Mike Bartley

I’m a results-driven Talent Acquisition Leader with 7+ years’ experience building and scaling high-performing recruitment functions across technology, retail, utilities, and fintech sectors. I specialise in developing data-led hiring strategies, optimising recruitment processes, and leading teams to deliver exceptional hiring outcomes. Known for my ability to partner with senior leaders and translate business goals into actionable talent strategies, I’m passionate about creating outstanding candidate experiences, leveraging analytics to inform decision-making, and shaping talent functions that enable sustainable growth. Outside of work, I’m dedicated to mentoring future HR professionals and tackling endurance challenges for charity.

Over the past 7 years, I’ve built a strong track record of leading and transforming recruitment functions across multiple sectors, including technology, fintech, retail, and utilities. Starting my career at Harvey Nash, I developed deep expertise in software engineering recruitment before moving into in-house talent acquisition roles with global organisations such as Toyota Connected, Form3, and Yorkshire Water. At B&Q and Informa (via Caraffi), I’ve led and scaled high-performing talent teams, modernised recruitment processes, and delivered measurable improvements in hiring quality, efficiency, and candidate experience.

I hold a master's degree in Law from Northumbria University.