Client Partnerships Manager and Head of Engineering for the UK

• Sep 2023 - Present

Client Partnerships Manager and Head of Nuclear

• Jan 2023 - Present

CPL UK is a group of Specialist Talent businesses which service the Professional Services, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Health sectors across the UK. By Turnover, CPL UK currently sits firmly in the top 1% of all UK recruitment companies.

Head of Nuclear Division - Senior Recruitment Consultant

• Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd is the UK’s expert technical recruiter in the Power, Nuclear and Defence, Renewables, Manufacturing, Construction, Waste and Water sectors. Specialising in the provision of professional staff across the UK, we are proud to have built an industry-leading business focused on the provision of high-calibre contract and permanent staff across the full project life cycle.​​ Astute’s Nuclear division provides expert recruitment solutions to the nuclear industry and Nuclear energy is key to the UK achieving its clean, low carbon energy goals, and helping to tackle the growing threat of global warming. Statistics in the Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) show that 155,000 jobs are directly or indirectly supported by the industry. However - with a skilled but ageing workforce, there is a huge skills gap which needs to be bridged. And with the development of a new generation of nuclear power plants, the number of jobs available to the industry is set to increase significantly. The expert consultants in our nuclear division have partnered with the UK’s leading employers to supply the market place with high-quality candidates. As a member of the Nuclear Industry Association, we are committed to supporting the UK’s nuclear strategy at a watershed time in the sector’s development.​ Show less

Head Of Nuclear and Senior Consultant

• Sep 2021 - Aug 2022

************WON CONSULTANT OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH 2022​*********** SPECIALIST NUCLEAR RECRUITMENT SERVICES The nuclear industry offers a wide variety of permanent and contract job vacancies on a continuous basis, including engineers, technical operatives, security consultants, construction personnel and decommission specialists. As net-zero goals are implemented globally, low-carbon nuclear power generation is helping to fill the energy generation gap as we move away from traditional fossil fuels such as oil and gas to tackle climate change. GLOBAL NUCLEAR ENERGY RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST​ EarthStream are a leading talent supplier to the nuclear energy industry globally. We cover concept through to decommissioning of new build NPPs and legacy assets, nuclear sector waste management, alongside providing top-tier international nuclear specialists in line with net-zero targets and decarbonisation strategies. ​ OUR GLOBAL NUCLEAR POWER TALENT NETWORK​ We have developed partnerships with world-leading energy companies to ensure we can offer the very best energy jobs to our ever-expanding pool of talent. It is these globally recognised international partnerships that allow EarthStream recruitment to onboard top nuclear engineering talent to nuclear power plants around the world; from Europe to Asia, Africa and beyond. ​ CONTACT US​ To discuss how EarthStream can help you onboard local experts or skilled expats to your project site rapidly, contact our team. Looking for a contract role or fixed-term contract position in the nuclear energy industry? Explore our latest nuclear jobs below or use our job search function. m: 07782 510435 Show less

360 Recruitment Consultant Procurement & Supply Chain: Public Sector - London and Essex

• Jan 2021 - Sep 2021

Full 360 consultant recruiting Procurement and Supply Chain roles across National and Local Government such as Home Office, DEFRA, Nuclear Sector and NHS as well as Local Councils, Charities, Housing Associations and more. Focus on Public Sector in London and the South East as well as National accounts. Duties included: • Developing new and up scaling existing business by phone, video calls, emails and social media. • Interviewing and vetting candidates by phone and via video conferencing apps. • Using in House and Client ATS systems ensuring accurate and up to date information and including detailed notes. • Managing National Accounts such as UKAEA, DEFRA, Civil Nuclear Constabulary, NHS, Dept Of Education, Home Office. Show less

360 Recruitment Consultant

• Oct 2018 - Jul 2020

Full 360 consultant Finance and IT Desk (initially commercial roles then after passing probation progressed to a more focused technical role.) Grew IT desk from cold till hot until made redundant after Amdas Consultancy Ltd sadly went insolvent during Covid. Duties included: • Recruiting Commercial roles with a focus on developing the Finance and IT positions in particular (including but not limited to: SaaS, PaaS, RaaS, Salesforce, Oracle, Dynamics, QlikView and more.) • Positions sourced and recruited ranged from Developers, Dev-Ops and Support, Big Data/Data Engineers, UX/UI and Digital PM's as well as others. • Developed and nurtured new IT function after first 6 months to create new division that stood at a 100k pipeline in fees before Covid and insolvency. • Using in House and Client ATS systems ensuring accurate and up to date information and including detailed notes. • Brought on new clients in Digital, FinTech, RegTech, Finance and Property while continuing to provide service to MarTech, Advertising agencies, Construction and long established Events Retail and Travel clients. • Participated in Maverrik LinkedIn and Sales training with a view to expanding the brand and improving our digital presence just prior to Covid and insolvency. Show less

General Manager - Downham Community Centre (Wesley Halls) 6 Month FTC

• Apr 2018 - Sep 2018

• Managing running and organising the centre events and functions • Oversight of all general operations, maintenance and upkeep. • Exploring new opportunities and avenues to increase awareness and revenue of the centre. • 6 months fixed term contract to cover managers absence. • Managing running and organising the centre events and functions • Oversight of all general operations, maintenance and upkeep. • Exploring new opportunities and avenues to increase awareness and revenue of the centre. • 6 months fixed term contract to cover managers absence.

Trainee Branch Manager and 360 consultant

• Sep 2017 - Feb 2018

Hired to take over Croydon Branch manager role from Jennifer Harvey but role was withdrawn after 4 months and branch placed under control of Area Manager - hence reason for leaving. Duties included: • Recruiting Commercial and sales roles (Estate Agencies, Rec-2-Rec and Sales Reps/AM roles typically) with administration and customer service/call centre roles – Marketing included as well due to previous experience. • Full 360 done in first full month and passed probation whilst learning branch management. • Developed a £75k pipeline of potential roles/ fee’s as of Jan 2018 (Branch and Regional Leader) • Using in House and Client ATS systems ensuring accurate and up to date information and including detailed notes. Show less

Recruitment Consultant - 360 Digital, Marketing and Advertising

• Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

Recruited Directly by MD from ITP Select to become a full 360 Recruitment consultant with a focus on the Marketing, PR, Advertising, Publishing and Digital Sectors. First placement made was a full 360 and after probation passed put ICO of one of companies oldest and largest clients. Duties included: • Working with existing and contact prospective clients by phone, in person or by any means to ensure repeat or new business opportunities and to ensure account management is provided to an exceptional level. • Resourcing of C.V's using jobsites, social media, referrals, LinkedIn and company databases using 'Boolean' AND "key word*" searches. • Interviewing and vetting of candidates to ensure correct skills, attributes and character requirements are met to the client’s specifications and to ensure positive representation of the company and repeat business. • Maximise future business potential by following up on leads, referrals and introductions from candidates and clients. • Using in House and Client ATS systems ensuring accurate and up to date information and including detailed notes. • Using social media, networking and job advertisement sites as well as company advertised vacancies to explore new opportunities. • Using exceptional interpersonal skills to ensure the business achieves success with both clients and candidates alike, as well as enhance and develop the brand name of the company. Show less

Trainee IT Recruitment Consultant

• Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

First role in Recruitment after redundancy from DFC focussing on the Java and Scala recruitment sector across the UK and European Market learning both national and international recruitment. Duties included: • Cold calling - negotiating contracts and TOB's by phone, email and LinkedIn. • Sourcing and headhunting potential candidates via social platforms. • Interviewing and assessing prospective applicants and matching them with vacancies at client companies • Screening candidates and drawing up shortlists of candidates for clients to interview • Organising interviews and selection events for candidates and clients. • Making arrangements for the advertisement of vacancies • Helping applicants to prepare for interviews • Building relationships with clients Show less

Collections/Financial Hardship/Customer Services Officer/Training and Team Leader

• Dec 2011 - Jul 2015

- Collections Agent chasing o/s customers for on due date/overdue accounts via a ticketed system and automated dialler. - Top Collections agent after 6 month employment in both total collected as well as top of Quality Management scores, and appointed deputy to Collections Team Manager after 1 year and assisting the Collections Team manager in the setting up new 40 day+ Department - Reconciliations of Agent Activity, collections and setting of monthly targets in conjunction with management as well as implementing new bonus structures. - Requested by senior management to move Financial Hardship department to help set up new procedures and policy in line with new FCA guidelines and to liaise with B2B aspects as well as normal B2C when required. - Requested by senior management to move to training dept to help train new employees in Collections, Customer services and Financial Hardship and also FCA compliancy. - Appointed to Company management training scheme with view to promotion. Show less

Prison Officer

• Jan 2006 - Apr 2011

Standard Duties Policing Prisoners ensuring safety of the Public as well as inmates. Strict timekeeping and accurate reporting of numbers, prisoner details. Maintaining high levels of awareness in high stress environment and under distraction. Additional Duties/Positions/Achievements High Security Unit Officer – Trained/Passed/Cleared to work in Highest Security level in the country managing High profile, High Risk and Extreme Risk prisoners. Cleared to the highest security level in the country and duties involved the strictest time controls, monitoring, recording all to exceptionally high standard. Control Officer - In charge of maintaining, organising and smooth running of daily events of over 200+ inmates and officers on an entire wing. Ensuring accurate numbers/details and adhering to strict time constraints/schedules and KPT’s despite any distractions. Cleaning Officer – In charge of 20+ team of prisoners ensuring efficient and safe management - whilst adhering to strict security and volumetric controls. Also ensuring safe and sufficient distribution of all domestic appliances, materials, clothes and consumables to 200+ inmates all to strict time constraints. Training Dept - Help assist and supervise internal (and external / inter prison) training sessions and meetings for officers, senior officers and Governors including creating reports and assessments to work within the training frameworks and guidelines. Prison Database Administrator – Responsible for maintaining the integrity and upkeep of the Prison Computer systems on a daily basis. Commendation For Bravery – Personal commendation from Belmarsh Governor (copy available) - for bravery and swift thinking during an Emergency situation. City and Guild Qualification Level 3 in Leadership and Management From I.L.M as above. Show less

UK and International Credit Control and Account Manager

• Nov 2004 - Jan 2006

- Creating age debtors reports and chasing of outstanding debt from £500 - £1,000,000 whilst adhering to KPT’s and maximising collections in conjunction with achieving targets. - Account management of Prestige/Blue chip clients including reconciliations of accounts, resolution of any sales and purchase ledger queries and running month end Dunning Cycle. - Risk assessment/credit checking of new clients as well as chased debtors and Debt analysis of current o/s debtors. - First contact meeting with potential clients as well as regular visiting of current clients for account management purposes, ensuring a presentable face to the clients on behalf of STA. - Negotiating settlement figures on large outstanding debtors where full payment may not be possible. - Preparing accounts and liaising with Solicitors for transferral for Legal collections or Insolvency Claims. Additional Duties/Positions/Achievements - Assigned largest debtors list – After my first three months due to performance and results, I was assigned the top Aged Debtors list with the largest Clients and to account manage these prestige clients including MCI WorldCom, the US Armed forces, the UK Armed forces, General Motors and more. - Chosen for Face to face meeting with Clients and Debtors – the only person (save management) chosen to visit and attend meetings with prestige Clients or Debtors. - Chosen by staff working for STA – During redundancy period I was chosen by the STA staff to represent them in redundancy negotiations with management to ensure good practice and obtain best possible redundancy package for the staff. Show less

Financial Consultant via LTD company and REED Accountancy

• Aug 2004 - Oct 2004

Financial Consultant via LTD company and REED Accountancy

• Feb 2004 - Jul 2004

Financial Consultant via LTD company and REED Accountancy

• Aug 2003 - Jan 2004

Account Manager / Credit Control

• Feb 2001 - Mar 2003

- Chasing of outstanding debts ranging from £100 - £500,000 by phone, letter, e-mail and Fax under targets set. - Resolving Account queries for clients and reconciling accounts ensuring smooth running for the client and steady cash streams. - Credit Control duties (allocating cash, maintaining bank accounts, generating invoices and Dunning Cycle, risk assessment/credit checking for new clients.) - Up selling and development of existing accounts to increase sales revenues. - Generating and maintaining aged debtor reports and in conjunction using a Diary and Debt analysis. - Liaising with Solicitors to take any long term debts to Legal stage. - Working with prestige clients such as Microsoft, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Royal Navy and business specific clients such as DTZ Debenhams Tie Lung and other large Legal/Law companies. Show less

Assistant Supervisor/Account Manager

• Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

- Creation of Start Up Financial / Legal documentation for new Digital/E-commerce Dept and its clients/customers such as contracts, SLA’s and new client/customer application forms. - Liaising with and evaluating requirements of potential clients including first contact meetings. - Risk assessment for new customers and clients for a Start Up Department. - Account management with Prestige clients such as Amazon.com. HMV, Play.com, Sony and more. - Evaluation of e-commerce proposals, software/hardware that could assist the e-commerce department or result in B2B or B2C partnerships for the future. Show less