Ben Pratten
About Ben Pratten
Ben Pratten serves as the Head of Practice at Sanderson Executive, where he emphasizes a transparent and merit-based recruitment process that fosters diversity and fairness. With over a decade of experience at Sanderson PLC, he specializes in whole of market search methodology for leadership roles and has achieved a 97% assignment success rate.
Work at Sanderson
Ben Pratten has been with Sanderson PLC, an RSG Company, since 2012, serving as the Principal Consultant and currently as the Head of Practice. His tenure spans over 12 years, during which he has focused on implementing a transparent and merit-based recruitment process. This approach emphasizes diversity and fairness in hiring practices. Pratten specializes in whole of market search methodology, which enhances the visibility of candidates for challenging leadership roles. His commitment to effective consultation has resulted in a 97% assignment success rate.
Education and Expertise
Ben Pratten studied Sociology at the University of the West of England, where he achieved a Higher National Diploma (HND) from 1998 to 2001. Prior to this, he completed his A levels at Sutton Valence School from 1990 to 1998. His educational background supports his expertise in designing bespoke recruitment solutions tailored to address specific business challenges faced by clients. This combination of academic knowledge and practical experience underpins his role in the recruitment industry.
Background
Before joining Sanderson, Ben Pratten held significant positions in the recruitment sector. He worked as the National Sales Manager at Meridian Business Support from 2010 to 2012, focusing on permanent, temporary, and contract recruitment. Prior to that, he served as Operations Manager at Time 4 Recruitment Ltd from 2007 to 2010. These roles contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the recruitment landscape and equipped him with the skills necessary for his current leadership position.
Achievements
In his role at Sanderson Executive, Ben Pratten has achieved a 97% assignment success rate, which reflects his effective consultation methods and dedication to providing optimal recruitment solutions. His focus on a transparent and merit-based recruitment process has enhanced diversity and fairness within the hiring practices at Sanderson. Pratten's expertise in whole of market search methodology has positioned him as a key figure in identifying suitable candidates for unique leadership roles.