Senior Talent and People Partner

• Jul 2023 - Present

Senior Talent Partner

• Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

Senior Talent Acquisition Manager - Tech

• Oct 2021 - Jan 2023

Plentific is one of the fastest growing property technology companies in the world, backed by renowned investors including Brookfield, Highland Europe, A/O Proptech, Target Global and Mubadala. We are headquartered in London, UK, with offices in Germany, USA and Turkey. Our mission is to improve lives by making property work better for everyone. We do so by streamlining how repairs, maintenance and compliance services are delivered. Our platform gives clients rich insight into… Show more Plentific is one of the fastest growing property technology companies in the world, backed by renowned investors including Brookfield, Highland Europe, A/O Proptech, Target Global and Mubadala. We are headquartered in London, UK, with offices in Germany, USA and Turkey. Our mission is to improve lives by making property work better for everyone. We do so by streamlining how repairs, maintenance and compliance services are delivered. Our platform gives clients rich insight into management, operational and performance data, helping them deliver their customer service promise, while optimising supplier costs and adhering to their environmental, social and governance goals. Come and be a part of: - A leading Proptech with a global footprint and an HQ in heart of London’s bustling centre - A diverse, multicultural workplace with over 30 nationalities amongst our employees - A stimulating atmosphere and fast-paced growth led by our recent $100m funding round - A flexible work culture and a number of programmes built around your physical and mental wellbeing Developing acclaimed technology is only possible when we’ve got a great team on our side. Our culture is open and empowering. If you are passionate and driven, you will fit right in.

Talent Lead

• Feb 2021 - Oct 2021

Looking after everything talent at Weezy 🛒 But what is Weezy? 🤔 Head to weezy.co.uk and check it out - We deliver everyday essentials, including groceries, household supplies and locally produced fruit and bread 🥬 🥖🧴 - Delivered in 15 minutes ⌚ - At supermarket prices 💰 - On escooters with sustainable packaging ♻️ - Growing quickly across London, so if we aren't in your area yet keep your eyes peeled 👀 We are growing our team massively too, so if you want… Show more Looking after everything talent at Weezy 🛒 But what is Weezy? 🤔 Head to weezy.co.uk and check it out - We deliver everyday essentials, including groceries, household supplies and locally produced fruit and bread 🥬 🥖🧴 - Delivered in 15 minutes ⌚ - At supermarket prices 💰 - On escooters with sustainable packaging ♻️ - Growing quickly across London, so if we aren't in your area yet keep your eyes peeled 👀 We are growing our team massively too, so if you want to be part of it head to https://apply.workable.com/weezy/?lng=en Show less Looking after everything talent at Weezy 🛒 But what is Weezy? 🤔 Head to weezy.co.uk and check it out - We deliver everyday essentials, including groceries, household supplies and locally produced fruit and bread 🥬 🥖🧴 - Delivered in 15 minutes ⌚ - At supermarket prices 💰 - On escooters with sustainable packaging ♻️ - Growing quickly across London, so if we aren't in your area yet keep your eyes peeled 👀 We are growing our team massively too, so if you want… Show more Looking after everything talent at Weezy 🛒 But what is Weezy? 🤔 Head to weezy.co.uk and check it out - We deliver everyday essentials, including groceries, household supplies and locally produced fruit and bread 🥬 🥖🧴 - Delivered in 15 minutes ⌚ - At supermarket prices 💰 - On escooters with sustainable packaging ♻️ - Growing quickly across London, so if we aren't in your area yet keep your eyes peeled 👀 We are growing our team massively too, so if you want to be part of it head to https://apply.workable.com/weezy/?lng=en Show less

Tech Recruiter

• Jul 2019 - Feb 2021

Live roles here 👉 - https://photobox.workablejobs.com/ Unboxing Photobox blog here 👉- https://medium.com/photobox-technology-product-and-design Photobox Group is Europe’s leading digital consumer service for personalised products and gifts and parent of the Photobox, Hofmann and posterXXL brands. From photobooks and unique artwork to the very latest personalised apparel, gifts and greeting cards, our products enable customers across 15 countries to share memories, celebrate… Show more Live roles here 👉 - https://photobox.workablejobs.com/ Unboxing Photobox blog here 👉- https://medium.com/photobox-technology-product-and-design Photobox Group is Europe’s leading digital consumer service for personalised products and gifts and parent of the Photobox, Hofmann and posterXXL brands. From photobooks and unique artwork to the very latest personalised apparel, gifts and greeting cards, our products enable customers across 15 countries to share memories, celebrate great moments and inject personal expression into their everyday lives. Show less Live roles here 👉 - https://photobox.workablejobs.com/ Unboxing Photobox blog here 👉- https://medium.com/photobox-technology-product-and-design Photobox Group is Europe’s leading digital consumer service for personalised products and gifts and parent of the Photobox, Hofmann and posterXXL brands. From photobooks and unique artwork to the very latest personalised apparel, gifts and greeting cards, our products enable customers across 15 countries to share memories, celebrate… Show more Live roles here 👉 - https://photobox.workablejobs.com/ Unboxing Photobox blog here 👉- https://medium.com/photobox-technology-product-and-design Photobox Group is Europe’s leading digital consumer service for personalised products and gifts and parent of the Photobox, Hofmann and posterXXL brands. From photobooks and unique artwork to the very latest personalised apparel, gifts and greeting cards, our products enable customers across 15 countries to share memories, celebrate great moments and inject personal expression into their everyday lives. Show less

Tech Talent Partner

• Sep 2017 - Jun 2019

Finding the best tech people to build our products! WorldRemit is changing the way people send money abroad. We’ve taken something complicated and made it simple. Tap the WorldRemit app or click our website and your international transfer is made – to a bank account, cash pickup, mobile money, or airtime top-up. We send to more than 140 countries and the number is growing all the time. Using WorldRemit is easy because we do the hard bit, connecting hundreds of banks… Show more Finding the best tech people to build our products! WorldRemit is changing the way people send money abroad. We’ve taken something complicated and made it simple. Tap the WorldRemit app or click our website and your international transfer is made – to a bank account, cash pickup, mobile money, or airtime top-up. We send to more than 140 countries and the number is growing all the time. Using WorldRemit is easy because we do the hard bit, connecting hundreds of banks, money agents, mobile operators and payment systems around the world. Our customers love us: 800,000 Facebook fans and thousands of positive Trustpilot reviews. The industry is also excited about WorldRemit: Accel Partners and Technology Crossover Ventures (early backers of Facebook, Spotify and Netflix) invested $140 million and we’re a member of TechCity UK’s prestigious FutureFifty. The journey is just beginning. We believe in faster, simpler, lower-cost money transfers. That means building beautiful products and better services for our customers. Changing the world isn’t easy – so we only hire the most talented people. You need to think differently, believe in new solutions to old problems and have the drive to make them happen. Get in touch at sovenden@worldremit.com Show less Finding the best tech people to build our products! WorldRemit is changing the way people send money abroad. We’ve taken something complicated and made it simple. Tap the WorldRemit app or click our website and your international transfer is made – to a bank account, cash pickup, mobile money, or airtime top-up. We send to more than 140 countries and the number is growing all the time. Using WorldRemit is easy because we do the hard bit, connecting hundreds of banks… Show more Finding the best tech people to build our products! WorldRemit is changing the way people send money abroad. We’ve taken something complicated and made it simple. Tap the WorldRemit app or click our website and your international transfer is made – to a bank account, cash pickup, mobile money, or airtime top-up. We send to more than 140 countries and the number is growing all the time. Using WorldRemit is easy because we do the hard bit, connecting hundreds of banks, money agents, mobile operators and payment systems around the world. Our customers love us: 800,000 Facebook fans and thousands of positive Trustpilot reviews. The industry is also excited about WorldRemit: Accel Partners and Technology Crossover Ventures (early backers of Facebook, Spotify and Netflix) invested $140 million and we’re a member of TechCity UK’s prestigious FutureFifty. The journey is just beginning. We believe in faster, simpler, lower-cost money transfers. That means building beautiful products and better services for our customers. Changing the world isn’t easy – so we only hire the most talented people. You need to think differently, believe in new solutions to old problems and have the drive to make them happen. Get in touch at sovenden@worldremit.com Show less

Talent Sourcing Partner

• Aug 2016 - Sep 2017

I business partner with the CTO and Development Managers to bring in the best talent for the tech and product teams here at ZPG. Managing and improving the end-to-end process, to acquire and onboard the right talent. Decreasing the cost per hire, by hiring directly whenever possible, decreasing the time to hire, by reviewing and updating processes for each role, and greatly increasing the quality of the tech teams. Main areas I cover are: - Direct sourcing - Social… Show more I business partner with the CTO and Development Managers to bring in the best talent for the tech and product teams here at ZPG. Managing and improving the end-to-end process, to acquire and onboard the right talent. Decreasing the cost per hire, by hiring directly whenever possible, decreasing the time to hire, by reviewing and updating processes for each role, and greatly increasing the quality of the tech teams. Main areas I cover are: - Direct sourcing - Social media - Employer branding - Hosting events internally - Sponsoring events externally - End to end onboarding process To get in touch please email stef.ovenden@zpg.co.uk

Technical Recruiter

• Feb 2016 - Aug 2016

Zoopla Property Group Plc (LSE:ZPLA) is a digital media business that owns and operates some of the UK's most widely recognised and trusted online brands including Zoopla, uSwitch, PrimeLocation, and SmartNewHomes. Our mission is to provide the most useful resources for consumers and be the most effective marketing partner and lead generation engine for professionals in the property space. I am recruiting for the top tech talent across Europe to join our teams.

Senior Infrastructure Consultant

• Dec 2014 - Dec 2015

Specialisms: - DevOps / WebOps / SysOps - Systems Administrators (Linux + Windows + Unix) - Cloud Engineers / AWS Infrastructure / Azure - Infrastructure Engineers - Network Engineers and Network Administrators - Infrastructure / Solutions / Network Architects - Information Security Managers / Analysts

Infrastructure Consultant

• Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

Fundraiser

• Jul 2012 - Aug 2013