Joanna Barker

Joanna Barker is a highly educated professional with a background in business and finance.

She studied at Bishop Burton College of Agriculture, obtaining a BTEC in Business and Finance as well as a BBCA Diploma in Business & Rural Tourism.

She furthered her education at the University of Lincoln, where she completed a BA Hons in European Business and Tourism.

Joanna has held various positions in different organizations, showcasing her diverse skill set and experience.

Currently, she is engaged in non-executive roles, talent acquisition, and coaching at The Westwood Restaurant.

Previously, Joanna served as a Talent Lead in both a firmwide and operations capacity at Oodle Car Finance, where she also held the role of Recruitment Manager.

Prior to that, she was a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Urban People and the Northern Business Manager at AddisonFowle Hospitality Recruitment.

Additionally, Joanna has experience as an Account Director in the Restaurant Division at SVB Recruitment and has held managerial positions at Room and Grille Restaurants, ASK Restaurants Ltd, and other establishments.

Her career reflects a strong involvement in talent management, recruitment, operations, and general management within the hospitality and business sectors.