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Jon Talton

London

Summary

Results-driven professional with expertise in people management, emotional intelligence, stress management, and time management. Demonstrates strategic thinking to optimise team performance and achieve organisational goals. Committed to fostering a collaborative work environment while maintaining focus on efficiency and long-term success.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Head of Operations and Human Resources

Harrow High School
Harrow, London
11.2014 - Current
  • Oversaw Human Resources for 120 staff, directing investigations and policy development.
  • Manage payroll processes to ensure timely and accurate employee payments.
  • Lead Health and Safety initiatives on site, promoting a secure work environment.
  • Supervised recruitment activities to attract qualified candidates effectively.
  • Addressed parental complaints promptly, maintaining positive relationships.
  • Coordinated daily school operations to enhance overall performance.
  • Oversaw all major projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines.
  • Managed large budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and resource allocation.
  • Sole management of Single Central Record for Safeguarding and Ofsted
  • Input and manage all Human Resources data


Assistant Head of Year

Harrow High School
Harrow, London
09.2009 - 11.2014
  • Served as primary contact for parents regarding all matters.
  • Enhanced conduct and addressed incidents of poor behaviour.
  • Monitored attendance for Year group of 180 students.
  • Led school initiatives to improve behaviour and attendance.




Management of Pubs

Mitchells & Butlers
London
04.2006 - 08.2009

Enhanced sales performance and P&L management through strategic initiatives.

Managed a team of 12 staff to achieve targeted business outcomes.

Head of Operations

ROKO Health & Fitness
Nottingham
09.2002 - 12.2005

Contributed to establishment of business from inception.

Led daily operations as part of management team.

Management of Pubs

Scottish and Newcastle
Nottingham
09.2001 - 12.2002

Part of management team to open Night club of 100 staff

Enhanced sales performance and P&L management through strategic initiatives.

Managed teams staff to achieve targeted business outcomes.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Education

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham
09.1997 - 06.2000

A-Levels -

Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth II
Leicester
09.1994 - 07.1996

GCSEs -

Lancaster Boys
Leicester
09.1989 - 07.1994

Skills

    People management

    Emotional intelligence

    Stress management

    Time management

    Strategic thinking


Certification

Fully IOSH trained

Affiliations

School Governor

All sport especially football. Watching, knees too old for playing!

I have 2 boys so little time for much else.


Timeline

Head of Operations and Human Resources

Harrow High School
11.2014 - Current

Assistant Head of Year

Harrow High School
09.2009 - 11.2014

Management of Pubs

Mitchells & Butlers
04.2006 - 08.2009

Head of Operations

ROKO Health & Fitness
09.2002 - 12.2005

Management of Pubs

Scottish and Newcastle
09.2001 - 12.2002

Diploma of Higher Education - Education

Nottingham Trent University
09.1997 - 06.2000

A-Levels -

Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth II
09.1994 - 07.1996

GCSEs -

Lancaster Boys
09.1989 - 07.1994
Jon Talton