Alex Yeates
About Alex Yeates
Alex Yeates is a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Starling Bank, focusing on Data, Product, and Testing. With a background in various talent acquisition roles, he emphasizes a flexible hiring approach and promotes the bank's commitment to technology and fair service.
Current Role at Starling Bank
Alex Yeates serves as a Talent Acquisition Specialist focusing on Data, Product, and Testing at Starling Bank since 2023. In this role, Yeates is responsible for recruiting top talent to support the bank's operations. He promotes the bank's commitment to fast technology, fair service, and honest values as part of the recruitment strategy. Yeates is actively involved in scaling the bank's operations across multiple UK locations, including London, Cardiff, Dublin, Southampton, and Manchester.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Starling Bank, Alex Yeates held several positions in talent acquisition. He worked at Agilisys as a Talent Acquisition Lead for Data & Decisions from 2020 to 2023. Prior to that, he was a Senior Talent Partner at Ten10 Group in 2020 and served as Talent Lead at nPlan from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he worked as Talent Lead at EnglishScore for six months in 2022, during a secondment via Blenheim Chalcot.
Education and Professional Development
Alex Yeates studied at Avado, where he achieved a CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management from 2023 to 2024. He also attended Queen Mary's College from 2013 to 2015, where he completed A levels in Chemistry, Biology, Sport, and Maths. Earlier, he studied at Fort Hill Community School, earning his GCSEs from 2008 to 2013.
Expertise in AI and Data Science
From 2017 to 2019, Alex Yeates worked as a Senior AI and Data Science Consultant at Costello & Reyes Limited in Basingstoke. This role involved leveraging his expertise in AI and data science to support various projects and initiatives within the organization.
Recruitment Philosophy
Alex Yeates encourages potential candidates to apply for positions even if they do not meet every qualification listed. He emphasizes a flexible approach to hiring, which aligns with his commitment to finding the right talent for Starling Bank's needs. Yeates also utilizes LinkedIn as a direct communication channel for candidates interested in roles at the bank.