Amanda Firth
About Amanda Firth
Amanda Firth serves as the Head of People at Cable, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in HR strategy, policy creation, and talent acquisition across various organizations in the United Kingdom.
Current Role at Cable
Amanda Firth serves as the Head of People at Cable, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on aligning human resources strategies with the company's goals and compliance requirements. Amanda's responsibilities include overseeing HR policy creation and implementation, ensuring that the company's practices meet both organizational needs and legal standards. Her experience in this position spans three years, during which she has contributed to the development of a strong workplace culture.
Previous Experience at Lingumi
Before joining Cable, Amanda Firth worked at Lingumi as the Head of People for nine months in 2021. Prior to that, she held the role of Head of Talent at Lingumi from 2020 to 2021 for five months. In these positions, she was responsible for talent acquisition and management, contributing to the company's HR strategies and initiatives.
Career Background in HR
Amanda Firth has a diverse background in human resources, having worked in various roles since 1997. Her previous positions include Head of People at DueDil from 2014 to 2017 and Head of Talent at Space Ape Games from 2018 to 2020. She has also served as a Recruitment Advisor at MTV Networks and a Talent Acquisition Manager at Gousto. This extensive experience has equipped her with a broad skill set in HR strategy building, policy development, and stakeholder relationship management.
Expertise in Talent Acquisition and HR Strategy
Amanda possesses expertise in global sourcing and mapping, which involves identifying and engaging talent from international markets. She has a strong focus on brand management, enhancing the employer brand to attract top talent. Her skills also include developing HR policies that align with company goals, ensuring compliance, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders to support HR initiatives.
Early Career and Development
Amanda began her career in media sales at Haymarket Media Group from 1997 to 1999. She transitioned to human resources roles, starting as a Resourcer at Adecco UK from 2001 to 2003 and later as a Resourcing Manager at Network Rail from 2004 to 2005. These early experiences laid the foundation for her extensive career in HR and talent management.