Isabella Hockley
Regional Recruitment Lead @Primark
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WORK HISTORY
Regional Recruitment Lead @Primark
Reading, GB
I lead recruitment for all store management roles across 48 stores in Kent & Essex, East Anglia, East Midlands and Northern Ireland, with a focus on delivering a high-quality hiring experience and supporting long-term talent strategy.Key responsibilities include- Partnering with senior stakeholders - including Directors of Sales, Area Managers, and P&C Business Partners - to forward-plan recruitment needs and support succession planning across the region- Leading a recruitment team to deliver an exceptional end-to-end candidate experience- Managing the full recruitment cycle for retail leadership roles, from attraction to offer- Proactively sourcing talent using LinkedIn Recruiter- Overseeing the use and optimisation of our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to ensure efficiency and compliance- Supporting DE & I initiatives to ensure inclusive hiring practices- Collaborating cross-functionally with HR and recruitment colleagues to align hiring with business goalsWith 12+ years of operational retail experience before transitioning into recruitment, I bring both frontline knowledge and a strategic mindset to every hiring decision.
EDUCATION
Denefield School
A levels
SKILLS
ABOUT ISABELLA HOCKLEY
As a Regional Retail Recruitment Lead, I support hiring across Kent, Essex, East Anglia, the East Midlands, and Northern Ireland - bringing a people-first approach to finding the right talent for retail leadership and management roles.With over 12 years of in-store retail experience before moving into recruitment, I have a strong understanding of both the operational challenges and the qualities that make great retail leaders. This background allows me to connect with candidates and hiring managers in a way that’s both informed and empathetic.I’m a proactive and commercially aware professional who enjoys building strong working relationships. Whether working independently or as part of a team, I bring a calm, adaptable approach and a focus on delivering results - especially in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.I take pride in being approachable, detail-oriented, and always ready to step up when needed.
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