Dean Palmer
About Dean Palmer
Dean Palmer is a Talent Acquisition Partner for the Eastern Area at Cera, with extensive experience in recruitment across various sectors, including retail and healthcare. His career includes roles at Boots UK, Sports Direct International, and Coral, where he focused on regional recruitment and talent acquisition strategies.
Current Role at Cera
Dean Palmer serves as a Talent Acquisition Partner for the Eastern Area at Cera, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing recruitment processes specifically within the care and hospital sector. He utilizes app-based software systems to streamline and improve the efficiency of talent acquisition efforts.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Prior to his current role, Dean Palmer accumulated extensive experience in recruitment across various organizations. He worked at Boots UK as a Regional Recruiter from 2016 to 2021, where he covered multiple regions including the South East of England and recruited for stores and airports nationwide. His role at Coral as a Regional Recruitment Advisor from 2013 to 2016 involved overseeing recruitment for the North West and Scotland.
Early Career Background
Dean Palmer began his career in retail management, holding positions such as Assistant Store Manager at Sports Direct International from 2001 to 2002 and General/Senior Store Manager at JD Sports Fashion Sdn Bhd from 2002 to 2003. He transitioned into recruitment, starting with Sports Direct Group as a Regional Recruitment Advisor from 2004 to 2012, where he focused on the Essex, Hertfordshire, and North/West London areas.
Educational Background
Dean Palmer studied at Thurrock Technical College, where he focused on Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management, achieving an NVQ from 1992 to 1993. He also completed his GCSEs at Hassenbrook Comprehensive School. This educational foundation contributed to his early career in retail and management.
Skills in Recruitment Technology
In his current and previous roles, Dean Palmer has effectively utilized app-based software systems to enhance recruitment processes. His expertise in leveraging technology in talent acquisition is particularly relevant in the care and hospital sector, where he collaborates with market leaders to optimize recruitment strategies.