Jim B.
About Jim B.
Jim B. serves as the VP of Multi Posting Partnerships at VONQ and has a diverse background in recruitment and technology. He is an advocate for neurodiversity and actively engages with communities to enhance user experience and accessibility.
Work at VONQ
Jim B. serves as the VP of Multi Posting Partnerships at VONQ, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the company's partnerships and strategies related to multi-posting job advertisements. His experience in recruitment technology and talent acquisition contributes to VONQ's mission of improving recruitment processes for organizations.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his role at VONQ, Jim B. is actively involved in several organizations. He has been a Board Advisor and Investor at Skillsize since 2022, an Ambassador at IHR In-house Recruitment since 2020, and a Business Ambassador at Ambitious about Autism since 2020. He co-founded RCIRCLE, where he serves as Co-Host, Co-Presenter, Co-Organiser, and Co-Producer, facilitating discussions within the recruitment and HR communities.
Background in Recruitment and Technology
Jim B. has extensive experience in the recruitment industry, having transitioned his firm, Berrisford Associates, from a recruitment agency to a consultancy supporting recruitment technology startups. He has held various positions, including Business Manager at Abacus Professional Recruitment and General Manager at Supporta plc. His background includes significant roles in organizations like Rezoomo and Outcomes First Group, where he contributed to talent acquisition strategies.
Advocacy and Community Engagement
Jim B. is a passionate advocate for neurodiversity and emphasizes the importance of integrating human involvement in technology to enhance user experience. He actively engages with communities focused on diversity and inclusion, aiming to improve user engagement and accessibility in recruitment practices. His mentorship and advisory roles in recruitment technology firms reflect his commitment to sharing knowledge and insights with professionals in the field.
Education and Early Career
Jim B. studied at Ryde School from 1979 to 1984. His early career included various roles in recruitment and management, such as Operations Manager at Grafton Recruitment and Section Manager at Beresford Blake Thomas. His foundational experiences in these positions laid the groundwork for his extensive career in recruitment and talent acquisition.