Rachel Varney
About Rachel Varney
Rachel Varney is a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Legal & General, where she focuses on building a strong talent pipeline to support business growth. With a background in team leadership and expertise in criminal investigations, she collaborates with business managers to enhance the talent acquisition process for customer service divisions.
Current Role at Legal & General
Rachel Varney currently serves as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Legal & General, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on creating a strong talent pipeline to support the company's growth objectives. She collaborates closely with business managers to enhance the talent acquisition process specifically for customer service divisions. Her experience in team leadership aids in effectively managing recruitment projects.
Previous Experience at Legal & General
Prior to her current role, Rachel Varney worked at Legal & General in various capacities. She served as a Team Manager from 2013 to 2018, overseeing operations in Cardiff, Wales. Additionally, she worked as a Telephone Customer Application Consultant from 2008 to 2013 and as a Resource Consultant from 2018 to 2021. This extensive experience within the company has provided her with a deep understanding of its operations and culture.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Varney has pursued education in financial planning, having studied at the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) where she achieved the CF1 certificate. She also studied at the College of Policing, where she passed the National Investigators Exam. Her expertise in criminal investigations is an uncommon asset for a talent acquisition specialist, enhancing her skill set in evaluating candidates.
Background in Law Enforcement
Before her current role in talent acquisition, Rachel Varney gained experience as a Police Staff Investigator at Gwent Police, where she worked from 2020 to 2021. This role contributed to her background in criminal investigations, which complements her recruitment expertise. Her varied career path reflects a blend of skills in both law enforcement and human resources.