John Batteson

Experience

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  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.

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  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.

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  CSG Talent

  Aug 2013 - May 2015

  Senior Business Consultant

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

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  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
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  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

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  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.

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  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