Howard Bailey
About Howard Bailey
Howard Bailey is the Head of Talent, Reward & Wellbeing at Arup, with extensive experience in talent acquisition and HR leadership roles across various companies.
Current Position at Arup
Howard Bailey is the Head of Talent, Reward & Wellbeing at Arup, UKIMEA, starting from 2021. Located in London, England, United Kingdom, he focuses on strategic workforce planning initiatives that align with the business strategy across the UK, India, Middle East, and Africa. His role involves developing employer branding strategies to enhance Arup's ability to attract top talent and leading initiatives in talent acquisition and reward systems to ensure the company can engage and inspire future skills.
Previous Role at Plotr
From 2014 to 2016, Howard Bailey worked as a Board Director at Plotr in London, United Kingdom. During his two-year tenure, he was involved in executive-level decision-making and guiding the organization’s strategic direction.
Experience at Centrica
Howard Bailey served as Group Head of Resourcing (VP Talent Acquisition) at Centrica from 2012 to 2020. During his eight-year tenure in Windsor, he led the company’s talent acquisition strategies and initiatives, ensuring alignment with Centrica's business goals and cultural values.
Role at BG Group
At BG Group, Howard Bailey worked as Head of Resourcing from 2008 to 2012. Over his four-year period, he managed the recruitment processes and played a significant role in talent acquisition, contributing to workforce planning and talent management strategies.
Earlier Career Positions
Howard Bailey has held multiple significant roles throughout his career. He was Head of Recruitment at Detica from 2005 to 2008, Recruitment Manager at Accenture from 2004 to 2005, and Senior Consultant at Prism Executive Recruitment from 2000 to 2004. Each of these roles contributed to his extensive experience in recruitment and talent management.
Educational Background
Howard Bailey studied Aeronautical Science and achieved a BSc from 1988 to 1991. Additionally, he attended Wallington in 1970. His educational background provided him with a foundational understanding of technical and scientific principles.
Strategic Workforce Planning
Throughout his career, Howard Bailey has implemented strategic workforce planning initiatives across various regions including the UK, India, Middle East, and Africa. These initiatives were designed to align with business strategies and enhance organizational effectiveness.
Employer Branding Strategies
At Arup, Howard Bailey has developed employer branding strategies aimed at enhancing the company's ability to attract top talent within the UKIMEA region. These strategies focus on building a strong employer brand to position Arup as a desirable workplace.
Focus on Cultural Awareness and Stakeholder Engagement
In his HR leadership roles, Howard Bailey maintains a strong focus on cultural awareness and stakeholder engagement. This approach ensures that talent management and acquisition strategies are inclusive and effectively meet the diverse needs of the business.