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Glenn Martin

Glenn Martin

Founder, Fractional Head of Talent, AI Trainer, and Podcast Host

Lowestoft, England, United Kingdom
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Joined August 2025
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Summary

Glenn Martin is a seasoned expert in Talent Acquisition, with over 20 years of experience in the people and talent space. He is the founder of 'Never Mind The Job Spec', a consultancy focused on human-centred hiring solutions for startups and scale-ups, emphasizing positive candidate experience, talent brand advocacy, and values-based evaluation. nevermindthejobspec+1
He is a strong advocate for AI literacy in recruitment, currently serving as an AI Trainer & Workshop Facilitator at Bonsai Labs. In this role, he educates leaders on the ethical and effective integration of AI tools, such as ChatGPT, into People & Talent functions, highlighting the importance of critical assessment over potent sales pitches. bonsai-labs+3
Glenn frequently operates as a Fractional Head of Talent for various organizations, demonstrating his ability to provide strategic talent leadership on an interim basis to multiple companies, including Garden Vets At Keele, The Mothership, Subak, and Remitly. rocketreach
He is a prominent voice in the recruitment industry, having co-hosted 'The #SocialRecruiting Show' podcast and contributing articles on platforms like Medium, where he discusses topics such as the future of recruitment, AI in hiring, candidate experience, and personal branding. apple+2
Glenn's journey into recruitment began unexpectedly after attending the Glastonbury Festival, as he often recounts. This personal narrative underscores his belief in human connection and creating valuable experiences for people in their career paths. youtube+1

Work

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Writing

The Year of the Resilient Founder #2

December 1, 2024

Sharing bite-sized stories of grit and growth from his Founder journey, covering topics like navigating business challenges, valuing one's knowledge and time, and the transition to solo entrepreneurship.

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Hiring for an InsurTech (is tough)

April 1, 2019

An article discussing the challenges of hiring in the InsurTech sector.

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The Battle for your ‘Sourcing Soul’

March 1, 2019

An article delving into the challenges and future of sourcing in recruitment.

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The #SocialRecruiting Show (Ep.115) Interviewing: Automation versus Human

January 1, 2019

A writing related to his podcast, discussing the balance between automation and human interaction in interviewing.

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The Recruiter’s ‘Portfolio’. Dogma

November 1, 2018

An article discussing the concept of a recruiter's portfolio.

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Bot project — to Be or not to Be?

November 1, 2018

An article about the journey through developing a chatbot.

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Making a Mental Note

November 1, 2018

An article emphasizing that the discussion about mental health is for everyone.

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The Basic Salary Question

November 1, 2018

An article discussing the 'salary' question in recruitment.

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Hey Ho! C'mon Textio!

October 1, 2018

An article exploring the use of Textio and other tech tools in the talent acquisition and recruitment market.

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Joining the gig economy?

October 1, 2018

An article exploring the transition and considerations for joining the gig economy.

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The Death of the Curriculum Vitae (CV)

October 1, 2018

An article discussing the relevance and future of the CV in hiring.

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Has a background in Sports Science from London South Bank University. rocketreach