Utonnwa Akinlaja (BSc, MCIPD)

Utonnwa Akinlaja has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Utonnwa is currently working at UNICEF UK as a Resourcing Manager. Prior to that, they worked as a Headhunter and Talent Intelligence Expert at RJA Consulting as a contractor. Before that, they served as the Director for Headhunt, Recruitment, Learning, and Development at Skills On Demand Ltd. In this role, they worked closely with client organizations to develop and deliver management development programs and implement cultural and operational changes.

Utonnwa also worked as a Recruitment Business Partner at AMS and as a Freelance Recruitment Manager at Heck Recruitment Group Ltd. Utonnwa gained experience as an HR Business Partner on a contract basis at Northern Gas Networks, where they focused on strategic recruitment direction and operational recruitment for engineers and professionals.

In their earlier career, Utonnwa worked at HARIBO UK, where they recruited great talent for the company. Utonnwa also served as an HR Resourcing Advisor at Provident Financial Group UK & ROI and as a Regional Resourcing Officer at PwC UK.

Additionally, Utonnwa volunteered as an HR and Policies Consultant for ACTIV8, LEEDS, a small NGO that supports young people and provides resources for deprived schools in Africa.

Overall, Utonnwa Akinlaja has a strong background in HR and recruitment, with experience in talent attraction, headhunting, learning and development, and strategic recruitment direction.

Utonnwa Akinlaja obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography from the University of Ibadan, where they attended from 1997 to 2001. Prior to their university education, Utonnwa Akinlaja studied at FEGO, although the specific dates and area of focus are not provided.