William Thornton
About William Thornton
William Thornton serves as the Group Director of Recruitment at Amdaris, where he leads a global team of over 25 recruiters. He has extensive experience in talent acquisition, having held various roles in recruitment and HR operations across multiple organizations in the UK and the US.
Current Role at Amdaris
William Thornton currently serves as the Group Director of Recruitment at Amdaris, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he manages a global recruitment team of over 20 recruiters across five countries. His responsibilities include aligning recruitment strategies with organizational goals and ensuring effective communication with external sources to identify market trends that may affect recruitment.
Previous Experience at Amdaris
Before his current role, William Thornton was the Head of Recruitment for EMEA at Amdaris from 2021 to 2024. During his tenure, he played a significant role in scaling the company's headcount from 300 to 850 within 18 months, expanding operations across multiple countries including the UK, Romania, Moldova, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and Dubai.
Experience in Government Recruitment
William Thornton worked as the Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager in HR Operations at the UK Ministry of Defence from 2019 to 2021. His role involved overseeing recruitment strategies within the government sector, contributing to the development of talent acquisition processes that align with national security needs.
Recruitment Expertise and Achievements
Throughout his career, William Thornton has been instrumental in transforming recruitment processes using data-driven and innovative approaches. He has held various positions in recruitment, including roles at Frank Recruitment Group and Currys plc, where he focused on technical recruitment and resourcing strategies. His active UK Security Clearance supports his capability in handling sensitive recruitment tasks.
Educational Background
William Thornton completed his high school education at Clevedon Community School from 2000 to 2007. This foundational education set the stage for his subsequent career in recruitment and human resources, leading to various roles in both the private and public sectors.