James Thornton
Talent Acquisition Partner @Just Group plc
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WORK HISTORY
Talent Acquisition Partner @Just Group plc
London, GB
I joined Just Group on a fixed term contract to support hiring across a highly regulated FTSE 250 environment, partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the business.Key contributions include delivering 65 hires to date across highly niche areas including actuarial, product and technology, providing market insight and advisory support to senior leaders, and acting as a trusted partner on workforce planning and hiring priorities.Alongside delivery, I designed and facilitated training for more than 120 managers on building high performing teams and effective hiring practices. My contract was extended from 12 to 24 months in recognition of impact and delivery, and I was awarded the quarterly Just Group Curious Award for going above and beyond in support of my business unit.
EDUCATION
University of Derby
Ba Hons, Business Management
SKILLS
ABOUT JAMES THORNTON
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner with extensive experience scaling and transforming organisations across FTSE 250 Financial Services, FinTech and Professional Services.I partner closely with senior leaders to deliver sustainable hiring strategies in complex, regulated and high-growth environments — balancing speed, quality, and culture. My background spans global hiring, niche specialist recruitment, workforce planning, leadership capability building and culture-first TA operating models.Highlights include:Delivering 65+ hires across highly niche areas including Actuarial, Product and TechnologyScaling a global FinTech from ~180 to ~350 employees within 12 monthsDesigning and delivering manager training to 120+ leaders on building high-performing teamsLaunching company-wide performance review and graduate programmesTrusted advisor to senior stakeholders across transformation and growth agendasI’m particularly interested in roles where Talent is viewed as a strategic enabler of growth, capability and culture.Open to Head of Talent, Senior Talent Acquisition and People & Culture leadership roles within scale-ups, financial services and transformation-led organisations.I am particularly motivated by roles where Talent is viewed as a strategic enabler of growth, capability and culture, and where close partnership with the business is central to success.Open to Head of Talent, Senior Talent Acquisition and People and Culture leadership roles within scale ups, financial services and transformation led organisations.
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