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Executive Search | Head of Recruitment & Talent Acquisition | Global Talent Partner
Gareth Jones
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London, United Kingdom
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Firstly let me tell you a little about myself. I have +12 successful years in recruitment & talent including both agency and in-house for diverse and varied businesses across multiple sectors. My experience has allowed me the opportunity to work with some of the nation’s biggest, best and fastest growing business, including;
Tom Dixon Studio, UKTV Media Group, Soho House Group, Grind etc to name a few.
Talent Acquisition isn't just about finding the right skill-set but ensuring they fit the business culturally. This is where I have built my career, recruiting individuals from Executive board to entry level, each as critical to the businesses success as the next.
I work hand in hand with all my clients to ensure we obtain the desired result, whilst working tirelessly until the project is complete with transparency and honesty. All works are complete by myself personally and not pushed out to a 3rd party. What we agree is what I deliver. I have full and unlimited access to numerous and often expensive tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and specialist boards.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me directly.
Tom Dixon Studio, UKTV Media Group, Soho House Group, Grind etc to name a few.
Talent Acquisition isn't just about finding the right skill-set but ensuring they fit the business culturally. This is where I have built my career, recruiting individuals from Executive board to entry level, each as critical to the businesses success as the next.
I work hand in hand with all my clients to ensure we obtain the desired result, whilst working tirelessly until the project is complete with transparency and honesty. All works are complete by myself personally and not pushed out to a 3rd party. What we agree is what I deliver. I have full and unlimited access to numerous and often expensive tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and specialist boards.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me directly.
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Ongoing relation / part-time
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My experience
2019 - ?
freelance
Global Talent Partner
Tom Dixon Studio.
I have been contracted with 2 key objectives:
1) To reduce global (EMEA, US & APAC) recruitment costs by 60% through the introduce of a direct sourcing model.
2) Implement a Training, Learning and Development culture, whilst creating an action plan for succession to assist with the retention of top talent
A bit about Tom Dixon:
Tom Dixon is a complex business that is primarily a global wholesale business that works across the architectural and design markets as well as having showrooms in UK, US & China. B2B and B2C digital and eCommerce has progressed the business over the last 12 months and continues to expand. Aside to this Tom Dixon operates a standalone studio, Design Research Ltd, where we work on luxury hospitality, residential and workspace interiors.
1) To reduce global (EMEA, US & APAC) recruitment costs by 60% through the introduce of a direct sourcing model.
2) Implement a Training, Learning and Development culture, whilst creating an action plan for succession to assist with the retention of top talent
A bit about Tom Dixon:
Tom Dixon is a complex business that is primarily a global wholesale business that works across the architectural and design markets as well as having showrooms in UK, US & China. B2B and B2C digital and eCommerce has progressed the business over the last 12 months and continues to expand. Aside to this Tom Dixon operates a standalone studio, Design Research Ltd, where we work on luxury hospitality, residential and workspace interiors.
Design, Ecommerce, B2B, Research, B2C, Training, Leadership, Recruitment, Development, Retention, China, Planning, Wholesale
2018 - 2019
project
HR Projects Manager
Harts Ltd.
Projects managed:
1) The opening of the 5 new restaurants in Coal Drops Yard. Included the recruitment, induction, training and development of 160 new staff
2) Implementation of a structured recruitment process to improve 90 days turnover, thus reduce costs
3) Recruitment and training of an inhouse talent team.
4) Project managed the implementation of the end to end HR system 'Harri' - ATS, HR and Payroll system
5) Retained to open the next 2 openings
A bit about Harts Group:
Harts Group are a family run business operating some of London's best loved restaurants, namely Michelin Starred, Barrafina. The Group employers of 400 people and recently receive crowd funding to increase expansion.
1) The opening of the 5 new restaurants in Coal Drops Yard. Included the recruitment, induction, training and development of 160 new staff
2) Implementation of a structured recruitment process to improve 90 days turnover, thus reduce costs
3) Recruitment and training of an inhouse talent team.
4) Project managed the implementation of the end to end HR system 'Harri' - ATS, HR and Payroll system
5) Retained to open the next 2 openings
A bit about Harts Group:
Harts Group are a family run business operating some of London's best loved restaurants, namely Michelin Starred, Barrafina. The Group employers of 400 people and recently receive crowd funding to increase expansion.
Training, Onboarding, CSR, Management, Recruitment, Implementation, Development, International
2016 - 2018
job
Head of Recruitment & Talent
UKTV.
UKTV is an award-winning independent broadcaster with eleven imaginative brands - UKTV Play, Dave, W, Gold, Alibi, Yesterday, Drama, Really, Home, Eden and Good Food. These include the two most popular non-PSB channels in the UK and account for nearly 10% of the British commercial TV market.
Managing all departmental and corporate recruitment across UKTV including bringing digital and creative teams inhouse.
Ensuring the successful delivery of all UKTV recruitment activity in line with company KPI's. Managing a newly implemented team of 3 including a team apprentice to ensure that UKTV was seen as an employer of choice through an engaging, front and centre acquisition strategy including the use of all social media platforms.
Key accomplishments:
• Project managed and implemented a complete end to end review of the recruitment process to align with core company values and improve the candidate experience
• Management all youth talent initiatives including the implementation of a new apprenticeship program to ensure levy maximisation in partnership with WhiteHat
• Reviewed and implemented a more commercially viable and partnership led PSL
• Initiated and project managed the tender process including RFI and RFP for the implementation of a new ATS
• Reduced the company average time to hire to 35days from 43days
• High volume recruitment campaigns to bring the off-air creative team, digital products and social media inhouse
• Worked closely with the leadership team to drive recruitment campaigns for challenging business areas: digital products
• Created and delivered a monthly data driven recruitment dashboard and matrix
• Created engaging social campaigns to help drive EVP
• Aligned with the inhouse legal team to ensure GDPR compliance
Managing all departmental and corporate recruitment across UKTV including bringing digital and creative teams inhouse.
Ensuring the successful delivery of all UKTV recruitment activity in line with company KPI's. Managing a newly implemented team of 3 including a team apprentice to ensure that UKTV was seen as an employer of choice through an engaging, front and centre acquisition strategy including the use of all social media platforms.
Key accomplishments:
• Project managed and implemented a complete end to end review of the recruitment process to align with core company values and improve the candidate experience
• Management all youth talent initiatives including the implementation of a new apprenticeship program to ensure levy maximisation in partnership with WhiteHat
• Reviewed and implemented a more commercially viable and partnership led PSL
• Initiated and project managed the tender process including RFI and RFP for the implementation of a new ATS
• Reduced the company average time to hire to 35days from 43days
• High volume recruitment campaigns to bring the off-air creative team, digital products and social media inhouse
• Worked closely with the leadership team to drive recruitment campaigns for challenging business areas: digital products
• Created and delivered a monthly data driven recruitment dashboard and matrix
• Created engaging social campaigns to help drive EVP
• Aligned with the inhouse legal team to ensure GDPR compliance
Social Media, GDpr, Leadership, GDPR Compliance, Compliance, TV, RFP, Implementation, KPI, Social, Winning, LED, Recruitment, Talent acquisition, Project Management, Change management, Management, Project coordination
2015 - 2016
job
Head of Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
The Restaurant Group PLC.
The Restaurant Group (TRG) is a significant player in the UK casual dining market, operating over 500 restaurants and pubs which include Frankie and Benny's, Chiquito, Coast to Coast, Garfunkel's, Brunning & Price and Joe's Kitchen. TRG also operate a concession business which trades over 60 outlets across more than 30 brands, primarily in UK airports.
Implementing and overseeing the delivery of the recruitment strategy across the 8 brands and +18,000 employees that make up the PLC. Delivering all director and executive level roles whilst managing a geographically spread recruitment team of 13.
Key accomplishments:
• Successfully ensured the opening of over 60 restaurants (YoY)
• Project managed the delivery of the graduate and apprentice programmes to the business
• Turned the 'Talent Team' around from an underachieving department to a cost effective, quality driven team
• Reduced agency costs across the PLC
• Evaluated and relaunched all internal and external recruitment literature
• Delivery of individual EVP's for each brand to move away from a PLC driven business
Implementing and overseeing the delivery of the recruitment strategy across the 8 brands and +18,000 employees that make up the PLC. Delivering all director and executive level roles whilst managing a geographically spread recruitment team of 13.
Key accomplishments:
• Successfully ensured the opening of over 60 restaurants (YoY)
• Project managed the delivery of the graduate and apprentice programmes to the business
• Turned the 'Talent Team' around from an underachieving department to a cost effective, quality driven team
• Reduced agency costs across the PLC
• Evaluated and relaunched all internal and external recruitment literature
• Delivery of individual EVP's for each brand to move away from a PLC driven business
Talent acquisition, Recruitment, PLC, UP
2013 - 2015
job
Head of Recruitment & Talent
Byron Hamburgers Ltd.
A very ambitious business led by founder Tom Byng, Byron was extremely fast growing through to sale, purchased by Hutton Collins. I was brought in to create the talent function alongside the People Director and implement all process and structure to ensure a consistent acquisition strategy.
Accomplishments of note:
• Successfully stepped up to manage the People Team on an interim basis
• Created an experiential acquisition campaign to take Byron to the UK when it was an unknown London based brand
• Drove internal talent management to ensure a solid cultural platform as the brand expanded across the UK
• Along with the People Director, identified the business core vision & values proposition
• Expanded Byron from 20 restaurants to 65
• Reduced management turnover from 42% to 33%
• Reduced agency spend by over 72%
Accomplishments of note:
• Successfully stepped up to manage the People Team on an interim basis
• Created an experiential acquisition campaign to take Byron to the UK when it was an unknown London based brand
• Drove internal talent management to ensure a solid cultural platform as the brand expanded across the UK
• Along with the People Director, identified the business core vision & values proposition
• Expanded Byron from 20 restaurants to 65
• Reduced management turnover from 42% to 33%
• Reduced agency spend by over 72%
Management, Recruitment, It, SOLID, Campaign, Interim, UP, LED, Founder
2011 - 2013
job
Project Manager Cookhouse & House Tonic UK, USA, Canada & Berlin
Soho House Group Ltd & Cowshed.
Soho House was founded in London, in 1995, as a private members' club for those in film, media and creative industries. It has since expanded to include Houses across Europe and North America as well as restaurants, cinemas, spas and hotels.
A fast growing and ever evolving business Soho House over the past 5years has strengthened its strong hold on the 'premium casual' market. My role was multi-functional and versatile which primarily focussed on the retention and talent management.
Key accomplishments:
• Develop talent networks in new international markets for forecast openings: Mumbai, Istanbul, Barcelona, Rio etc
• Personally managed all UK new openings and drove all European and Global openings
• Managed all pop-up event staffing - BAFTA, House Festival, Brits, Cannes etc
• Project management of Cookhouse & House Tonic, more below:
Cookhouse & House Tonic (Now House Four)
Cookhouse & House Tonic were creative and engaging recruitment, retention and training tools designed to separate Soho House Group from an ever evolving and challenge market.
• Quarterly production of a 25,000-copy print run magazine
• Global partnership management of guest chefs & bartenders
• Account managed lead partners: Grey Goose, Heineken etc
• Work closely with external editor (Rebecca Seal), designers, photographers and videographers
• Creation and management of 2 websites and social media platforms with fun, interactive and engaging content
• Produced monthly training calendars
• Reduced chef turnover by 16%
A fast growing and ever evolving business Soho House over the past 5years has strengthened its strong hold on the 'premium casual' market. My role was multi-functional and versatile which primarily focussed on the retention and talent management.
Key accomplishments:
• Develop talent networks in new international markets for forecast openings: Mumbai, Istanbul, Barcelona, Rio etc
• Personally managed all UK new openings and drove all European and Global openings
• Managed all pop-up event staffing - BAFTA, House Festival, Brits, Cannes etc
• Project management of Cookhouse & House Tonic, more below:
Cookhouse & House Tonic (Now House Four)
Cookhouse & House Tonic were creative and engaging recruitment, retention and training tools designed to separate Soho House Group from an ever evolving and challenge market.
• Quarterly production of a 25,000-copy print run magazine
• Global partnership management of guest chefs & bartenders
• Account managed lead partners: Grey Goose, Heineken etc
• Work closely with external editor (Rebecca Seal), designers, photographers and videographers
• Creation and management of 2 websites and social media platforms with fun, interactive and engaging content
• Produced monthly training calendars
• Reduced chef turnover by 16%
Recruitment, Social, Manager, UP, USA, Forecast, Production, International, Retention, Festival, It, Social Media, Content, Management, Movie, Event, Print, Training, Websites, Project Manager, Project Management
2007 - 2011
freelance
Management Consultant
Addison Fowle.
• Key accounts managed: Hakkasan, Roka, Mandarin Oriental, Paramount, Corney and Barrow, Hard Rock Café, Nando's, Loch Fyne, Jamie Oliver Ltd, Leon Restaurants and Village London.
• New opening campaigns: The Aviator Hotel, Brooklands Hotel, Hakkasan and Barbecoa
• Successfully recruiting managers and head office staff of all levels
• Business development and networking
• New opening campaigns: The Aviator Hotel, Brooklands Hotel, Hakkasan and Barbecoa
• Successfully recruiting managers and head office staff of all levels
• Business development and networking
Business development, Networking, Management, Development, Management Consultant, Office, Café
My education
2019
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2020
The Health Sciences Academy
Unspecified, Advanced Sports & Exercise Nutritional Advisor
Unspecified, Advanced Sports & Exercise Nutritional Advisor
2002
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2005
University of Plymouth
BSc, Sociology & International Relations
BSc, Sociology & International Relations
2000
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2002
Crosskeys College
Unspecified, Sports Science
Unspecified, Sports Science
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