Joanna Fifield
About Joanna Fifield
Joanna Fifield is a Talent Acquisition Business Partner with extensive experience in recruitment and human resources across various industries. She has held positions at notable companies such as Roche and Ceres Power, and has developed expertise in strategic recruitment and career branding.
Work at Ceres
Joanna Fifield has been serving as a Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Ceres Power since 2020. In this role, she focuses on strategic recruitment and sourcing strategies across various regions, including the UK, Ireland, EMEA, and the Nordics. Her responsibilities include managing the recruitment process and enhancing the company's talent acquisition efforts. Ceres Power, known for its innovative energy solutions, benefits from her extensive experience in recruitment and human resources.
Previous Experience in HR and Recruitment
Prior to her current position, Joanna Fifield worked at Roche as an HR Talent and Acquisitions Specialist from 2010 to 2018. In this role, she implemented graduate, apprentice schemes, and internships. She also served as HR Recruitment Manager at Leaders Romans Group for one year in 2018-2019. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Recruitment Consultant and Office Manager at PG Group from 1999 to 2004. Her diverse experience spans multiple industries, including Medical Diagnostics, Financial Services, Information Technology, FMCG, Oil and Gas, and Construction.
Education and Expertise
Joanna Fifield has a strong educational background in human resources and marketing. She studied at St Teresa’s Secondary School and achieved various GCSE qualifications. She furthered her education at the Institute of Employment Practice, where she focused on HR and earned a certification in Best Practice Recruitment and Resourcing. Additionally, she studied Human Resources Management at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, achieving CIPD Intermediate level 5. Joanna is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing after studying Marketing at Brooklands College.
Career Development Initiatives
Throughout her career, Joanna Fifield has been involved in developing career branding and websites as part of her roles. She has experience in implementing graduate and apprentice schemes, as well as internships, which contribute to the talent pipeline in various organizations. Her expertise in strategic recruitment attraction and sourcing strategies has been instrumental in enhancing the recruitment processes in her previous and current roles.
Management of Agency Relationships
In her professional roles, Joanna Fifield has managed third-party agency procurement processes and supplier relationships. This aspect of her work involves overseeing the selection and management of recruitment agencies, ensuring that they align with the organization's hiring needs and standards. Her experience in this area supports effective recruitment strategies and enhances the overall talent acquisition process.