Peter Nowak

Since 2021, led end-to-end UK recruitment for the world’s largest virtual healthcare provider, hiring across clinical and specialist roles with 95% closed within SLA. Drove complex campaigns, advised leaders on TA strategy, and built trusted stakeholder relationships. Promoted to align TA with L&D, delivering 1300hrs of CPD and manager training. Boosted engagement (NPS 35→82) and played a key role in securing Great Place to Work status and audit-ready onboarding

Owning the recruitment function, managed 400+ hires across clinical, technical, operational, and exec teams •Launched talent pipeline strategies that reduced third-party recruitment dependency by 80%. •Co-Organised the implementation of Workday and reporting dashboards •Championed inclusive recruitment with DEI-aligned sourcing. •Rebranded the Careers page partnering with Marketing, with a 40% increase in direct candidate applications. •Maintained PSL and managed agency negotiations ensuring value

East Sussex County Council – Seaford Head School, Seaford, UK - Mentored secondary school students through CV clinics, mock interviews, and career workshops.

•Directed recruitment campaigns across 13 national sites, successfully hiring for over 100 permanent, seasonal, and contract posts. •Designed and delivered staff training programmes to ensure consistency and quality in service. •Supported rapid business growth by overseeing HR compliance, staff development and scaling.

•Sold over 300 bespoke photo booth packages to high-end hotels and luxury event clients, while running on-site activations at weddings and black-tie events. •Oversaw recruitment, contracts, and HR records in line with compliance regulations. •Supervised event staff across fast-paced operations, managing up to 8 concurrent events.

Oversaw daily retail photo operations, managed cashflows, hosting venues, and directly led a team of 5 staff. •Managed recruitment, HR admin, and operations of 4 branches in the South East. •Developed internal training materials and delivered hands-on coaching for frontline staff.

Created and delivered adult classroom and online learning programmes in English at all levels (EFL), customer service, tourism enterprise, and marketing practice.