this opportunity with anyone who feels they would be a great fit for our business. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require at any stage in the recruitment process.

Westmill Foods is looking for a passionate individual to shape the future of talent within their Human Resources department. This role, based in Trafford, Manchester, will involve attracting and developing high-performing leaders, collaborating closely with senior leaders to enhance the employer brand, and driving recruitment excellence through innovative strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong recruitment expertise and a solution-oriented mindset, along with excellent communication skills. Additional perks include an annual Incentive Plan, employee assistance programmes, and a variety of wellbeing benefits.

Career Opportunities: Recruitment Business Partner (3558) Requisition ID3558-Posted - Region (1) - Job Category (1) -Permanent-Full Time- Company (1) You will be at the heart of shaping Westmill's future-attracting brilliant people, developing them into high performing leaders, and building a culture where talent thrives at every level, from our operational teams right through to the Board. This is your opportunity to design the strategies, programmes, and experiences that will position Westmill as the standout centre of excellence within the ABF Grocery Group. This role gives you real autonomy and influence. You will collaborate closely with senior leaders, Heads of Function, and peers across ABF to drive continuous improvement and embed best practice. You will also partner with HR and Marketing to elevate our employer brand-crafting compelling campaigns and communication channels that showcase what makes Westmill a great place to grow a career. You will take full ownership of recruitment excellence, shaping everything from attraction strategies and assessment methods to onboarding standards and external partnerships. Beyond hiring, you will unlock the full potential of the Apprenticeship Levy, build leadership and first line management programmes for our management teams, and deliver development initiatives that genuinely move the dial on performance and ROI. Key Accountabilities Design and implement a best in class recruitment process-from attraction and assessment to induction and onboarding-across the UK and Europe. Build cost effective attraction strategies using data such as reach, time to hire, and cost per hire to drive smarter decisions. Enhance ATS capability and efficiency, collaborating with the wider Group to shape system improvements and best practice. Implement and manage a high quality PSL, negotiating competitive rates and terms. Strengthen management capability so leaders can attract, select, and retain the right talent first time. Development: Maximise the Apprenticeship Levy by creating programmes aligned to business needs, partnering with providers, and supporting participants to successful completion. Deliver & co-ordinate leadership development and first line management programmes across the business Establish clear KPIs and feedback loops to measure training programme effectiveness and ensure strong ROI. Work with HR Business Partners to run annual succession plans to help support internal career development. General: Position Westmill as a talent centre of excellence across the Group, developing and attracting high potential individuals and future leaders. Partner with HR and Marketing to strengthen our employer brand through targeted social media activity and engaging communication channels. The Right Person You will bring deep recruitment expertise, including hands on internal hiring experience and strong technical knowledge of ATS platforms, attraction strategies, and assessment methodologies. You will understand how to tailor selection techniques to various levels and functions, and you will be confident advising leaders on the right approach. While L&D experience is a bonus rather than a requirement, you will have a genuine passion for people development and the ambition to grow this part of the role. You will be excited by the opportunity to build apprenticeship pathways, shape leadership programmes, and deliver training that drives real performance improvements. You will be proactive, self driven, and solutions focused, with exceptional communication skills and the credibility to influence at every level. You will combine resilience with strong listening and problem solving abilities, and you will be motivated by continuous improvement and meaningful business impact. This role is based in Trafford, Manchester, with 2-3 days per week on site. A full driving licence and flexibility to travel across multiple sites are essential. If you are passionate about shaping the future of talent and want to make a measurable impact, we would love to hear from you.

Westmill Foods in Manchester seeks a Recruitment Business Partner to shape recruitment processes and enhance the employer brand. Collaborating closely with senior leaders, you will assist in driving continuous improvement and ensure effective recruitment strategies across the UK and Europe. The ideal candidate should possess recruitment expertise and strong communication skills, with a focus on people development and program management. Responsibilities include maximising the Apprenticeship Levy and building leadership programmes.