Confident and results driven Global Talent Leader with the ability to develop effective working relationships at all levels, through strong communication and interpersonal skills; influencing people to take positive action.Specialist market sector experience gained within Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, FMCG, Utilities, Heavy Manufacturing & Food Manufacturing. Currently Group Head of Talent Acquisition for the Lookers car group, across all location in the UK & Ireland. Leading the Talent & Attraction agenda for all our 165 sites in UK Mainland, Northern Ireland & Dublin, leading a world class team of talent experts to drive the group into being the destination employer not only within automotive but within the UK job market landscape.Expert in the design, development and roll out of large scale recruitment processes and projects, focusing on succession planning, attraction, onboarding, retention, EVP, early careers, time to fill and reduction in agency reliance.Experience of leading recruitment teams of up to 60+ heads, office and remote based. A people focused leader centered around coaching & development through role modelling, compassion and industry best practice. 12 Years’ experience of mentoring and providing independent career advancement/development advice ranging from middle, upper and board level candidates on a current, ex-colleague and referral basis.Experience of mergers, acquisitions and redundancies.A successful and established career gained in Agency, RPO and Internal recruitment. Focusing on sales, account management and business development in a Global capacity.