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James is a London-based English voiceover artist who doesn’t just speak—he connects. Whether hosting live events, leading panels, or voicing campaigns, he brings clarity, warmth, and a deep understanding of people.
Trusted by brands and broadcasters alike, James turns scripts into stories and conversations into experiences, making sure every word lands with purpose.
Experience Level
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Expert
Language
English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Work Experience
Learning & Development Manager at Guardian News & Media
June 7, 2022 - PresentLead the ongoing development and delivery of induction for UK staff; curate and drive the continuous development of the GNM Learn curriculum and wellbeing offering; lead the Guardian’s internship programme in partnership with Creative Access and Brixton Finishing School as programme mentor and learning coordinator; manage GNM’s e-learning platform with content curation and dedicated channels for editorial and non-editorial staff; liaise with commercial departments on specialist training budget; author Learn team monthly updates; contribute to learning content creation and training voice over and narration.
Learning & Development / HR Manager at Planet Organic
November 1, 2015 - June 1, 2022Management role in a speciality omnichannel ethical and sustainable supermarket chain; lead continuous development and delivery of inductions, customer service, leadership, commercial awareness, product knowledge and functional procedures; manage performance evaluation portal and support annual reviews; identify company-level improvements including internal communications via Workplace app; lead diversity, equity and inclusion strategy and achieve Disability Confident Committed; build partnerships with charities and social enterprises; select specialist training providers for wellbeing and compliance; deputise for Head of HR and support general HR issues.
Webinar and Podcast Presenter at InsideHR / Black & White Trading Ltd
February 1, 2015 - PresentEngaged on a contract basis as webinar presenter for InsideHR, delivered via BrightTALK and HRreview.co.uk; developed InsideHR webinar series with cross-sector expert speakers; secured guest speakers from organisations including Deloitte, Citigroup, JP Morgan, LinkedIn, AstraZeneca, IBM, EDF Energy, UBS and Accenture; helped grow the webinar business to 35,000 subscribers with 80 webinars over 6 years; average 450 registrations per webinar and 4.6/5 feedback; awarded BrightTALK’s Most Engaged Audience Award 2019.
HR Manager at Black & White Group / Symposium
November 1, 2013 - November 1, 2015Led the HR function for the group, developing policies, procedures, performance and attendance management processes, and the company’s first staff handbook; managed day-to-day HR issues; spearheaded the development and launch of the conference/training brand Symposium; contributed to event content and topic selection; retained responsibility for editorial content for HRreview.
News Editor, North American Edition at HRreview
August 1, 2013 - November 1, 2013Editorial role generating, scheduling and editing content including interviews with HR practitioners; ensured content aligned with SEO guidelines to optimise search engine results.
HR Intern & Recruitment Advisor (contract) at Planet Organic
July 1, 2013 - October 1, 2013Joined HR as an intern; subsequently led recruitment for new store opening; refined strategy to optimise hiring outcomes, including budgets and deadlines; managed end-to-end recruitment process from short-listing and interviews to offers and contracts.
Retail Manager at Gala Coral Group
September 1, 2008 - May 1, 2013Progressed in retail management within a leading gaming & betting company; delivered 3 consecutive years of growth and doubled branch profit at Chalfont St. Peter; subsequently managed Ickenham branch with turnover of £12m; held general HR and L&D responsibility for a network of 28 branches; coached deputy managers for promotion; balanced work with Masters studies.
Education
Level 7 Executive Coaching & Mentoring at The Institute of Leadership & Management
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018MA, Human Resource Management at University of Westminster
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013BA (Hons) American Studies (2.2) at University of Nottingham
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008Qualifications
Level 7 Executive Coaching & Mentoring
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018PRINCE2 Foundation
June 8, 2022 - June 10, 2022Insights Discovery Accredited Practitioner
August 19, 2025 - August 22, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Other
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