James Madeley (Fcipd)
About James Madeley (Fcipd)
James Madeley is a People Director with extensive experience in human resources, having held various leadership roles at organizations such as NearForm and Portland. He has a strong educational background, including a Master's degree in Human Resources Management and a Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching.
Work at NearForm
James Madeley serves as the People Director at NearForm, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the company's human resources strategies and fostering a positive workplace culture. His leadership in people management aims to align the workforce with the company's objectives and values.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
James Madeley has extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. He worked at Kokoro Global as HR Manager for 8 months in 2013, followed by a 2-year tenure as HR Director from 2014 to 2016. He also served as Partner and Head of HR at Portland from 2017 to 2021, and briefly as HR Director at the same company in 2016-2017. His role at Metaswitch Networks included positions as Global Talent Manager and Talent Advisor from 2009 to 2013.
Educational Background
James Madeley has a strong educational background in human resources and coaching. He studied at the University of Exeter, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History from 2003 to 2006. He then pursued a Master of Science (MSc) in Human Resources Management at the University of Bedfordshire from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he completed a Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching at the Academy of Executive Coaching in 2021.
Consulting Experience
James Madeley has worked as a consultant in various capacities. He was a Consultant at sf group for 8 months in 2007-2008 and at Huntress for 10 months in 2008-2009. His consulting roles have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of human resources and talent management.
Current Non-Executive Role
In addition to his role at NearForm, James Madeley has been serving as a Non-Executive Director at BASIC (British American Security Information Council) since 2020. This position allows him to contribute to strategic oversight and governance within the organization.