Karl Foat
Co-Founder at GradSmart | Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
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Karl Foat is an accomplished leader and co-founder of GradSmart, a pioneering graduate matchmaking platform that is transforming the recruitment landscape in the UK. With a robust background in Talent Acquisition and Recruitment, Karl brings a wealth of experience from diverse environments, including RPO, MSP, internal, and agency recruitment. His expertise spans across managing large recruitment teams of up to 50 professionals across multiple regions, including the UK, EMEA, APAC, and North America, consistently achieving impressive delivery targets of approximately 1,400 hires annually.
At GradSmart, Karl is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions that align graduates' personalities, skills, and motivations with employers who share their values and work culture. This unique approach not only enhances the recruitment process but also fosters long-term employee satisfaction and retention. By leveraging advanced technology and data analytics, GradSmart offers students a complimentary personality test and CV builder, empowering them to showcase their strengths effectively to potential employers.
Karl's extensive skill set includes managed services, team management, and international recruitment, complemented by his proficiency in relationship building and sales. His commitment to enhancing the recruitment experience for both graduates and employers is evident in the strategic initiatives he leads at GradSmart. As the company continues to grow, Karl remains dedicated to bridging the gap between talent and opportunity, ensuring that graduates find fulfilling roles in environments where they can truly thrive.
Co-Founder at GradSmart in October 2019 to Present
Lead Global Talent Partner at Armstrong Craven in May 2021 to Present
Executive Search Talent Acquisition Partner (via Armstrong Craven) at Campari Group in October 2023 to Present
Executive Search (via Armstrong Craven) at The HEINEKEN Company in May 2023 to October 2023
Lead Global Talent Partner at Microsoft in May 2021 to June 2023
Associate Director at Chad Harrison International in February 2021 to April 2021
Director of Recruitment at Projecting People in August 2019 to January 2021
Senior Recruitment Business Partner at Communisis in January 2017 to August 2019
Senior .Net Recruitment Consultant at Rullion in May 2016 to December 2016
Senior Mobile Recruitment Consultant at Evolution Recruitment in June 2013 to May 2016
Regional Sales / Business Development at Safe & Warm (North West) Ltd in May 2012 to June 2013
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Liverpool John Moores University, Bachelor of Arts (BA), January 2010 to January 2013
Winstanley College, A Level, January 2008 to January 2010
Lathom High School, GCSE, January 2003 to January 2008
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Human Resources (HR)
Training and Development (HR)
Start-up Leadership
Start-up Ventures
Operations Management
Investor Relations
Market Analysis
Talent Strategy
Internal Recruitment
Executive Staffing
Strategic Hiring
Onboarding
Account Management
Invoicing
Order Fulfillment
Salary Negotiations
New Business Development
Consulting
Retained Search
Negotiation
Scale hiring
International Relocations
Senior Stakeholder Management
Talent Mapping
Strategic Human Resource Planning
Learning & Development Solutions
Business Partner Relations
Marketing
C-Level Presentations
Employee Learning & Development
HR Business Partnering
Recruiting
RPO
Managed Services
Stakeholder Management
Global Talent Acquisition
IT Recruitment
Executive Search
Board of Directors
Reporting & Analysis
Team Management
Human Resources
Technical Recruiting
Sales
CRM
Social Media
Graduate Recruitment
Permanent Placement
Temporary Placement
Contract Recruitment
Staffing Services
Information Technology
Mobile Applications
Internet Recruiting
Direct Sales
Recruitment Advertising
Android
Management
Interviews
Team Leadership
Screening Resumes
International Recruitment
Talent Acquisition
Training & Development
Technology Recruitment
Relationship Building
Building Relationships
Talent Management
Client Development
Business Networking
Employee Engagement
Program Management
Networking
Screening
Permanent Staffing
Candidate Generation
Training
Customer Service
Cold Calling
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Karl Foat is Co-Founder
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