Nigel Gordon Johnson
About Nigel Gordon Johnson
Nigel Gordon Johnson serves as the Group Head of Talent Acquisition at Dedalus, where he leads the global talent acquisition team. He has extensive experience in recruitment and talent acquisition across various industries and has authored a book providing job-seeking guidance during challenging times.
Current Role at Dedalus
Nigel Gordon Johnson serves as the Group Head of Talent Acquisition at Dedalus, a prominent healthcare and diagnostic software provider in Europe. He has held this position since 2022, working remotely. In this role, he leads the global Talent Acquisition Team, focusing on attracting and retaining top talent to support the company's growth and objectives.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to his current role, Nigel held various positions in talent acquisition across multiple organizations. He worked at Dell Technologies as a Talent Acquisition Specialist from 2021 to 2023, and at Wolters Kluwer as the Talent Acquisition Lead for CCH Tagetik in Europe from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he served as a Talent Partner for Cyber Security, Fraud, and AML at Booking.com from 2018 to 2019.
Career Background in Recruitment
Nigel has extensive experience in recruitment and talent acquisition. He was the Head of Permanent Recruitment for Financial Services at Badenoch & Clark from 2006 to 2008. He also held the position of Director & Global Head of Financial Services Executive Search Division at Advantage Professional from 2009 to 2011. His earlier roles include working as an Account Director at Verint and as a Talent Acquisition Project Lead at Red Hat.
Authorship and Career Coaching
Nigel authored the book 'Find A Job In A Pandemic - How To Survive Covid-19 And Land The Job of Your Dreams', which offers guidance for job seekers navigating challenging recruiting environments. He also provides career coaching and public speaking services, focusing on talent acquisition and recruitment strategies. His services include confidential career discussions and consultations for clients in the USA, UK, and Europe.
Educational Background
Nigel's educational journey includes studying at Pennthorpe School and Shoreham College in Shoreham, West Sussex, where he achieved A Levels and received the Hampton Jervis Scholarship. He also studied at Kelly College in Tavistock, Devon, where he was awarded the Conway Maritime Scholarship.