David Murphy
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Matt Conkie
I was recently a candidate for a role that David was working on. Throughout the process he kept me fully updated with regular updates on exactly where we up to. He provided me with as much information as he was able to and made sure I was fully prepared for every interview. At the end of the process I was offered the role but was also offered another role at the same time. In this situation I found David to be extremely professional and his main concern was that I chose the option that was best for me. He provided me with advice, was open and honest as to his own thoughts and provided tips on how to evaluate the roles on offer in order to reach a decision. I eventually opted for the other role and David fully respected my decision and wished me all the best. I can't recommend him highly enough and wouldn't hesistate to work with him again as either a candidate or an employer.
Gary Cartwright PhD
David was working to fill a GM role for a global flavour company. The role was so new, that a full role description was not yet compiled, however David described the requirements of the role perfectly and had a deep understanding of the clients needs. Two interviews with senior managers later and the role was mine. All within two weeks. It was a perfect match. David was pivotal in negotiating my remuneration package. A true professional with high integrity. I would not hesitate in recommending David for any recruitment needs that a client may have.
Matt Conkie
I was recently a candidate for a role that David was working on. Throughout the process he kept me fully updated with regular updates on exactly where we up to. He provided me with as much information as he was able to and made sure I was fully prepared for every interview. At the end of the process I was offered the role but was also offered another role at the same time. In this situation I found David to be extremely professional and his main concern was that I chose the option that was best for me. He provided me with advice, was open and honest as to his own thoughts and provided tips on how to evaluate the roles on offer in order to reach a decision. I eventually opted for the other role and David fully respected my decision and wished me all the best. I can't recommend him highly enough and wouldn't hesistate to work with him again as either a candidate or an employer.
Gary Cartwright PhD
David was working to fill a GM role for a global flavour company. The role was so new, that a full role description was not yet compiled, however David described the requirements of the role perfectly and had a deep understanding of the clients needs. Two interviews with senior managers later and the role was mine. All within two weeks. It was a perfect match. David was pivotal in negotiating my remuneration package. A true professional with high integrity. I would not hesitate in recommending David for any recruitment needs that a client may have.
Matt Conkie
I was recently a candidate for a role that David was working on. Throughout the process he kept me fully updated with regular updates on exactly where we up to. He provided me with as much information as he was able to and made sure I was fully prepared for every interview. At the end of the process I was offered the role but was also offered another role at the same time. In this situation I found David to be extremely professional and his main concern was that I chose the option that was best for me. He provided me with advice, was open and honest as to his own thoughts and provided tips on how to evaluate the roles on offer in order to reach a decision. I eventually opted for the other role and David fully respected my decision and wished me all the best. I can't recommend him highly enough and wouldn't hesistate to work with him again as either a candidate or an employer.
Gary Cartwright PhD
David was working to fill a GM role for a global flavour company. The role was so new, that a full role description was not yet compiled, however David described the requirements of the role perfectly and had a deep understanding of the clients needs. Two interviews with senior managers later and the role was mine. All within two weeks. It was a perfect match. David was pivotal in negotiating my remuneration package. A true professional with high integrity. I would not hesitate in recommending David for any recruitment needs that a client may have.
Matt Conkie
I was recently a candidate for a role that David was working on. Throughout the process he kept me fully updated with regular updates on exactly where we up to. He provided me with as much information as he was able to and made sure I was fully prepared for every interview. At the end of the process I was offered the role but was also offered another role at the same time. In this situation I found David to be extremely professional and his main concern was that I chose the option that was best for me. He provided me with advice, was open and honest as to his own thoughts and provided tips on how to evaluate the roles on offer in order to reach a decision. I eventually opted for the other role and David fully respected my decision and wished me all the best. I can't recommend him highly enough and wouldn't hesistate to work with him again as either a candidate or an employer.
Gary Cartwright PhD
David was working to fill a GM role for a global flavour company. The role was so new, that a full role description was not yet compiled, however David described the requirements of the role perfectly and had a deep understanding of the clients needs. Two interviews with senior managers later and the role was mine. All within two weeks. It was a perfect match. David was pivotal in negotiating my remuneration package. A true professional with high integrity. I would not hesitate in recommending David for any recruitment needs that a client may have.
Experience
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Professional Security
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United Kingdom
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Security and Investigations
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400 - 500 Employee
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Chief of Talent
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Sep 2021 - Present
Professional Security was established in 2005. The business has been through a transformational change over the last 2 years, and we now have established Guarding & Hospitality arms.We provide our clients with full nationwide coverage and cover client deployments across England, Wales and Scotland. Our people are our priority and our biggest asset - we have a database of over 150,000 registered personnel and hundreds of new applicants each week. We are passionate about working with exceptional people and we now have an extensive management infrastructure in place with a wealth of retail, guarding and hospitality experience.We put our clients first. We have some amazing partners, ranging from stand alone independent operators all the way up to the large PLC's. Whatever the scale of the client’s business, Professional Security is a great current and future fit.Compliance is at the heart of our company and to back this up, we have an extensive suite of accreditations including ACS for Guarding and Door Supervision, and a wide range of trade memberships including IPSA and UK Hospitality.We aspire for our people to enjoy the journey whilst working for Professional. We celebrate the wins and have a big ambition to continue to focus on our staff engagement and well-being program. Check out our social to see what we have been up to!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKProfSecTwitter: https://twitter.com/ProfSecInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalsecurity
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Monocle International
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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L&D Manager
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Apr 2019 - Sep 2021
Full responsibility for the 3 following areas of the business:1) Internal Recruitment - attracting the best and most appropriate people to our business who we believe will add value to the services we offer to our clients and candidates.2) Onboarding and Induction - making sure that particularly during the first 6 months of employment (and certainly beyond that on a continued basis), I ensure that people enjoy working for the company, are clear about our proposition (internally and externally) and new starters are as informed as possible on everything relevant to them in their role. 3) Learning and Development - training for all existing employees who each have personalised plans, tailored specifically to their requirements, to enable them to progress upward within the business, as well as getting the most out of their existing roles.
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Business Manager
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Jan 2017 - Apr 2019
Monocle International is an Executive Search firm focused on meeting the modern day demands of our clients operating within global markets. Since the acquisition of Vitae Selection by Hudson James in 2017 both firms have worked in collaboration to create a unified proposition which is in line with their markets as well as client needs. The formation of Monocle International represents this partnership bringing added capability, resources and insight. Monocle International specialises in senior management and leadership positions. We advise and assist organisations by providing talent solutions for their current or future needs. Our teams are industry specific and built from extensive research and market knowledge gained through delivering significant international assignments.We offer the following solutions: Executive Search, Exclusive Supplier Agreements, Leadership Process Outsourcing, Succession Planning, Talent Mapping, Candidate Profiling, Leadership development, Feasibility Studies, Perception Audits and Organisational Transformation.
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CSG Talent
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Business Manager
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Oct 2010 - Jan 2017
Established in 2003, the Combined Selection Group source the world’s best talent for clients in over 50 countries globally, offering recruitment solutions in permanent, contract and executive search.Operating from 10 international offices with regional hubs across the UK, Europe, US and APAC. Our Vision is to be the first and continuous choice, when managing both our clients’ global talent needs and candidates' long term careers. Focusing on six major Practice areas of Built Environment, Consumer, Energy, Health & Social Care, Industrial Technology and Life Science sectors. The company was formed in 2003 and in 2015 a rebrand brought together six previously separate recruitment brands (Blue Marble, BW Penman, Core Consulting, Core Care, Rilwood Associates and Whiterock Executive) under one new brand, CSG – The Global Talent Experts.I continued to forge a strong reputation within the Ingredients sector and built a team of consultants and researchers within the wider Consumer industry (covering Food, Non-Food FMCG and Ingredients).
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Business Consultant
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Aug 2010 - Jun 2014
Rilwood Associates (forming part of CSG) was a specialist UK-based search and selection firm working with global organisations, individuals and partners, to deliver a range of highly effective recruitment solutions. Using the collective knowledge within our experienced teams I was able to understand our client's talent acquisition requirements and ensure these were met or exceeded. Established in 2003, Rilwood was able to build an enviable reputation as an outstanding firm of individuals committed to; business and recruitment excellence, clarity of thought, providing a values-driven proposition and focus on delivering positive, sustainable results for clients and candidates.I personally worked within the Consumer division, initially working with big blue chip brands in the FMCG sector and then becoming a Senior Consultant within the Ingredients sector.
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Various Companies
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United States
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700 & Above Employee
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Field Sales Representative
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Nov 2008 - Sep 2010
Following graduation I spent a couple of years in various sales/logistics positions. I benefited from the experience gained within the Commercial (Internal and External Sales) and Supply Chain functions in different companies. This knowledge, particularly from the sales roles, gave me a good initial grounding for the career in recruitment I embarked upon. Following graduation I spent a couple of years in various sales/logistics positions. I benefited from the experience gained within the Commercial (Internal and External Sales) and Supply Chain functions in different companies. This knowledge, particularly from the sales roles, gave me a good initial grounding for the career in recruitment I embarked upon.
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Saffron Building Society
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Customer Service Assistant
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Jun 2004 - Sep 2008
Out of term holiday cover whilst studying at University. Out of term holiday cover whilst studying at University.
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Education
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2004 - 2008
University of Kent
2:1, Economics -
2002 - 2004
The Bishop's Stortford High School
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