Laura Woods

With over 11 years of experience across the technology recruitment landscape, I have built my career on the belief that finding the right talent is the single most impactful lever for business growth. Currently, I am the Head of Talent Acquisition at Scale Factory, where I lead the strategy and execution for our end-to-end recruitment function.

My role covers everything from internal hiring and seasoned technical consultants to the high-volume, high-potential intake for our renowned Scale Factory Academy. I am a firm believer that modern recruitment requires a blend of human-centric relationship building and robust operational excellence. I lead a dedicated team focused on implementing scalable systems, refining processes, and delivering a seamless candidate experience.

Key Areas of Focus:
🟣Strategic Leadership: Partnering with stakeholders to align talent acquisition with long-term business objectives.
🟣Academy Growth: Building sustainable strategic partnerships with universities and feeder organisations to bridge the digital skills gap for entry-level talent.
🟣Operational Excellence: Modernising our recruitment tech stack and processes to ensure efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
🟣Hands-on Recruitment: While I lead the function, I remain actively involved in hiring to stay grounded in the nuances of the tech market.