Admiral Taverns has appointed one of its senior team to a new role of head of recruitment and people development.
Suzanne Smith, who was responsible for re-launching and implementing Admiral’s new training strategy in 2011, has been given the position that Admiral said “reflects an increasing commitment to training in all facets of the business, including pub licensees, the Admiral team at head office and field-based personnel”.
Admiral chief executive Kevin Georgel said: “We have made significant progress in developing the calibre of both our licensees and our team at Admiral, and this has been a very significant factor in the improving reputation and performance of the business.
“Suzanne has led the transformation of our licensee recruitment and training offer over recent years. This new department will bring a greater focus on people, enabling us to make further progress in attracting the best licensee talent – and supporting them in the ongoing development of their skills and capabilities – whilst also ensuring that Admiral continues to attract, develop and retain the very best people, and remains a positive and enjoyable place to work with high levels of engagement.”
Smith said: “I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead this new function, and a new way of working, and look forward to working with my colleagues to further deliver training and development support to both our licensees and to Admiral colleagues.”
She previously held senior positions at both the BII and CPL.
