Robert Holdstock

Robert Holdstock has a diverse work experience in talent management and recruitment. Robert currently holds the position of Head of Talent | Tech & Product at GoCardless since June 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Talent Manager | Tech & Product at GoCardless from November 2021 to June 2022. Before joining GoCardless, they worked as a Senior Talent Partner | Tech & Product at Bark.com in 2020 and as a Talent Partner | Tech & Product at Secret Escapes from July 2018 to November 2020.

In their role at Secret Escapes, Robert was responsible for the full 360 recruitment process, with a focus on technical and emerging markets hires. Robert successfully saved the company £700,000 in agency fees and led recruitment efforts to triple the size of the Tech team. Robert also designed and launched a Tech micro-site for the careers page to attract candidates in the technology space.

Robert also has experience as a Talent Specialist | Corporate Functions at Puig in 2018 and in HR roles at Oasis HR from 2011 to 2014. Robert started their career as a Junior Researcher at Calculus Recruitment Limited in 2010. Overall, Robert's work experience showcases their expertise in talent management, recruitment, and HR.

Robert Holdstock attended the University of Hertfordshire from 2006 to 2009, where they earned a degree in English Literature, Creative Writing, and Journalism. Robert achieved a 2:1 classification in their degree program.