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Philippa Mills - Assoc Cipd

Recruitment Manager - Luxury Fashion & Retail
About

Passionate + dynamic senior talent specialist with international experience, from scaling startups to large enterprise businesses across retail, finance, digital, marketing, communications, not for profit + technology. A dedicated advocate of providing an excellent experience to candidates, hiring managers and stakeholders alike, I’ve been a trusted partner to key decision-makers, including founders, CEOs, heads of functions including talent, engineering and operations. I help to define and deliver talent strategies, drive a culture-first approach, and solve challenges throughout the entire recruitment cycle. I have built strong, lasting customer relationships in every role I’ve held, leading to loyal and lucrative partnerships for the organisations I’ve worked for.

Previous Brands
JBC
FitXR
Appear Here
TrueLayer
Unmade
Tech Nation
Canda
PVH Corp.
CM DELTA LTD
Gemini People
SEPHORA
Jessica McCormack
UKLASH
indē wild
NOBLE PANACEA
CHANEL
LVMH
Westman Atelier
TOM FORD
Cartier
BVLGARI
Agent Provocateur
Work Experience
Recruitment Manager - Luxury Fashion + Retail
Feb ‘23 - Now
JPSearch

JBC is a leading global consumer search practice supporting the world’s most innovative & sought-after brands. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, we understand the fundamental need to have the right people in the right positions to propel your business to the next level. And because we’re powered by WorkGenius, a cutting edge technology that directly sources, manages and compliantly pays freelancers and temp workers globally, we’re able to deliver customizable hiring solutions. We have decades of experience in your industry and plenty of strategic market intelligence, but most importantly we know that what sets us apart is our focus on people first. This focus isn’t just to find that one perfect person for a job, it’s to help shape organizations person by person as the building blocks of your future.

Talent Partner (via PG Talent Management)
Mar ‘22 - May ‘22
FitXR

Talent Lead at Appear Here (via CANDA)
Jan ‘20 - Mar ‘20
Appear Here

Talent Lead at TrueLayer (via CANDA)
Aug ‘19 - Mar ‘20
TrueLayer

Talent Lead at Unmade (via CANDA)
Aug ‘19 - Mar ‘20
Unmade

Supporting on all senior retail + tech recruitment. Advising on ATS systems + recruitment strategy as well as the implementation + execution of a training program for all hiring managers covering: candidate experience/interview techniques + unconscious bias.

Talent Lead at Tech Nation (via CANDA)
Jan ‘19 - Dec ‘19
Tech Nation

Senior Talent + Culture Partner (Fashion + Tech)
Sep ‘18 - Jul ‘20
Canda

I support my clients in growing their talent teams through streamlining processes, training on objective hiring + educating on the importance of candidate experience.

Talent Partner (via Canda)
Apr ‘18 - Apr ‘19
PVH Corp.

Supporting PVH with their store management hires across the UK and Ireland. Helping define their talent strategies, driving a culture-first approach, supporting their recruitment cycle + always advocating + promoting candidate experience.

Talent Lead at CM Delta - Happy Socks (via CANDA)
Apr ‘18 - Dec ‘18
CM DELTA LTD

Supporting Happy Socks with all retail recruitment across London from Sales - Head of Retail, employer branding + recruitment strategy.

Senior Consultant - Specialist in Digital, Marketing & Communications
Jan ‘17 - Jan ‘18
Gemini People

I am part of the Gemini People Industry Team - within which I specialise in permanent Digital, Marketing and Communications recruitment within the Not for Profit & Commercial Sectors. This encompasses Charity, Education, Membership/ Association, Public Sector Organisations, Energy, Broadcast & FMCG. I would be keen to hear from any clients or candidates looking to move or work within these sectors. 0203 056 5515/philippa@geminipeople.com

Senior Consultant at Gemini People - Luxury Fashion & Retail
Jun ‘14 - Jan ‘17
Gemini People

Senior Consultant at Gemini People - Fashion & Retail

Languages
English - Fluent
Education & Training
Swansea University
MA
Swansea University
BA (Hons)
University of North Carolina Wilmington
as part of BA
St. Leonard's Mayfield School
Ceramics B
Reading, UK