Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Timeline
Generic

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
2014.11 - 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
2009.09 - 2014.11
  • 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
2006.04 - 2009.08

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
2002.09 - 2005.12

Contributed to establishment of business from inception.

Led daily operations as part of management team.

Management of Pubs

Scottish and Newcastle
Nottingham
2001.09 - 2002.12

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
1997.09 - 2000.06

A-Levels -

Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth II
Leicester
1994.09 - 1996.07

GCSEs -

Lancaster Boys
Leicester
1989.09 - 1994.07

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
2014.11 - Current

Assistant Head of Year

Harrow High School
2009.09 - 2014.11

Management of Pubs

Mitchells & Butlers
2006.04 - 2009.08

Head of Operations

ROKO Health & Fitness
2002.09 - 2005.12

Management of Pubs

Scottish and Newcastle
2001.09 - 2002.12

Diploma of Higher Education - Education

Nottingham Trent University
1997.09 - 2000.06

A-Levels -

Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth II
1994.09 - 1996.07

GCSEs -

Lancaster Boys
1989.09 - 1994.07
Jon Talton