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James Crichton

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Head of Talent Management & Interim Head of Future Talent at Royal Mail
📍 Bishop's Sutton, England, United Kingdom

James Crichton is Head of Talent Management at Royal Mail, driving talent strategy for 140, 000 colleagues through a major transformation. His expertise lies in talent acquisition, early careers, and apprenticeships. Colleagues describe him as a passionate, dedicated, and exceptional leader.

He recently celebrated a Royal Mail apprentice who spoke about her experience to MPs and Lords at the House of Lords.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Head of Talent Management & Interim Head of Future Talent
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Bishop's Sutton, England, United Kingdom
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Apprenticeship Advocacy
He actively promotes and launches apprenticeship programs, recently celebrating an apprentice's presentation at the House of Lords and planning for National Apprenticeship Week.
Future Talent Strategy
As Interim Head of Future Talent, he focuses on ensuring the right people have the right capabilities for the future needs of a transforming business.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Head of Talent Management & Interim Head of Future Talent
Royal Mail
7-2021 - 1-2024
Head of Assessment / Resourcing Transformation Consultant
Omni RMS
9-2020 - 7-2021
Head of Assessment and Development
Hays
4-2020 - 8-2020
Assessment and Talent Consultant
James Crichton
3-2018 - 3-2020
Director
Consult-HR
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Education
Senior People Professional (Senior OD Professional) Level 7
Corndel/Imperial College
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