Marketing Director

• Jun 2021 - Present

Head Of Marketing

• Apr 2020 - Jun 2021

Cedar is a specialist recruitment consultancy that provides bespoke solutions to Finance, Tax and Procurement & Supply Chain leaders both within the UK and internationally.As a specialist consultancy, we are agile, flexible, innovative and our enviable track record proves we punch well above our weight when it comes to delivering appointments that last and add value.Whether recruiting for entry or board level, on a permanent or contract basis, our entire culture is based around the concept of Listen. Advise. Deliver. We listen to our clients and candidates, understand their key drivers, and then advise them as to the best approach to ensure effective delivery. This philosophy helps make sure we get it right first time.To find out more about our work or how we can assist you or your organisation please contact me on 0203 002 8050 or email me at simonl@cedarrecruitment.com.

Marketing Consultant

• Oct 2016 - Jun 2021

I'm an independent Marketing Consultant with experience across a range of industries including, Sports, Insurance, Staffing and Business Process Outsourcing. I'm able to programme manage complex marketing projects, or simply augment an existing team with expert resource across the full marketing mix. I'm an independent Marketing Consultant with experience across a range of industries including, Sports, Insurance, Staffing and Business Process Outsourcing. I'm able to programme manage complex marketing projects, or simply augment an existing team with expert resource across the full marketing mix.

Global Marketing Consultant

• Apr 2018 - Mar 2020

Head of Marketing & Business Development, Consulting Services

• Oct 2016 - Mar 2018

Talent Collective was the global consulting arm of Alexander Mann Solutions. Offering a distinctive blend of outsourcing and consulting services, partnering with clients across multiple sectors to attract, engage and retain world-class talent. Talent Collective was the global consulting arm of Alexander Mann Solutions. Offering a distinctive blend of outsourcing and consulting services, partnering with clients across multiple sectors to attract, engage and retain world-class talent.

Head of Business Development

• Nov 2014 - Oct 2016

I was responsible for lead generation, partnership relations and all aspects of Marketing and PR for this specialist cycling insurance brand. YJ was created by Cyclists who compete, coach and play an active role within the cycling and triathlon community. I was responsible for lead generation, partnership relations and all aspects of Marketing and PR for this specialist cycling insurance brand. YJ was created by Cyclists who compete, coach and play an active role within the cycling and triathlon community.

Head of EMEA Marketing

• Aug 2012 - Nov 2014

Leading the team responsible for Marketing and Communications for Europe and APAC. We engaged clients through deep industry analysis, reporting our findings through our bi-monthly Think Tank series. Cielo, formerly Pinstripe & Ochre House, is a market leading Talent Management & Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) organisation. Cielo partner with many of the world's leading brands and are ranked 3rd in the leading industry Analyst league table for customer service. Leading the team responsible for Marketing and Communications for Europe and APAC. We engaged clients through deep industry analysis, reporting our findings through our bi-monthly Think Tank series. Cielo, formerly Pinstripe & Ochre House, is a market leading Talent Management & Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) organisation. Cielo partner with many of the world's leading brands and are ranked 3rd in the leading industry Analyst league table for customer service.

Solutions Director

• Jul 2010 - Aug 2012

Part of the Solutions Design team responsible for the definition and presentation of Hays value propositions, products and services in response to formal requests by clients and to opportunities identified by Hays Corporate Sales. Providing product expertise, process management and governance to the formal sales process to enable Hays to secure profitable new business. My role encompassed the Marketing of Hays Resource Management including the design and delivery of the marketing and engagement strategies targeted at existing and prospective customers, analysts and advisors. Hays provides HR solutions aimed at reducing cost and time to hire, whilst safeguarding against risk and improving compliance through full recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), managed service (MSP), or just a part of the process.

Operations Director

• Jan 2009 - Jul 2010

Now Staffing 360 Solutions - Initio International was created at the start of 2010 following an MBO from Faro Recruitment Group. With successful businesses in the US (Monroe Staffing), Spain (ALG Consultores) and the recent acquisition of Longbridge Recruitment (UK) Ltd a leading professional recruitment brand. • One of three Directors to form the MBO team • Strategy creation for Initio International recruitment group • Responsible for the creation and maintenance of Initio International's brand, marketing and online presence. • Responsible for hiring the new UK executive team through search and Rec2Rec • Creation of branding and communication plans for the group and Longbridge • Responsible for the back-office functions of Longbridge Recruitment (UK) Ltd and Initio International Ltd

Marketing Director

• Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

Spring Group plc is an international staffing consultancy, operating a multi-brand strategy, with a global network of offices spanning, UK, Europe, USA and Asia Pacific. As a member of the board, my remit was to re-establish Marketing as a key component within Spring Group, restructure the brand strategy and improve the group's online presence. Spring Group plc is an international staffing consultancy, operating a multi-brand strategy, with a global network of offices spanning, UK, Europe, USA and Asia Pacific. As a member of the board, my remit was to re-establish Marketing as a key component within Spring Group, restructure the brand strategy and improve the group's online presence.

Marketing & Communications

• Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

The Randstad Group is the second largest temporary and permanent employment HR services provider in the world. I was seconded from Martin Ward Anderson to work for the parent company in the Netherlands on the relaunch of randstad.com The Randstad Group is the second largest temporary and permanent employment HR services provider in the world. I was seconded from Martin Ward Anderson to work for the parent company in the Netherlands on the relaunch of randstad.com

Senior Marketing Manager

• 2000 - 2006

Robert Walters plc is one of the world's leading specialist professional recruitment consultancies with 38 offices spanning 17 countries. Having worked in Marketing and IT at Robert Walters, my role as Business Information Manager provided an interface between the two. I was directly responsible for the data management dept, overseeing the front office recruitment system, whilst also managing the web development team. Robert Walters plc is one of the world's leading specialist professional recruitment consultancies with 38 offices spanning 17 countries. Having worked in Marketing and IT at Robert Walters, my role as Business Information Manager provided an interface between the two. I was directly responsible for the data management dept, overseeing the front office recruitment system, whilst also managing the web development team.

Marketing Manager

• 1998 - 2000

FSS is a leading financial recruitment consultancy specialising in the Banking & Financial Services, Commerce & Industry, Not for Profit and Technology sectors. FSS is a leading financial recruitment consultancy specialising in the Banking & Financial Services, Commerce & Industry, Not for Profit and Technology sectors.