James Skinner
About James Skinner
James Skinner is a Senior International Talent Acquisition Partner at Allurion Technologies, specializing in sourcing talent across various sectors, including digital marketing and IT. He has extensive experience in recruitment, having held various roles in organizations such as Bain & Company, MyOnlineTherapy, and Ajilon Consulting.
Current Role at Allurion Technologies
James Skinner serves as the Senior International Talent Acquisition Partner at Allurion Technologies, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on supporting the company's rapid international growth by implementing a best-in-class recruitment process. His responsibilities include sourcing top talent across various sectors, including marketing, business excellence, IT, sales, and digital sectors.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
James Skinner has extensive experience in recruitment, having held various positions in different organizations. He worked at Ajilon Consulting as a Senior Recruitment Consultant from 2007 to 2008, and later served as Recruitment Team Manager at Leverage Partnership from 2014 to 2015. He also worked at Handle Recruitment as a Senior Recruitment Consultant in Digital/Technology from 2015 to 2018, and at MyOnlineTherapy as Head of Talent Acquisition from 2021 to 2022.
Teaching Background
Before transitioning to recruitment, James Skinner worked as an English Teacher and Assistant Head of English at Coulsdon Sixth Form College from 2009 to 2012. This experience in education provided him with valuable skills in communication and mentorship, which he later applied in his recruitment roles.
Education and Qualifications
James Skinner studied at the University of Greenwich, where he achieved a Postgraduate Degree in Education from 2009 to 2011. He also attended the University of Essex, furthering his academic qualifications. His educational background supports his expertise in talent acquisition and recruitment.
Specialization in Digital Marketing and Technology
James Skinner has a specialization in senior digital hires, particularly in the areas of digital marketing, product, design, UX, and analytics. His strategic approach combines corporate experience with hands-on involvement in start-up environments, allowing him to design and implement recruitment infrastructure effectively.