Simon Ainsley
About Simon Ainsley
Simon Ainsley is a Talent Acquisition Partner at Nationwide Building Society, where he focuses on technical transformation and recruitment for various IT roles. He has extensive experience in the technology recruitment sector, having held senior consultant positions at several organizations over the past two decades.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Simon Ainsley has been serving as a Talent Acquisition Partner at Nationwide Building Society since 2021. In this role, he focuses on recruiting for various technology positions, including Software Engineering, DevOps Engineering, Cloud, and IT Security. Ainsley is involved in significant initiatives, such as the launch of a new technology hub aimed at creating up to 1,000 jobs. He is also part of a team managing a £1.3 billion investment to enhance online services and integrate artificial intelligence into operations.
Previous Experience in IT Recruitment
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Simon Ainsley accumulated extensive experience in IT recruitment. He worked at The People Network as a Senior Consultant from 2010 to 2013, followed by a six-year tenure at Outsource UK Limited in a similar role. Ainsley also held positions at C4S Search Ltd as Principal Consultant and Lead Technical Consultant, where he specialized in NetSuite and IT recruitment. His background includes a focus on technical transformation and agility in recruitment processes.
Educational Background
Simon Ainsley completed his A-Levels in Mathematics and Business Studies at New College in Swindon from 1997 to 1999. Prior to that, he attended Churchfields School, where he achieved his GCSEs from 1992 to 1997. His educational background provides a foundation for his career in recruitment and business development.
Career in Business Development
Ainsley has a history of working in business development roles prior to his focus on recruitment. He served as a Business Development Manager at Genesis Communications from 2005 to 2007 and at Fleet Support Group from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, he worked in new business sales at Arval - BNP Paribas Group from 2002 to 2005. These roles contributed to his understanding of client needs and market dynamics.