Dan Smiles
About Dan Smiles
Dan Smiles serves as the Client Services Director at Lorien onsite at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in technology recruitment and strategic operations, he has held various roles in notable companies throughout his career.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Dan Smiles has served as the Client Services Director at Lorien onsite at Nationwide Building Society since 2020. In this role, he manages client relationships with a focus on discretion and professionalism. His work contributes to a team that supports a multi-billion pound technology investment aimed at enhancing services for 15 million members. This position is based in London, United Kingdom.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Dan Smiles has a diverse background in recruitment, having held various positions at Hays. He worked as a Director of Client Operations for six months in 2013, and prior to that, he was a Senior Business Manager from 2005 to 2010, and a Recruitment Consultant from 2000 to 2002. His experience spans strategic recruitment across multiple sectors, including technology.
Education and Expertise
Dan Smiles studied at the University of West London, where he earned a BA (Hons) in Leisure Management from 1996 to 2000. He also attended Thomas Bennett Community College from 1990 to 1996. His educational background complements his extensive experience in technology recruitment, covering areas such as Software Engineering, DevOps, Cloud, and IT Security.
Career History and Roles
Before his current role, Dan Smiles held several significant positions in the recruitment and technology sectors. He was an Account Director at KPMG UK from 2013 to 2020, and a Recruitment Manager for Hays Corporate Accounts at American Express from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, he worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and QANTAS in various recruitment management roles.
Strategic Recruitment Experience
Dan Smiles has extensive experience in strategic recruitment and selection across various industries. His expertise includes managing recruitment for roles in technology, such as UX/UI Design, IT Infrastructure, and Data & Analytics. His background reflects a commitment to providing tailored recruitment solutions, particularly in the technology sector.