Mel Hotchkiss 💋 Assoc.Cipd
About Mel Hotchkiss 💋 Assoc.Cipd
Mel Hotchkiss is the Head of Talent Acquisition at Cera, overseeing a team of Talent Specialists and Clinical Care Recruiters. With a diverse background in recruitment and management, he has held various roles in organizations such as Morrisons, Achieve Together, and Dunelm.
Current Role at Cera
Mel Hotchkiss serves as the Head of Talent Acquisition at Cera, a position held since 2022. In this role, Mel oversees a team of Talent Specialists and Clinical Care Recruiters across various divisions within the company. Mel is responsible for leading integration planning and strategic development to enhance the recruitment process, reporting directly to the Director of Talent. This position reflects a significant level of responsibility and influence within Cera.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before becoming Head of Talent Acquisition at Cera, Mel held the position of Talent Acquisition Manager from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, Mel worked at Achieve Together as a Regional Recruiter/Talent Specialist from 2019 to 2021 and as a Senior Recruitment Coordinator in 2019. This extensive experience in recruitment roles has contributed to Mel's expertise in talent acquisition and management.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Mel Hotchkiss studied at Lakes College West Cumbria, where a CIPD qualification was achieved between 2015 and 2016. Additionally, Mel attended Barrow Sixth Form College, completing studies in Law, Psychology, Sociology, ICT, and General Studies from 2000 to 2002. This educational background supports Mel's professional capabilities in human resources and talent acquisition.
Background in Retail and Management
Mel has a diverse background in retail and management, having worked as a Store Manager at Dunelm (Soft Furnishings) Ltd from 2011 to 2012 and at Costa Coffee from 2009 to 2010. Mel also served as a General Manager at Compass Group from 2010 to 2011. These roles provided foundational management experience that informs Mel's approach to talent acquisition and team leadership.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout Mel's career, various roles have been undertaken across multiple sectors. Notable positions include Facilities Maintenance Coordinator at LLW Repository Ltd and Employment Advisor/Recruitment Consultant at The Conservation Volunteers. Each role contributed to Mel's development in recruitment, management, and operational oversight, showcasing a steady progression in the field of human resources.