Linda Heatherington
About Linda Heatherington
Linda Heatherington is a Talent Acquisition Partner at Smiths Detection, where she has worked since 2021. She specializes in diversity and inclusion recruitment and manages the full recruitment life cycle across various business functions.
Work at Smiths Detection
Linda Heatherington has been serving as a Talent Acquisition Partner at Smiths Detection since 2021. Based in Hemel Hempstead, England, she has focused on leading the Diversity & Inclusion Recruitment strategy. Heatherington plays a crucial role in managing the full end-to-end recruitment life cycle, ensuring that hiring processes are efficient and effective. She supports various business functions, including Finance, Procurement, Facilities, IT, Tech, Business Process Service, HR, PSC Logistics, and Marketing. Additionally, she serves as a Project Lead for Assessment Centres, where she evaluates potential candidates.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Before joining Smiths Detection, Linda Heatherington worked as a Recruitment Specialist at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association for three months in 2021. Prior to that, she held the position of Recruitment Manager at Ricoh UK from 2006 to 2021, accumulating 15 years of experience in recruitment. Her extensive background in these roles has equipped her with the skills necessary to manage high-volume recruitment and large-scale hiring initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Linda Heatherington studied at Basford Hall College, where she achieved qualifications in Economics and Law. Her educational background supports her expertise in recruitment, particularly in Workforce Planning. She aligns recruitment strategies with business needs and specializes in Apprenticeship and Graduate Recruitment, ensuring a steady pipeline of new talent for organizations.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
In her current role at Smiths Detection, Linda Heatherington leads the Diversity & Inclusion Recruitment strategy. This initiative aims to create a more inclusive workplace by attracting diverse talent. Her focus on this area reflects a commitment to enhancing organizational culture and ensuring that recruitment practices are equitable and accessible.
Training and Development Contributions
Linda Heatherington is involved in Training & Development within her recruitment teams. She enhances the skills of her colleagues, ensuring they are equipped to handle the demands of the recruitment process. This focus on continuous improvement contributes to the overall effectiveness of the recruitment function at Smiths Detection.