Dean Palmer
About Dean Palmer
Dean Palmer is a Talent Acquisition Partner for the Eastern Area at Cera, with extensive experience in recruitment across various sectors, including healthcare and retail. He previously held roles at Boots UK and Sports Direct, demonstrating a strong background in regional recruitment and management.
Current Role at Cera
Dean Palmer serves as a Talent Acquisition Partner for the Eastern Area at Cera since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing recruitment processes within the care and hospital sector. He utilizes app-based software systems to streamline and improve the efficiency of talent acquisition efforts.
Previous Experience at Boots UK
Dean Palmer has extensive experience at Boots UK, where he held multiple roles from 2016 to 2021. He worked as a Regional Recruiter, covering the South East of England, and as a Boots Regional No7 Recruiter and Stores and Airports Recruiter, recruiting across the UK. His tenure at Boots UK lasted a total of four years in various capacities.
Background in Retail Management
Dean Palmer began his career in retail management, working at Sports Direct International as an Assistant Store Manager from 2001 to 2002. He later advanced to General/Senior Store Manager at JD Sports Fashion Sdn Bhd for eight months in 2002 to 2003. He also served as a Training Manager at Sports Direct International from 2003 to 2004.
Recruitment Advisory Roles
Dean Palmer has held several recruitment advisory positions. He worked as a Regional Recruitment Advisor at Sports Direct Group from 2004 to 2012, covering Essex, Hertfordshire, and North/West London. He also served as a Regional Recruitment Advisor at Coral from 2013 to 2016, focusing on roles in the North West and Scotland.
Educational Background
Dean Palmer completed his education at Hassenbrook Comprehensive School, where he achieved GCSEs. He furthered his studies at Thurrock Technical College, earning an NVQ in Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management from 1992 to 1993.