Colin James

Colin James is an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist currently working at Global Relay since May 2021. Prior to this role, Colin provided primary care to a critically ill family member and served as a Resource Manager at FirstGroup plc, managing recruitment efforts for a new rail service. Experience includes interim roles at RSSB and SAS, where responsibilities encompassed full-cycle recruitment and the implementation of talent acquisition strategies across Northern Europe. Colin has led teams for companies like The Body Shop and Compass Group, achieving significant improvements in recruitment metrics and cost efficiencies. Notable contributions include the development and execution of direct sourcing models, strategic hiring practices, and process innovations across various organizations.