Craig Richardson
Group General Manager Workforce & Agency Management @Evri
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Group General Manager Workforce & Agency Management @Evri
Strategic lead for Evri’s end-to-end workforce architecture, accountable for shaping and delivering large-scale labour strategy across the UK network, spanning Evri, Evri Fulfilment, Evri International, and Evri Premium. I operate at a group level, aligning workforce strategy with commercial priorities, balancing cost, service, and risk across a highly complex operating environment.I specialise in bridging the gap between operational demand and agency supply, ensuring resilience and performance at scale, particularly during peak, while maintaining strict governance and compliance standards.My focus is on transforming workforce management from a reactive function into a proactive, data-driven capability, embedding long-term planning, strategic partnerships, and decision-making that supports one of the UK’s leading dedicated parcel delivery networks.
EDUCATION
Hugh Baird College
HND, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Recruitment & Employment Confederation
Diploma in Recruitment Leadership (DipRL)
CIPD Qualifications
Diploma in Human Resource Management
SKILLS
ABOUT CRAIG RICHARDSON
As a seasoned professional in HR talent, resource management, and organisational development (OD), I specialise in addressing business challenges related to resourcing, recruitment (TA), and workforce planning. My proficiency encompasses forecasting and capacity modeling to strategically plan for future demands and growth, while also overseeing resource and talent management for direct employees, temporary agency personnel, and contract staff. Boasting a proven track record of success in in-house, Recruitment Process Outsourcing, and agency environments, I have consistently delivered innovative solutions and established effective recruiting strategies across diverse sectors.In the OD space, I partner with leadership to design and implement change initiatives, support cultural transformation, and align talent strategies with business objectives, ensuring the workforce is not only equipped for today’s demands but also agile and future-ready. I leverage data-driven insights to inform organisational design, enhance team effectiveness, and support employee development across all levels.Whether your organisation requires assistance with recruitment strategy, candidate sourcing, onboarding processes, or broader OD initiatives, I possess the skills & experience to yield tangible results. I am dedicated to ensuring that my initiatives align seamlessly with the overarching long-term business strategy, and I possess the capability to influence at the senior level, transforming resourcing and organisational capability into value-adding functions.My professional background spans a wide array of sectors, including finance, logistics, technology, and more. Recognising the unique challenges inherent to each industry, I tailor my approach to suit your specific needs, optimising both recruitment and organisational development strategies for long-term success.Central to my methodology is an unwavering commitment to delivering results. I am impassioned about assisting businesses in constructing a robust,high-performing, and diverse workforce, with a steadfast dedication to delivering value at every stage of the recruitment and development lifecycle.Experience / Personal Skills: Problem Solver, Optimistic, Socially Confident, Prioritising, Responsive, Adaptive, Positive & Amicable, Personal Leadership, Well Organised, Influencing Skills, Relationship Building, Customer Focused, OD, Analytical, Project management, People Management, Talent & Resource ManagementTalks about #people,#resourcing,#careergoals,#careeradvice, and #joboppurtunities #TalentAcquisition
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