Gareth Johnstone

Gareth Johnstone is an experienced Talent Acquisition professional currently serving as the Talent Acquisition Manager at Active Pathways since October 2025, where the focus is on implementing a values-driven recruitment strategy for mental health rehabilitation and learning disability services. Prior to this role, Gareth worked as a Talent Acquisition Partner for Lancashire County Council and held various positions in recruitment management at organizations including ZEAL Creative Limited, Reach plc, and National Care Group Limited. With a career spanning over a decade, Gareth has demonstrated a commitment to attracting and nurturing talent across diverse sectors, starting from early roles as a Recruitment Consultant and Management Trainee. Education was completed at The Mosslands School from 1995 to 2000.