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Lindsay Watson is a seasoned Human Resources professional with a strong background in recruitment, talent management, and organizational development. She has experience in managing large recruitment projects, designing and delivering assessment tools and selection processes, and leading development and training programs for senior managers and emerging talent. Lindsay holds a BSc(Econ) from the London School of Economics and Political Science and is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD).

Credentials

  • Chartered MCIPD
    CIPD
    May, 2014
    - Apr, 2026
  • Introductory Certificate in Project Management
    Association for Project Management
    Apr, 2014
    - Apr, 2026
  • Saville Consulting Wave Transfer Course
    Saville Consulting
    Apr, 2013
    - Apr, 2026
  • Assessment & Development Centre Design
    SHL Talent Measurement from CEB
    May, 2012
    - Apr, 2026
  • Assessor Training
    SHL Talent Measurement from CEB
    May, 2012
    - Apr, 2026
  • NEO PI-R Certificate of Competence in Personality Assessment
    Hogrefe Ltd
    Mar, 2009
    - Apr, 2026
  • SHL Occupational Personality Questionnaire (Level B)
    SHL Talent Measurement from CEB
    Jul, 2008
    - Apr, 2026
  • SHL Occupational Testing (Level A)
    SHL Talent Measurement from CEB
    Sep, 2007
    - Apr, 2026
  • Belbin Team Role Accreditation
    Belbin Team Roles (UK - Head Office)
    Jul, 2007
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Implementation Manager
      • Aug 2016 - Jan 2017

      Oversaw the set up of new recruitment processing business and managed and developed the implementation team.

    • Solutions Design Architect (Business Analyst/ Implementation Project Manager)
      • Jan 2015 - Jul 2016

      Responsible for taking large recruitment projects in-house on behalf of clients, primarily for graduate and apprentice recruitment as well as customer service. This included requirements gathering, creating documentation, project managing set up such as IT systems and training, liaison with clients and handover to operational teams.

    • United Kingdom
    • Rail Transportation
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assessment and Selection Specialist
      • Apr 2012 - May 2014

      Managed national team responsible for design and delivery of selection processes and assessments (including online, interview and assessment centres) including for emerging talent schemes.Redesigned graduate assessment process including assessment centres in collaboration with stakeholders and current graduates.Designed assessment process for work placement scheme to hire 90 unemployed graduates within 4 months.Led development and training rollout of new company wide interview templates and selection methodology.Collaborated with L&D and Talent teams to develop new national competency framework.

    • Senior Assessor
      • Jan 2011 - Mar 2012

      Designed and delivered assessment tools and selection processes, and provided training on assessment skills and best practice.

    • Recruitment Officer
      • Apr 2007 - Dec 2010

      Managed attraction, assessment and onboarding for engineering client groups, filling c.350 vacancies per year from entry level to senior management.

  • Chemring Countermeasures
    • Salisbury, United Kingdom
    • Recruitment Officer
      • Sep 2006 - Dec 2006
      • Salisbury, United Kingdom

      Designed selection process and project managed the recruitment of 60 operatives for a new production facility within a 3 month time frame.

  • Orange
    • Bristol, United Kingdom
    • Recruitment Consultant
      • May 2005 - Sep 2006
      • Bristol, United Kingdom

      Managed recruitment for technical and marketing business units and assisted in leadership assessment and updating interview templates.

  • Common Purpose
    • London, United Kingdom
    • Programme Manager - Leadership Development
      • Apr 1997 - Oct 2000
      • London, United Kingdom

      Promoted to Programme Manager role. Designed, managed and facilitated leadership development programmes and events for senior managers and emerging talent.

Education

  • 1993 - 1996
    London School of Economics and Political Science
    BSc(Econ), Government
  • 2008 - 2011
    University of the West of England
    Post Graduate Diploma, Human Resource Management
  • Bath High School

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