James Hardacre

James Hardacre is an experienced HR Systems Manager currently employed at The Francis Crick Institute since April 2023. Prior to this role, James served as Group Head of HR Shared Services at Mears Group PLC from September 2014 to March 2023, where responsibilities included managing legal cases related to employment and commercial litigation, as well as drafting legal documentation. James has also held supervisory roles at Waitrose, focusing on team management and operational efficiency. Educational qualifications include an LPC from BPP University, a Graduate Diploma in Law from the University of Hertfordshire, and an LLM in Sports Law from De Montfort University, complemented by a BA in Sports Management and Coaching from Buckinghamshire New University.