Jonathan G.
Recruitment Manager @Victorian Plumbing
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WORK HISTORY
Recruitment Manager @Victorian Plumbing
GB
As the first Recruitment Manager for one of the UK’s leading e-commerce retailers, I was appointed to design, build, and scale a bespoke talent acquisition function from the ground up. Tasked with supporting rapid organisational growth, I transformed the hiring landscape by implementing a data-led, brand-aligned strategy that moved the business from reactive recruitment to a proactive, high-performance talent model.\"Key Achievements & ImpactFunction Architecture & Strategy: Orchestrated the end-to-end design of Victorian Plumbing’s first dedicated talent acquisition strategy. Aligned all hiring activity with the core commercial vision, ensuring the business was equipped to meet its ambitious scaling targets.High-Performance Leadership: Recruited, mentored, and led a dynamic team of specialists. Building high-accountability, results-oriented culture that prioritised both speed-of-hire and quality-of-hire across all corporate and operational disciplines.Sourcing & D&I Integration: Pioneered innovative, multi-channel sourcing methodologies to secure top-tier talent in a competitive e-commerce market. Embedded DE & I frameworks into the heart of the attraction process to ensure a representative and forward-thinking workforce.Bespoke Assessment Frameworks: Introduced \'best-in-class\' selection and psychometric assessment practices. Shifted the focus toward \'cultural add\' and long-term potential, significantly reducing attrition and improving leadership pipelines.Onboarding & Employee Experience: Revolutionised the candidate journey by designing a seamless, digitally-enabled onboarding programme. This initiative ensured new hires were integrated effectively, driving early-stage engagement and long-term retention.Data-Driven Decision Making: Implemented advanced recruitment analytics and reporting suites. Leveraged real-time data to refine sourcing spend, measure recruiter performance, and provide the Board with actionable insights into the UK talent market.
EDUCATION
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Business Administration and Management, General
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CIPD, CIPD
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Human Resources Management and Services
ABOUT JONATHAN G.
I believe that a company’s legacy is only as strong as the people who build it.As a Talent Acquisition Professional, I don’t just fill roles—I solve business challenges by connecting human potential with organisational vision. My approach blends data-driven sourcing with a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, ensuring that every hire contributes to a more innovative and representative workplace.What I bring to the table:Strategic Growth: Expert in identifying talent that aligns with both technical needs and cultural values.Process Innovation: Leveraging AI and emerging tech to streamline workflows without losing the \"human touch.\"Empathetic Leadership: As a Mental Health First Aider, I prioritise psychological safety and collaborative engagement across all stakeholder levels.I thrive in agile environments where \"the way we’ve always done it\" is a starting point for improvement, not a finish line. Let’s build something great together.
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