I'm a Talent Acquisition Partner experienced in delivering impactful hiring outcomes across technical, operational and fast-paced environments, managing both specialist and high-volume roles. I’m able to build strategic talent pipelines and partner closely with leaders to secure critical capability, and am recognised for a proactive, solutions-focused approach. I am particularly strong in stakeholder engagement, building trusted relationships that support successful hiring outcomes and positively influence workforce decisions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Partner
Enerven
09.2023 - 02.2026
Partner with senior leaders and project stakeholders to deliver end-to-end recruitment across engineering, technical and corporate portfolios within a high-volume project environment
Manage full recruitment lifecycle including job briefs, sourcing strategy, advertising, interviewing, offers, pre-employment checks and onboarding
Develop targeted sourcing strategies to attract specialist engineering and technical talent across infrastructure and operational functions
Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines aligned to workforce planning and project delivery requirements
Provide market insights and hiring advice to leaders regarding talent availability, salary expectations and recruitment strategy
Manage multiple concurrent vacancies while maintaining strong candidate experience, compliance and time-to-hire outcomes
Build trusted relationships across technical talent markets, generating referrals and strengthening long-term talent networks
Collaborate with HR, payroll and leadership teams to support a seamless end-to-end employment lifecycle
Utilise PageUp, SEEK and LinkedIn Recruiter to manage recruitment activity and deliver efficient hiring outcomes
Influence and challenge hiring decisions where required to ensure best-fit talent and effective workforce outcomes
Internal Recruitment Consultant
Discovery Parks
04.2023 - 06.2023
Candidate resourcing for the Park Managers and Assistant Park Managers
Screen, interview and reference check candidates
Work closely with Regional Operations Managers, HR Business Partners and Park Managers to achieve quality and timely outcomes
Write up contracts for successful applicants
Weekly reporting
Using RMS LiveHire
Managing compliance and maintaining CRM database
Proactive searching using a range of sites including Seek, Indeed etc
Develop and maintain talent pipelines
Short Term Contract
Talent Acquisition Partner
Carepright Ltd
09.2021 - 10.2022
Recruiting for Mobile/Customer Advisors, In-Home Consultants, Hub Managers, Deputy Managers and Designate/Cluster/Store Managers in an extremely fast paced environment due to a high volume of roles.
Working in partnership with 6 Regional Managers across the UK to fill vacancies within their specified regions and stores
In close contact and liaising with all RM’s throughout the week keeping each other up-to-date, whatever stage we are at, so both parties have a clear understanding of what needs to be done
Identifying and forward thinking the most pro-active way of filling vacancies i.e. combining 2 part time vacancies into 1 full time, or to recruit someone to cover multiple stores
Sourcing candidates via careers page, previous individuals that may have applied for a role and job boards such as Indeed etc
Pre-screen any potential candidates via phone or Teams and submit them to the RM’s
Scheduling interviews between candidates and RM’s and sending out all documentation to confirm
Putting forward wage increases to be agreed with RM and DM
Working closely with the RM’s and the Recruitment Coordinator to ensure all is working to a timely schedule in order for a training and start date to be met in accordance with the aligned dates, as well as onboarding, refences and any other issues that may occur and keep all informed with the process
Partner with RM’s the Talent Acquisition Team/Managers to develop better practices, process’ and systems
Created Several documents that were sent over to numerous stores within my regions to help process’ for Store Managers easier and quicker and more streamlined in regards to getting someone onboard. These were then shared amongst the other TA Partners within my team so they were also able to use these within their regions
Anticipate future vacancies and candidates and create a pool to source from
Left to relocate to Australia
Senior Customer Service Consultant
Carepright Ltd
02.2016 - 08.2016
Dealing with complex Director complaints as well as general complaints to ensure that all are resolved to an excellent standard and that customers and staff are happy with the outcome.
Compiling letters and emails between all involved
Dealing with management throughout the company to make sure steps are taken to solve problems
Handling all specified SLA timescales, meeting all key performance indicators enduring a speedy and efficient resolution.
Compiling and maintaining the necessary records and providing a clear and concise audit trail.
Started as a Customer Service Consultant before being promoted to Senior Customer Service Consultant, then going on to work under the CEO
Temporary Role
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Capita Social Care
07.2013 - 12.2014
Managing the Children & Families and Adults qualified desk
Dealing with existing relationships for clients and candidates who I already have a strong relationship with through previous organisations and developing new rapports
Consulting clients and candidates on jobs, rates, interviews etc
Attending meetings and visits
Dealing with time sheets and references
Interviewing applicants
Writing job adverts and sourcing for candidates using many different methods
Left due to taking care of my Dad
Account Manager
C6 Recruitment (Australia)
10.2011 - 03.2013
Recruiting for all levels of Document Controllers, HSE Advisors, Site Administrators, Office Managers, Project Administrators & General Administration for the resources sector
Managing temporary and permanent business
Developing and maintaining strong and trusted relationships with clients and candidates through a range of methods
Meetings
Writing job adverts
Reference checking
Interviewing applicants
Dealing with time sheets
Left to relocate to UK
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Synarbor Social Care, Synarbor Group, London
London
05.2009 - 05.2011
Responsible for building a number of long term client and candidate relationships across both the private and public divisions that will ensure they can put their trust and commitment in me for the foreseeable future, along with maintaining those that have already been accomplished.
Development of long term and trusted relationships with clients through the attainment of a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of the organisation, its culture and resourcing requirements
Maintaining strong client and candidate relationships by regular contact & social events
Consulting clients on briefs, relevant candidates and rate negotiation
Attending staff meetings
Managing the Children & Families and Adults qualified desk by increasing clients, applicants and sales
Attend meetings to introduce Academy to new clients, attend job fairs and Community Care meetings
Pricing for pay and charge rates for local authority, private and charity organisations.
Dealing with all of the procurements
Dealing with time sheets and references
Interviewing applicants
Left to relocate to Australia
Recruitment Consultant
Robert Walters, London
London
08.2008 - 03.2009
Successfully managing a portfolio of blue chip clients within the commerce and industry sector and meeting strict targets on a weekly basis
Sourcing new organisations and contacts by following leads given from both candidates and clients
Following job leads from newspapers, magazines, job sites, websites, references, word of mouth etc
Development of long term and trusted relationships with clients through the attainment of a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of the organisation, its culture and resourcing requirements
Maintaining strong client and candidate relationships by regular contact & social events
Interviewing candidates on a daily basis, advising them of the market situation and roles that may be available and giving them interview preparation
Consulting clients on briefs, relevant candidates and rate negotiation
With approval would spec CV’s across to clients either by post, phone or e-mail
Was offered to work with them in Perth, but relocated back to England and worked for their London Head office
Account Manager
SWIIS UK LTD (Social Care)
05.2004 - 08.2007
Account management of a social work desk for predominantly Children & Families, although this also included Adults, by managing, increasing and growing relationships with both clients and candidates.
Managing the Hackney Social Services Contract as SWIIS were 1st Tier suppliers. This involved managing the clients and suppliers of all levels. Dealing with managers from all departments by telephone, e-mail and visits and liaising with 2nd tier suppliers to vet CV’s.
Attended meetings to introduce SWIIS to new clients, attend job fairs, events and Community Care meetings
All pricing for pay and charge rates for local authority, private and charity organisations. I also occasionally set rates for Hackney Social Services if I saw necessary.
Dealing with all of the procurements
Dealing with time sheets and references
Interviewing and vetting applicants
Certification
June 2005 REC Recruitment Practice (Qualified Recruiter) – Pass – REC Accredited
Nov 2004 REC Certificate of Vocational Training – Essential Skills for Recruitment Professionals