Jack Sykes Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

London Area, United Kingdom

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London/Amsterdam

I led recruitment for the Brand Marketing and Media business. I developed strong partnerships with hiring teams to create effective Talent Acquisition strategies. Leveraging insights into the external talent landscape and business priorities, I crafted search strategies that positioned the company for long-term success, focusing on identifying top-tier talent that fit the unique culture of Booking.com.I built lasting relationships with hiring managers, using data and analytics to enhance the hiring process. I managed the entire candidate lifecycle, from diverse pipeline generation to offer acceptance, and navigated regional complexities across multiple countries. Specialising in senior and specialist roles, I provided exceptional guidance to hiring managers, supported by market data and trends to influence hiring strategies.

London, United Kingdom

I led, developed, and executed recruitment strategies for Sky Media, Sky Sports, Sky News, Sky Entertainment, and Sky Studios, partnering with directors and leadership teams to align with business objectives.Championing diversity and inclusion initiatives, I collaborated with diversity job boards, created inclusive job adverts, and participated in relevant events. Through data-driven analysis, recruitment processes were optimised, achieving a 33-day time to offer, surpassing the 45-day SLA. Strategic talent pipelining and attraction methods significantly reduced agency reliance.I conducted market mapping and benchmarking for various sectors, roles, and locations, and provided comprehensive reporting to directors and stakeholders to track progress and inform strategic decisions.

London, United Kingdom

Managed both temporary and permanent hiring. crafted engaging job descriptions to attract top-tier candidates, and utilised various tools and strategies such as headhunting, LinkedIn, job adverts, and talent pooling to efficiently source high-quality talent. I meticulously screened and qualified candidates through phone and face-to-face interviews, ensuring a seamless candidate journey from initial contact to offer acceptance and post-placement support.

Cannon Street, London, United Kingdom

Proactively pursued new business opportunities through numerous sales strategies including cold calling, networking, attending trade shows and more. I conducted client-facing meetings and presentations, effectively communicating our services and value propositions. In addition, I managed key accounts, ensuring client satisfaction and retention while driving lead generation initiatives.

Bishopsgate, London, United Kingdom

Teddington, Richmond Upon Thames

Teddington, Richmond Upon Thames