DAVID JAMES
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
- Department: Talos Automation
- Started STR Group: 2020
- Experience: David James brings over two decades of recruitment experience, with a background spanning the Automation, Oil & Gas and infrastructure sectors. He has worked on large-scale contract recruitment projects, including managing IR35 programmes for major clients involving large contractor populations. His experience includes delivering complex workforce solutions such as contract staffing and Statement of Work engagements.
- Leadership: He has held senior leadership roles across multiple organisations before joining STR, including Associate Director and Engineering Director positions. At STR, he leads the Talos Automation consultancy, with responsibility for operational performance and strategic growth. His leadership is defined by scaling business units and delivering high-value client solutions, contributing to the growth of key brands within the Group.
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DARREN DAY
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CLIVE HUTCHINGS
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JAMES ROLFE
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JOANNE SMITH
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ROSS SANDERSON
GROUP DIRECTOR OF SOLUTIONS
FRANCES MOORE
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DARREN PANNELL
GROUP DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
EMMA REES
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NATHAN SUTTON
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JEREMY ROSS-CLYNE
GROUP IT DIRECTOR
HEIDI WOODS
BIDS MANAGER
WILL WINFIELD
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