Diana Sewell
Talent Acquisition & Leadership Development Business Partner @Marshall Land Systems
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WORK HISTORY
Talent Acquisition & Leadership Development Business Partner @Marshall Land Systems
Cambridge, GB
Marshall Land Systems (Private equity-owned; formerly part of Marshall of Cambridge)Lead the talent acquisition and resourcing strategy within a transforming, private equity-backed engineering business following divestmentManage and develop Talent Acquisition capability to deliver volume, specialist, and early careers recruitmentDeliver senior and confidential hiring, partnering closely with leadership to secure critical talentProvide workforce planning tools and insights to support strategic decision-making in a changing business landscapeOversee RPO partnerships, driving performance, quality, and alignment with evolving business needsEnsure compliance across all resourcing activity, including Apprenticeship Levy, IR35, and visa sponsorship regulationsDesign and implement robust assessment and selection methodologies, from assessment centres to senior hiring frameworksEmbed psychometric tools into hiring and leadership development processes to enhance decision-making and development outcomesDesign and deliver leadership development programmes to build capability and support succession planningAnalyse employee insights (engagement surveys, exit data) to inform talent and retention strategiesChampion EDI across the organisation, establishing networks and promoting best practice in neuro-inclusion and wellbeingPartner with HR and business leaders to enhance onboarding, internal mobility, and overall employee experience
EDUCATION
Roffey Park Institute
Higher National Diploma, Organisational Development
SKILLS
ABOUT DIANA SEWELL
I am a strategic Talent Acquisition and People Development professional with a strong track record of building high performing teams and shaping inclusive, supporting the organisation building high impact, future ready teams within a Technical & Engineering environments. I specialise in designing and delivering end-to-end talent strategies that align with business goals from workforce planning and senior-level hiring to leadership development and organisational capability building. I bring a holistic approach to talent, combining data driven recruitment, innovative assessment design, and impactful learning and development initiatives.My experience includes leading talent acquisition functions, managing RPO partnerships, and delivering complex hiring across specialist and early careers pipelines. Alongside this, I design and implement leadership development programmes that strengthen capability, support succession planning, and enable long-term business growth.I am particularly passionate about creating inclusive cultures where individuals can thrive. I actively champion equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives, with a focus on neuro-inclusion, wellbeing, and building meaningful EDI networks across organisations.Known for strong stakeholder engagement and influencing at senior level, I work collaboratively to deliver practical, scalable solutions that enhance both candidate and employee experience.
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