Zak Ahmed

Zak Ahmed BA (Hons) is an experienced talent acquisition and human resources professional with a demonstrated history in the policing and retail sectors. Currently serving as the Talent Acquisition Lead at the Metropolitan Police Service, Zak develops recruitment strategies that enhance diversity and align with workforce needs. Previous roles include Programme Manager and HR Project Manager at Hertfordshire Constabulary, leading major recruitment and retention initiatives, and achieving significant cost savings. Zak also held various positions at Sainsbury's, including HR Zonal Talent Delivery Consultant, where efforts supported the development of thousands of colleagues and strategic talent plans. Earlier career experiences encompass police work with Bedfordshire Police and management roles in retail settings. Zak holds a BA in Law and Criminology from the University of Bedfordshire and is pursuing Level 5 CIPD HR People Management qualifications.