Job Title: Manager, Talent Casting Reports To: Director, Talent & Creative Casting Working Hours: Office hours are 09:30 to 17:30, Monday – Thursday, 09:30 to 17:00 Friday Place of Work: UK HQ, Mill Court, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK12 5EU Other: Full Time About RWS Global As the world’s largest producer of groundbreaking live entertainment, RWS Global creates meaningful connections and customized experiences spanning from theatrical productions to events, multimedia and more. In 2024, the entertainment leaders expanded capabilities into live sport ing events with the introduction of RWS Global Sports. Headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati and Sydney with dedicated RWS Studios in NYC and the UK to serve its vast talent pipeline and client base, RWS Global serves major brands and corporations, theatres, cruise lines, sports properties, live venues, parks, resorts and more. Offering end-to-end services from ideation to operations, RWS Global’s team of world-class designers, creators, producers and visionary talent provide unrivaled scale, producing over one million live moments every day and employing over 8,000 individuals worldwide. The RWS Global roster of clients includes Apple, Azamara, The Coca-Cola Company, Commonwealth Games, Crayola, Europa-Park Resort, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS™ Experience by Original X Productions, Hard Rock Resorts, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Holland America Line, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, International Cricket Council, Invictus Games, Lionsgate, Marella Cruises, MSC Cruises, Roompot, Rugby World Cup, Six Flags, Space Center Houston, TUI Group, Vera Wang, Warner Bros., Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway, Chicago the Musical, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes and more. For more information, visit rwsglobal.com. Job Summary RWS Global is seeking an experienced Manager, Talent Casting who has a strong background within the Cruise industry to join our Talent & Creative Casting team, focused on filling essential non-performing roles that drive operational excellence across our portfolio. In this role, you will be instrumental in sourcing, attracting and retaining top talent for key positions such as Cruise Directors, Entertainment Hosts, Children’s Host, Digital Content Managers, and more, ensuring that our clients’ need and RWS Global remains at the forefront. As the Manager, Talent Casting, you will lead the full-cycle recruitment process for non-performing roles, collaborating with departmental managers to understand their specific requirements and crafting tailored recruitment drives to meet our company's growing demands. You will bring your own expertise in recruitment and an unwavering commitment to a positive candidate experience. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and is passionate about supporting the operational backbone of our business. Role & Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage recruitment drives for non-performing roles that are critical to RWS Global’s operational success. Work with internal managers across departments to define position requirements, develop job descriptions, and create role-specific recruiting plans. Source candidates through various channels including online job boards, social media, recruitment events and professional networks to build a robust pipeline of high-quality candidates. Conduct candidate screening, interviews, and assessments to identify talent that aligns with our clients and RWS Global’s culture and organisational needs. Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from initial outreach to offer negotiation, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience. Proactively build and maintain a network of potential candidates for future roles and maintain relationships with talent pools. Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and competitive landscape to continuously refine recruitment strategies. Qualifications & Skills: Minimum of 3 years of recruitment experience, with a strong focus on non-performing roles; experience in the Cruise entertainment or live experiences industry preferred. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and influence stakeholders at all levels. Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle a high volume of applicants in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills, with a commitment to delivering an outstanding candidate experience from start to finish. Company Benefits: Competitive Salary Company Pension 25 days paid holiday excluding Bank Holidays Paid parental leave Computer (Mac/Windows) Company Phone Program Flexible working (office/remote) Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme Childcare Support Policy Employer Sponsored Vision Programme Please Note: While this is intended to be an accurate description of the job, this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the position, and may require that other or different tasks be performed as necessary and assigned. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT: DIVERSE IS WHO WE ARE Way more than a box to check, diversity is core to RWS Global culture. We value it, promote it, protect it and hire it. All differences are welcome here. We know for a fact that each employee’s individual background, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, and capabilities are a contribution to our culture, as well as our reputation and achievements. So, bring all of who you are, no questions asked. Powered by JazzHR