Gary Buckley

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About Gary Buckley

Gary is the Head of UK Compliance at Directmedics, the largest medical recruitment company in Northern Ireland, which specialises in placing doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals into both locum and permanent positions across the UK, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland. In his role, Gary leads the UK Compliance team, ensuring that recruitment processes are safe and meet industry-leading standards through well-established compliance frameworks. He is responsible for ensuring adherence to legal processes, procedures, and Care Inspectorate requirements for healthcare professionals in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland. Additionally, Gary drives business improvement projects that focus on engagement and sustainability. With over 25 years of progressive management experience across two leading retail organisations, Gary is a seasoned business leader. He has consistently delivered commercial growth, improved customer satisfaction, and enhanced team engagement through a strong focus on accountability, celebrating success, and fostering an inclusive environment that encourages new perspectives. Gary is widely recognised for his expertise in turning around underperforming environments, having been instrumental in achieving operational excellence. He is also accountable for ensuring compliance with safety, procedures, and legal requirements in operational settings. Known for building high-performing teams, Gary is a strong advocate for a service-led culture and accountability. A natural problem solver, he excels at identifying bottlenecks and delivering rapid solutions through effective stakeholder and resource management. His experience includes managing some of Tesco's most complex stores in Wales, England, and the largest Tesco store in Scotland, Silverburn Extra.