Ben Lester
Head of Experienced Hire Talent Acquisition, UK at Clifford Chance- Claim this Profile
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Alistair Johnson
Ben managed my recruitment into Clifford Chance. During the whole process he was supremely efficient and helpful. His management and knowledge of the process was impressive and he was fully prepared to go the extra mile to provide helpful and candid advice at each stage. I would recommend Ben is an extremely professional recruiter.
Alistair Johnson
Ben managed my recruitment into Clifford Chance. During the whole process he was supremely efficient and helpful. His management and knowledge of the process was impressive and he was fully prepared to go the extra mile to provide helpful and candid advice at each stage. I would recommend Ben is an extremely professional recruiter.
Alistair Johnson
Ben managed my recruitment into Clifford Chance. During the whole process he was supremely efficient and helpful. His management and knowledge of the process was impressive and he was fully prepared to go the extra mile to provide helpful and candid advice at each stage. I would recommend Ben is an extremely professional recruiter.
Alistair Johnson
Ben managed my recruitment into Clifford Chance. During the whole process he was supremely efficient and helpful. His management and knowledge of the process was impressive and he was fully prepared to go the extra mile to provide helpful and candid advice at each stage. I would recommend Ben is an extremely professional recruiter.
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Experience
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Clifford Chance
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United Kingdom
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Legal Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of Experienced Hire Talent Acquisition, UK
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Oct 2022 - Present
Oversee the attraction and recruitment of all Experienced Hires at Clifford Chance in the UK. Responsible for the UK Talent Acquisition strategy and aligning the region to the global people strategy. Management of a high performing team to deliver a quality service to the organisation of hiring the highest quality talent across our UK practice areas and our global Business Professional functions.
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Lateral Recruitment Team Manager
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Mar 2018 - Nov 2022
Responsible for the management and development of the UK Lateral Recruitment team. Accountable for the overall recruitment process for lateral hires in to all London Practice areas and Business Services functions. Responsible for advising and delivering on the design and development of the London Lateral recruitment strategy policies, processes and procedures.
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Recruitment Specialist, Team Lead
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Jun 2010 - Mar 2018
In-house recruiter at leading global Law Firm. Responsible for team management in the London lateral recruitment team. We are responsible for the full end to end process for lateral hires in to all London practice areas and Business Services functions. Drive direct recruitment activity and management of recruitment process.
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URS Corporation
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United States
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Civil Engineering
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700 & Above Employee
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Corporate Recruiter
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Jan 2009 - Jun 2010
Oversee all recruitment in the UK at URS Corporation, leading global Environmental and Engineering Consultancy. Specialist consulting areas include contaminated land, sustainability, environmental assessment, compliance and due diligence, economics and regeneration, corporate responsibility, transportation, water, ecological services and engineering design Oversee all recruitment in the UK at URS Corporation, leading global Environmental and Engineering Consultancy. Specialist consulting areas include contaminated land, sustainability, environmental assessment, compliance and due diligence, economics and regeneration, corporate responsibility, transportation, water, ecological services and engineering design
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Transport for London
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Resourcing Consultant
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Jun 2008 - Dec 2008
Senior recruiter in projects team. Senior recruiter in projects team.
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BGC Partners
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Financial Services
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Resourcing Officer
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Jul 2006 - Jun 2008
Responsible for the resourcing department which supports back office recruitment for all companies within the group including BGC Partners, espeed (IT infrastructure & electronic brokerage), Cantor Index (Financial Spreadbeting & CFDs), Cantor Fitzgerald Europe (Equities) and Cantor Gaming & Waging (On-line casino technology). Responsible for the resourcing department which supports back office recruitment for all companies within the group including BGC Partners, espeed (IT infrastructure & electronic brokerage), Cantor Index (Financial Spreadbeting & CFDs), Cantor Fitzgerald Europe (Equities) and Cantor Gaming & Waging (On-line casino technology).
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Angela Mortimer Group
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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HR Recruitment Consultant
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Aug 2004 - Jul 2006
Launched a new specialist HR Recruitment division. Responsible for establishing and building the business of the southern region from a standing start. Launched a new specialist HR Recruitment division. Responsible for establishing and building the business of the southern region from a standing start.
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Prime Time Recruitment
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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200 - 300 Employee
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Recruitment Consultant
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Nov 2000 - Apr 2003
Responsible for full recruitment life-cycle for permanent placements including business development, client management, vacancy management, applicant generation, interviewing and fee negotiation. Responsible for full recruitment life-cycle for permanent placements including business development, client management, vacancy management, applicant generation, interviewing and fee negotiation.
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