Amy Maxwell Certrp
Talent Acquisition Specialist @B&Q
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WORK HISTORY
Talent Acquisition Specialist @B&Q
Eastleigh, GB
B&Q is one of the UK’s leading home improvement and garden retailers, with over 300 stores across the country.As part of the in-house Talent Acquisition team, I support end-to-end recruitment across multiple regions, working closely with hiring managers to deliver efficient, inclusive, and candidate-focused hiring processes.I am also part of the HR Pathways Programme, undertaking rotations across the wider People function, while studying towards my CIPD Level 3 and Level 5 qualifications. This enables me to further strengthen my HR expertise and contribute more broadly to people strategies that support business success.Key responsibilities include- Managing full lifecycle recruitment, from vacancy creation to offer- Writing and optimising job adverts to attract the right talent- Delivering employment training and clear internal communications to hiring managers on interviewing and inclusive recruitment- Providing expertise on accessible and inclusive hiring practices, ensuring compliance with employment law- Building strong relationships with stakeholders to align recruitment strategies with business goals and operational needs- Using targeted candidate marketing to fill hard-to-recruit rolesI’m passionate about promoting inclusive recruitment, enhancing the employer brand, and contributing to wider business growth through clear communication and effective collaboration.
EDUCATION
University of Bristol
English
Peter Symonds College
A Level
Cams Hill School
Grades: 7-9, A*-B
ABOUT AMY MAXWELL CERTRP
As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at B&Q, I partner with our retail teams to deliver inclusive, high-impact recruitment strategies that support long-term talent growth and business success.I am currently part of the HR Pathways Programme, where I will undertake rotations across different areas of the People function. Alongside this, I am studying towards my CIPD Level 3 and Level 5 qualifications, enabling me to apply and develop my HR knowledge within a fast-paced, leading retail environment.My background spans both in-house and agency environments, with experience in high-volume retail recruitment, marketing roles and white-collar technical hiring in the civil engineering sector. I hold the CertRP qualification and am skilled in managing the full recruitment lifecycle, building strong hiring partnerships, and maintaining a consistent, high-quality candidate experience.Prior to moving in-house, I worked in business development and account management within the recruitment sector, and I am adept at commercial thinking, stakeholder engagement, and delivering solutions that align with company strategy and growth.I\'m experienced in enhancing employer branding and talent marketing, engaging talent, creating communications that reflect culture and values, and advising on employment law. With a BA in English from a Russell Group university, I bring strong communication skills to support everything from job content creation to hiring manager coaching and internal comms.
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