John Batteson

John Batteson

Recruitment Administrator

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  • About me

    Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Jobs and Business - Southwark | Labour Councillor

  • Education

    • Sheffield Hallam University

      2005 - 2009
      Business Studies, BA (Hons) 2:1
  • Experience

    • Dutton Recruitment

      Jul 2009 - Oct 2010
      Recruitment Administrator

      Masterstaff (part of Dutton International) provided recruitment services to clients for positions in manufacturing, production and payroll administration. I was responsible for managing the client relationship with two large national companies, supplying temporary candidates for their requirements. I also processed weekly payroll for temporary employees and conducted health and safety inductions for new starters on client sites.

    • Interpro

      Apr 2011 - Mar 2013
      Recruitment Consultant

      Interpro provides recruitment solutions across a wide range of areas. I was responsible for establishing new partnerships with federal government departments and providing skilled IT candidates for roles in the Canberra market.

    • CSG Talent

      Aug 2013 - May 2015
      Senior Business Consultant

      I specialised in executive recruitment for senior sales professionals across a range of industry sectors.

    • Frontline

      May 2015 - May 2019

      Frontline's mission is to transform the lives of vulnerable children by recruiting and developing outstanding individuals to be leaders in social work and broader society.I managed a team of 8 people with a significant budget and oversaw the delivery of our attraction strategy which saw over 300 successful graduates and career changers join the two year leadership development programme. I managed relationships with universities in the North East and Scotland. I was responsible for student and career changing events, screening and interviewing candidates and supporting successful applicants after receiving an offer through to starting the programme. I also designed the selection and assessment process for the internship programme.

      • Recruitment Manager

        Jun 2016 - May 2019
      • Recruitment Officer

        May 2015 - Jun 2016
    • The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

      May 2019 - May 2022
      Employer Engagement Adviser

      The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the foremost social science universities in the world. I managed relationships with employers across sectors and developed plans to support recruitment of LSE students and graduates. I managed the LSE Parliamentary Internship programme, providing intern opportunities for students with MPs from all political parties. I was involved in a range of diversity and inclusion initiatives. I reviewed school wide policies and provided recommendations that advance equality, diversity and inclusion. I was also a member of the Institute of Student Employers (ISE) Diversity & Inclusion Task Group which raised awareness of the D&I agenda and supported members build effective strategies. Show less

    • Korn Ferry

      May 2022 - Jul 2024
      Global Diversity and Inclusion Lead

      Korn Ferry is a global organisational consulting firm who work with clients to design their organisational structures, roles, and responsibilities. I work with talent acquisition teams and client stakeholders to ensure recruitment processes are equitable and inclusive. I am responsible for training and development, building leadership awareness, broadening sourcing avenues and implementing new attraction strategies to create more diverse workforces.

    • Southwark Council

      May 2022 - now

      Labour Councillor for Newington WardDeputy Cabinet Member for Employment (May 2022 - May 2023)

      • Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Jobs and Business

        May 2024 - now
      • Councillor

        May 2022 - now
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  • Volunteer Experience

    • School Governor

      Issued by Bird in Bush Primary School - Peckham on Jun 2019
      Bird in Bush Primary School - PeckhamAssociated with John Batteson
    • Mentor

      Issued by The Amos Bursary on Jul 2018
      The Amos BursaryAssociated with John Batteson