Episode 18

Building a Culture-Driven Recruitment Process

Published on: 20th August, 2025

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - The Tech Authentication Specialists.

In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Lorna Thompson, Director of Talent and Workforce Planning at Opencast. They discuss Lorna's extensive experience in recruitment, the importance of company culture, and how Opencast integrates skills development into their hiring process.

Lorna shares insights on psychological safety, employee engagement, and the collaborative approach to recruitment that involves the entire Opencast community. They also touch on the challenges faced during rapid growth and the significance of embracing failure in an agile environment.


Connect with Lorna Thompson here – Lorna Thompson | LinkedIn  

Check out Opencast here – Opencast | website



If you'd like to appear on the podcast or share topics you'd like us to cover in the future, please contact Sean Allen here - Sean Allen | LinkedIn


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More Than A CV
More Than A CV is a podcast where Tech and Talent Acquisition Leaders share their knowledge and experience on improving hiring practices, innovative ways to approach hiring and how we need to look at candidates as more than a CV.

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Sean Allen

Sean Allen is Key Accounts Director at Biometric Talent, leading a brand-new division focused on building key client relationships and delivering tailored solutions that genuinely enhance our clients' internal TA efforts, helping organisations scale their tech teams with innovative, data-driven strategies.

Prior to joining Biometric Talent, Sean transitioned from a background in Tech recruitment to overseeing company-wide recruitment operations specialising in the entire recruitment lifecycle. With over 17 years of experience, Sean is proficient in navigating the challenges of talent acquisition within a competitive digital landscape, pioneering strategies to attract top-tier talent.