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 talent acquisition across various organizations, he promotes inclusive hiring practices and the bank's commitment to technology and service.
Current Role at Starling Bank
Alex Yeates serves as a Talent Acquisition Specialist focused on Data, Product, and Testing at Starling Bank. He has been in this role since 2023 and is responsible for scaling up the bank's operations across various UK locations, including London, Cardiff, Dublin, Southampton, and Manchester. His work involves promoting the bank's commitment to fast technology, fair service, and honest values as part of the recruitment strategy. Alex actively engages with potential candidates through LinkedIn, encouraging them to apply even if they do not meet every qualification listed.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Starling Bank, Alex Yeates held several positions in talent acquisition. He worked as a Senior Talent Partner at Ten10 Group for seven months in 2020. In 2022, he served as Talent Lead at EnglishScore for six months, a secondment via Blenheim Chalcot. Prior to that, he was a Talent Lead at nPlan for five months in 2019. Additionally, he spent three years as Talent Acquisition Lead - Data & Decisions at Agilisys from 2020 to 2023. His diverse experience in talent acquisition has equipped him with skills relevant to his current role.
Education and Professional Development
Alex Yeates has a solid educational background. He studied at Fort Hill Community School, where he achieved GCSE qualifications from 2008 to 2013. He then attended Queen Mary's College from 2013 to 2015, where he studied Chemistry, Biology, Sport, and Maths, achieving A levels. Most recently, he pursued a CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management at Avado, which he is expected to complete in 2024. This combination of education has provided him with a strong foundation in both the sciences and human resource management.
Commitment to Inclusive Hiring Practices
In his role at Starling Bank, Alex Yeates emphasizes a flexible approach to hiring. He encourages potential candidates to apply for positions even if they do not meet every qualification listed in job descriptions. This commitment to inclusivity reflects a broader trend in recruitment practices aimed at attracting a diverse range of applicants and fostering an equitable workplace environment.