Clare Richardson

Background

About Clare Richardson

Talent Attraction Lead at McCann Worldgroup. My role is to attract and engage with the very best marketing and advertising talent across our regional agencies - Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Milton Keynes - from entry level roles, to senior executive positions. Partnering with key stakeholders in the following disciplines - Client Services, Strategy and Project Management - I strategically support the business across talent acquisition, early careers initiatives and career development. I have a particular interest in early careers and junior level talent, creating opportunities for young people from diverse backgrounds. Since being at McCann Worldgroup, I have project managed the successful government Kickstart Scheme, coordinated work experience and placement opportunities in all of our locations, developed a partnership with the Brit School, worked with local education institutes; as well as introducing short internship opportunities and creative apprenticeships across our multiple sites. Key areas of expertise- Talent Acquisition Strategic Talent Support Career Development Support Early Careers Mentor Headhunting and sourcing Senior Stakeholder Management Line Management Experience New Business Financial Acumen