Alice Hocknell

Head of Research @Strategic Dimensions

London, GB

Head up a team of researchers, ensuring the effective and timely delivery of high calibre and relevant candidates for retained searches to Directors and Consultants- Market mapping, candidate engagement, screening and interaction with clients (including providing market feedback)- Keeping abreast of new methods of sourcing appropriate candidates and ensuring the most effective approaches are used to maximise interest amongst the target candidate pool for retained senior search assignments- Networking and hosting events to build relationships with candidates / clients to win search mandates- using new technology including AI to streamline processes and create more efficient ways of working- Conducting international search assignments including senior HR positions based in the Middle East, the Nordics, Asia and Europe. Recent retained search assignments worked on include- FTSE 250 Group Reward Director- Group HR Director for a FTSE 250 business- Head of Total Reward for an international software development company- HR Director for global manufacturer of products associated with the engineering industry- Group People Director for family owned portfolio business - Chief People Officer for a private equity owned business

University of Reading

BA (Hons), Sociology

Combe Bank School, Sevenoaks

9 GCSEs, 3 A' Levels