Callum Buxton
About Callum Buxton
Callum Buxton is a Senior Talent Acquisition Lead at SOPHiA GENETICS, specializing in executive and critical hiring. With over a decade of experience in specialist and executive search, he has a strong focus on innovation in talent acquisition processes and actively manages the external brand and Employee Value Proposition for his current organization.
Current Role at SOPHiA GENETICS
Callum Buxton serves as the Senior Talent Acquisition Lead for Executive and Critical Hiring at SOPHiA GENETICS. He has been in this role since 2022, working remotely from the UK while also collaborating with teams in Geneva, Boston, and Biarritz. In this position, he focuses on enhancing the candidate experience and actively manages the external brand and Employee Value Proposition (EVP) for the company.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to joining SOPHiA GENETICS, Callum Buxton held various roles in talent acquisition and human resources. He worked at Haybury as a Client Partner for HR and Enabling Functions from 2020 to 2022. He also served as a Senior Consultant and Associate Consultant at Badenoch & Clark UK between 2014 and 2020, gaining extensive experience in specialist and executive search, including C-Suite level placements.
Educational Background
Callum Buxton studied at Worthing Sixth Form College, where he focused on Politics, Physics, and Philosophy from 2009 to 2011. He also attended Boundstone Community College, completing studies in Double English, Double Maths, Triple Science, Religious Studies, Sociology, History, and Graphics & Design from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, he pursued independent studies in BTec Aviation & Aerospace, BTec Music Performance, and BTec Public Services from 2007 to 2011.
Leadership Style and Personality Assessment
Callum Buxton's leadership style is characterized by the SLII model, categorized as D2/D3 – S2/S3, indicating a specific approach to management and team dynamics. He has been identified as an ESTJ-A in the MBTI personality assessment, reflecting particular personality traits. His Birkman assessment profile includes Red Square, Green Diamond, and Yellow Asterisks, which suggest specific work preferences and interpersonal dynamics.
Involvement in Community and Advisory Roles
In addition to his professional roles, Callum Buxton has contributed to community initiatives. He served on the Advisory Board for The Youth Group from 2018 to 2021 and was a Transport Policy Manager for the UK Youth Parliament from 2010 to 2011. He also held the position of Elected Councillor for Adur District and Worthing Borough Councils from 2014 to 2018, demonstrating his commitment to public service and community engagement.