John Fox
About John Fox
John Fox is a Talent Acquisition Specialist currently working at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC in Manchester, England. He has extensive experience in recruitment across various sectors and has evaluated young football talent for Accrington Stanley F.C.
Current Role at Dechra Pharmaceuticals
John Fox serves as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for recruiting a diverse range of roles including Finance, Legal, Company Secretary, Internal Audit, Marketing, Digital, Sales, HR, Technical Services, and IT positions. His work supports both Dechra Group and Dechra Veterinary Pharmaceuticals, contributing to the company's talent acquisition strategy in Manchester, England.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Prior to his current role, John Fox accumulated extensive experience in recruitment across various organizations. He worked as a Recruitment Manager at ESPFA from 2019 to 2020 and as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at WilsonHCG in 2018. He also held positions at PHMG as an Account Manager and Talent Acquisition Executive, and at Sellick Partnership as an HR Recruitment Consultant. His diverse background in recruitment roles has equipped him with a broad skill set in talent acquisition.
Educational Background
John Fox studied at Liverpool Hope University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics and International Relations from 2014 to 2017. He also attended Liverpool John Moores University, completing a Bachelor of Arts in Events Management in 2014. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both political and organizational dynamics.
Talent Evaluation in Football
In addition to his recruitment career, John Fox evaluates young football talent for Accrington Stanley F.C., focusing on the U12-U14 squads in the Manchester area. This role allows him to apply his expertise in talent assessment within the sports sector, contributing to the development of young athletes.
A Levels and Early Education
John Fox completed his A Levels at St. Bede's College in Manchester, where he studied History, Politics, and Theatre Studies from 2006 to 2013. This early education laid the groundwork for his later studies in Politics and International Relations, as well as his career in recruitment.