Martin Leape Email & Phone Number

Coventry, Gb

Remote / London / Birmingham

• Led the delivery of assessment centres for prestigious organisations including The United Nations, Sky, Johnson & Johnson, and predominantly Lloyds Banking Group.• Managed and maintained the integrity of the Assessment Centre, ensuring unbiased, evidence-based decisions on recruitment.• Guided assessors during exercises, providing continuous feedback and ensuring standardised evaluation protocols.• Consolidated assessment outcomes in high-stakes meetings, balancing diverse hiring requirements and ensuring aligned decisions with company objectives.• Developed frameworks and guidance for virtual assessment facilitation.

Remote

• Led evaluations for candidates across varied roles, employing both structured and competency-based interviews.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine recruitment strategies.• Championed diversity and inclusivity initiatives within recruitment, supporting TFL's commitment to a diverse workforce.

Remote

• Facilitated realistic role-play assessments, evaluating candidates for Prison Officer roles.• Implemented structured interview techniques, ensuring a standardized evaluation process.• Collaborated with the recruitment team for post-assessment reviews, emphasising evidence-based decision-making.

Coventry

• Founded and secured funding for a pioneering music festival, celebrating electronic music icon Delia Derbyshire.• Grew the festival to national prominence, becoming a cornerstone of Coventry City of Culture celebrations.• Gained media coverage from BBC 6Music, The Wire and streamed internationally by the British Council.• Collaborated with renowned artists and secured partnerships with esteemed organizations like PRS Foundation, Coventry University, and The National Lottery Heritage Foundation.• Produced the documentary “These Machines Haven't Finished - Delia Derbyshire and Deliaphonic”.

• Established and grew a thriving craft beer and natural wine business, expanding to include a taproom and e-commerce platform.• Managed all business facets, evolving the brand to a two-site operation and a team of 8.• 2021 I transitioned to a silent partner role.

Remote / London

• Revamped graduate hiring materials, embedding structured protocols and ensuring unbiased evaluations.• Managed virtual assessment centres, handling from inception to job offers.• Trained and onboarded new assessors during periods of significant hiring growth.