James Manby

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MD at VIDA - Global Search Partner @ VIDA Connected Specialists
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Harrogate, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About James Manby

A leadership role encompassing the global VIDA brand and accountable for the performance and delivery across the MedTech, Biotech and Life Sciences sectors and teams in the UK and US. We are a group of connected specialist recruiters; connected to clients, markets, candidates, advisors and the team. Personally I am a global partner to start ups and scale ups across MedTech & BioTech. I work closely with leaders, investors and founders to identify and engage with talent whilst delivering industry insight and advice to enable the best talent access for our customers.Please contact me on jamesm@vida-cs.com | +44 (0) 7736 470906.

James Manby's Current Company Details
VIDA Connected Specialists

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MD at VIDA - Global Search Partner
James Manby Work Experience Details
  • Vida Connected Specialists
    Managing Director
    Vida Connected Specialists Jan 2022 - Present
    Leeds, England, Gb
    Leadership of the VIDA and VIDA ICF brands, delivering insight led permanent and freelance recruitment to the global MedTech, BioTech and Life Science sectors.
  • Vida Connected Specialists
    Director
    Vida Connected Specialists Jan 2020 - Jan 2022
    Leeds, England, Gb
    A leadership role for VIDA; A team of connected specialists delivering insight driven recruitment to the global MedTech, Biotech and Life Sciences sectors.
  • Ignata
    Director - Ignata Life
    Ignata Jan 2020 - Mar 2021
    London, England, Gb
    We offer so much more than recruitment: a full suite of talent services along with a consultative approach ensure our expertise is focused where your business needs it most. We want to be the consultancy of choice for any business with our clients at the heart of everything we do and our investment in new expertise, technology and markets will make it a reality.We’re proud of our reputation: finding perfect solutions for clients, with a ‘whatever it takes’ attitude and approach, even if it means challenging the industry’s status quo.
  • Lime And Fire
    Director
    Lime And Fire Aug 2016 - Jan 2020
    Lime and Fire is a specialist recruitment business focused on the food and drink sector in the UK and Europe. Truly partnering with our clients, we work in tandem to identify and secure top industry talent that gives our partners the competitive edge. Our clients range from global leaders manufacturing some of the world’s most iconic brands to highly innovative and dynamic startups and SME’s, all of which value our experience, honesty and commitment. We passionately believe about providing a high level of service, and place a particularly high value on finding not only professionals that have the right skills, but compliment the culture and the mission of our clients. We recognise every individual is different, but the right combination of these individual elements is what creates winning teams and businesses.Whether you represent a business looking to secure talent, or you are a industry professional looking to make that next move, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please get in contact at James@limeandfire.com.
  • Food Industry Associates
    Director
    Food Industry Associates Jan 2016 - Jul 2016
    Leeds, West Yorkshire, Gb
    Food Industry Associates are a boutique recruitment firm specialising in the recruitment of talented professionals for the FMCG industry. I personally recruit at a senior level across the sector, working collaboratively with organisations looking to secure outstanding talent and on behalf of industry leading professionals looking to make a career move.With a bespoke and friendly approach to our work, we operate in partnership with our clients to help them identify the highest achieving talent within competitor and other similar organisations. Our preparation and tailored market mapping programme enable our clients to; accurately benchmark remuneration levels; review geographic location; discuss cultural/personal fit and most importantly consider the candidates aspirations before any approaches are made; therefore maximising the success rates of each approach.Whether you are a candidate seeking a new and suitably challenging career move, or are a business with a need to secure a high achieving professional, please register your inquiry at james@foodindustryassociates.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
  • Bw Penman
    Head Of Consumer
    Bw Penman Jan 2012 - Dec 2015
    Leeds, England, Gb
    Leadership of the consumer division of BW Penman, and a team of consultants focused on Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, R&D and Procurement functions of the UK and International consumer goods sector. Remit to build lasting relationships with key clients, whilst driving profitable growth of the division.Part of the BW Penman senior leadership team, reporting directly to the MD, and working collaboratively with colleagues in Dubai and Australia to maximise customer value. Matrix leadership of the consumer teams in Dubai as well as the UK.I am personally responsible for delivery of senior level projects globally, with a track record of delivery with some of the market leading organisations within the sector.If you represent a business looking to secure top talent, or are a consumer goods professional looking for a targeted career move then please get in touch. Likewise, if you are interested in exploring career opportunities within recruitment in a global and expanding search and selection business then please get in contact.James.Manby@bwpenman.com/07584 473217
  • Bw Penman
    Head Of Consumer
    Bw Penman Feb 2008 - Dec 2015
    Leeds, England, Gb
    Established in 2003, the Combined Selection Group source the world’s best talent for clients inover 50 countries globally, offering recruitment solutions in permanent, contract and executivesearch.Operating from 10 international offices with regional hubs across the UK, EMEA, US &ASIAPAC.Our Vision is to be the first and continuous choice, when managing both our clients’ globaltalent needs and candidates' long term careers.Focusing on six major Practice areas of Built Environment, Consumer, Energy, Health &Social Care, Industrial Technology and Life Science sectors.The company was formed in 2003 and in 2015 a rebrand brought together six previouslyseparate recruitment brands (Blue Marble, BW Penman, Core Consulting, Core Care, RilwoodAssociates and Whiterock Executive) under one new brand, CSG – The Global TalentExperts.
  • Bw Penman
    Business Manager
    Bw Penman Oct 2010 - Jan 2012
    Leeds, England, Gb
    Leadership of a team of consultants working accross the manufacturing and supply chain functions of the Consumer goods sector. I am personally responsible for delivering projects at a mid to senior level in the UK and internationally across the manufacturing and supply chain function. I have a track record of delivery with some of the market leading organisations in the sector, as well as providing support to smaller businesses and SME's looking to attract talent.
  • Penman Executive
    Business Manager
    Penman Executive May 2009 - Oct 2010
    Gb
    Leadership of a team of consultants working accross the manufacturing and supply chain functions of the FMCG sector. Personally responsible for delievering projects at a senior level, ranging from Operations and Engineering Management to Factory General Management.
  • Penman Executive
    Business Consultant
    Penman Executive Feb 2008 - Apr 2009
    Gb
    Business Consultant in the FMCG Food and Drink Market.
  • Ellis Fairbank
    Executive Fmcg Consultant - Operations/Manufacturing/Production
    Ellis Fairbank Aug 2007 - Jan 2008
    Specialising recruitment of senior managers in operations and manufacturing across the food and drink industry.
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    Branch Manager
    Enterprise Rent-A-Car Sep 2004 - Jul 2007
    St. Louis, Mo, Us
    I joined Enterprise following graduation from university on their graduate management training scheme. I spent 12 months working as Graduate Trainee in Harrogate, before being promoted to Assistant Manager in Scarborough for 9 months, and then Branch Manager in York across two separate branches.Primarily a sales and then business management role, i regularly achieved recognition for sales performances, with monthly competitions such as "Achievers club" and an annual top 10 sales performers trip to Paris. At Branch Manager level I took part in two global Branch Manager conferences in Orlando, Florida.

James Manby Skills

Fmcg Management Recruiting Supply Chain Executive Search Manufacturing Leadership Negotiation Team Management Sourcing Talent Management Food Recruitment Advertising Technical Recruiting Talent Acquisition Team Building Product Development Fast Moving Consumer Goods Operations Management Strategy R&d Recruitment/retention Contract Recruitment Account Management Training New Business Development Procurement Business Development People Management International Business Change Management Continuous Improvement Coaching Key Account Management Candidate Generation Food Industry Marketing

James Manby Education Details

  • Newcastle University
    Newcastle University
    Business Management
  • Ashville College
    Ashville College

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James Manby works for Vida Connected Specialists

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