Experience

The Recruitment Lab

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Branch Manager

  • May 2020 - Present

  The Recruitment Lab is a cutting edge independent recruitment agency providing employers with temporary and permanent recruitment solutions. We believe in building relationships. We believe in making a positive difference to those we work with and we believe client and candidate experience is as important as the final result. As Branch Manager, I deal with clients and candidates with the aim of giving them the most personable service possible. Get in touch:… Show more The Recruitment Lab is a cutting edge independent recruitment agency providing employers with temporary and permanent recruitment solutions. We believe in building relationships. We believe in making a positive difference to those we work with and we believe client and candidate experience is as important as the final result. As Branch Manager, I deal with clients and candidates with the aim of giving them the most personable service possible. Get in touch: dan@therecruitmentlab.co.uk Discovering talent is our talent. Show less The Recruitment Lab is a cutting edge independent recruitment agency providing employers with temporary and permanent recruitment solutions. We believe in building relationships. We believe in making a positive difference to those we work with and we believe client and candidate experience is as important as the final result. As Branch Manager, I deal with clients and candidates with the aim of giving them the most personable service possible. Get in touch:… Show more The Recruitment Lab is a cutting edge independent recruitment agency providing employers with temporary and permanent recruitment solutions. We believe in building relationships. We believe in making a positive difference to those we work with and we believe client and candidate experience is as important as the final result. As Branch Manager, I deal with clients and candidates with the aim of giving them the most personable service possible. Get in touch: dan@therecruitmentlab.co.uk Discovering talent is our talent. Show less



Red Flag Recruitment LTD

• Recruitment Team Manager

  • May 2018 - Apr 2020

  As the Recruitment Team Manager at a busy, well known and established recruitment agency, l worked closely with our successful team of recruiters to manage sourcing, interviewing and employment processes. I have a strong recruitment background and experience in screening and evaluating candidates. In this role I managed the 360-recruitment process to ensure we hired qualified employees and made effective decisions quickly. My responsibilities included: • Updating and designing… Show more As the Recruitment Team Manager at a busy, well known and established recruitment agency, l worked closely with our successful team of recruiters to manage sourcing, interviewing and employment processes. I have a strong recruitment background and experience in screening and evaluating candidates. In this role I managed the 360-recruitment process to ensure we hired qualified employees and made effective decisions quickly. My responsibilities included: • Updating and designing new recruiting procedures (e.g. job application and onboarding processes.) • Supervising the recruiting team and reporting on their performance. • Implementing new sourcing methods (e.g. social recruiting and job-board searches.) • Researching and choosing job advertising options. • Advising hiring managers on interviewing techniques. • Recommending ways to improve The Red Flag Recruitment LTD brand. • Coordinating with department managers to forecast future hiring needs. • Participating in job fairs and career events. • Building the company’s professional network through relationships with HR professionals, clients and other business partners.

• Senior Consultant

  • Oct 2014 - May 2018

  As a Senior Consultant I had responsibility both client and candidate side, resourcing and administration duties as well as leading a team of Consultants and Resourcers. I also had payroll responsibility and am familiar with payroll systems and processes as well as employment law.



Uckfield FM

• Uckfield

• Radio Presenter

  • 2007 - Dec 2017

  Uckfield FM is an independent local radio station operating out of Uckfield and available to listen to on 105fm or online. A commercially successful radio station with a large listener base I have had responsibility presenting my own program, co-hosting with others as well as working with the news team. I presented my own specialist music program for a number of years, building up a large listenership as well as winning an award voted for by listeners. I have extensive knowledge of a… Show more Uckfield FM is an independent local radio station operating out of Uckfield and available to listen to on 105fm or online. A commercially successful radio station with a large listener base I have had responsibility presenting my own program, co-hosting with others as well as working with the news team. I presented my own specialist music program for a number of years, building up a large listenership as well as winning an award voted for by listeners. I have extensive knowledge of a working, on-air studio as well as the Myriad operating system and can present a live program. I also have a vast music knowledge with my shows particularly focusing on newer releases. I have a portfolio of radio work available to listen to. Show less Uckfield FM is an independent local radio station operating out of Uckfield and available to listen to on 105fm or online. A commercially successful radio station with a large listener base I have had responsibility presenting my own program, co-hosting with others as well as working with the news team. I presented my own specialist music program for a number of years, building up a large listenership as well as winning an award voted for by listeners. I have extensive knowledge of a… Show more Uckfield FM is an independent local radio station operating out of Uckfield and available to listen to on 105fm or online. A commercially successful radio station with a large listener base I have had responsibility presenting my own program, co-hosting with others as well as working with the news team. I presented my own specialist music program for a number of years, building up a large listenership as well as winning an award voted for by listeners. I have extensive knowledge of a working, on-air studio as well as the Myriad operating system and can present a live program. I also have a vast music knowledge with my shows particularly focusing on newer releases. I have a portfolio of radio work available to listen to. Show less



Printers Playhouse

• Eastbourne

• Bookings Manager

  • Apr 2016 - Sep 2016

  Printers Playhouse is a live music venue and theatre space breaking new ground in Eastbourne. Showcasing local and global talent and new music Printers has live music on four nights a week. As Bookings Manager I sourced, negotiated and booked all live music events. Printers Playhouse is a live music venue and theatre space breaking new ground in Eastbourne. Showcasing local and global talent and new music Printers has live music on four nights a week. As Bookings Manager I sourced, negotiated and booked all live music events.



WH Smith Retail

• Brighton and Uckfield

• Supervisor and Sales Adviser

  • Jul 2013 - Oct 2014

  WH Smith, and its subsidiary British Bookshops, are leading retail outlets for books and magazines. Starting as a Sales Adviser I worked my way up to Supervisor level at one of the flagship stores in Brighton. With a vast knowledge of the retail environment; including back office and senior duties, I have experience in managing people and running a store. WH Smith, and its subsidiary British Bookshops, are leading retail outlets for books and magazines. Starting as a Sales Adviser I worked my way up to Supervisor level at one of the flagship stores in Brighton. With a vast knowledge of the retail environment; including back office and senior duties, I have experience in managing people and running a store.



Juice 107.2 Radio

• Brighton, United Kingdom

• News Contributor

  • Jul 2013 - Jan 2014

  Juice was Brighton's leading independent radio station servicing the city and the rest of Sussex. Working closely with the head of news I recorded voicers and interviews, sourced stories, edited bulletins for on-air use and created packages for presenters. I have experience working with a successful, professional radio station creating copy and media for live usage. Juice was Brighton's leading independent radio station servicing the city and the rest of Sussex. Working closely with the head of news I recorded voicers and interviews, sourced stories, edited bulletins for on-air use and created packages for presenters. I have experience working with a successful, professional radio station creating copy and media for live usage.



Canterbury Christ Church University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2013

  I graduated with a BA Honours Multimedia Journalism degree from Canterbury Christ Church University; I have a passion for radio, magazine design and critical writing. The course gave me experience in every major piece of software and equipment used in professional journalism and has proven my skills both individually and as part of a team working to deadline. I graduated with a BA Honours Multimedia Journalism degree from Canterbury Christ Church University; I have a passion for radio, magazine design and critical writing. The course gave me experience in every major piece of software and equipment used in professional journalism and has proven my skills both individually and as part of a team working to deadline.



The Fly Magazine

• London

• Print Contributor

  • 2012 - 2012

  The Fly was, formerly, the leading music publication in the UK; given away for free at independent music outlets and reaching a circulation high of 70,000 before its untimely closure in 2014. Working directly with the Editor and senior staff I created original copy for use in both the print magazine and accompanying website. This involved writing original pieces, conducting interviews and reviews (Everything Everything and Foals being two prevalent examples.) I had work published and… Show more The Fly was, formerly, the leading music publication in the UK; given away for free at independent music outlets and reaching a circulation high of 70,000 before its untimely closure in 2014. Working directly with the Editor and senior staff I created original copy for use in both the print magazine and accompanying website. This involved writing original pieces, conducting interviews and reviews (Everything Everything and Foals being two prevalent examples.) I had work published and have knowledge of the day-to-day running of a professional working magazine. Show less The Fly was, formerly, the leading music publication in the UK; given away for free at independent music outlets and reaching a circulation high of 70,000 before its untimely closure in 2014. Working directly with the Editor and senior staff I created original copy for use in both the print magazine and accompanying website. This involved writing original pieces, conducting interviews and reviews (Everything Everything and Foals being two prevalent examples.) I had work published and… Show more The Fly was, formerly, the leading music publication in the UK; given away for free at independent music outlets and reaching a circulation high of 70,000 before its untimely closure in 2014. Working directly with the Editor and senior staff I created original copy for use in both the print magazine and accompanying website. This involved writing original pieces, conducting interviews and reviews (Everything Everything and Foals being two prevalent examples.) I had work published and have knowledge of the day-to-day running of a professional working magazine. Show less