
Jay Thompson
A competent Talent Professional adept at creating and implementing strategies to attract and retain diverse talent and build employer brand. Committed to staff development and building capability within engaged, high performing teams where participation and collaboration is actively encouraged.
Using specialised knowledge to deliver effective and efficient processes in-line with organisational objectives for a various high-profile and international organisations including Savills, JCDecaux and Louis Vuitton.
Some of my most notable achievements include the creation and delivery of Addison Lee’s first recruitment strategy, ownership and deployment of Addison Lee’s first EDI strategy, managing high volume recruitment in various industries from early careers to executive search, and leading the harmonisation of disparate departments, establishing strong working relationships with senior leadership teams. The design and delivery of the first inclusive development program to support underrepresented groups and help them navigate common challenges, overcome routes to progression and improve their personal brand. The design of an improved talent review process for PRS for music and the creation of Licence to Hire inclusive recruitment programme. Lastly, the introduction of a new internal recruitment process that includes drop in sessions for internal candidates to gain interview prep and coaching that has led to a 30% internal progression and an 85% direct hire model.
Jay has an open and approachable style to management and is leader oriented. She enjoys coaching and mentoring others whilst embedding a culture of knowledge sharing, accountability, inclusion and belonging, resulting in motivated and productive teams.
My Sessions
The Perils of Flexwashing - Making Flexible Workplaces Work
Thursday 14th September 2023, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM BST