Experience

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  Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd

  • Non Executive Director

    • Apr 2019 - Present

    Ex-Mil Recruitment work exclusively with candidates who have served in any of the tri-services. We are a candidate focused recruiter who are looking to make a difference in the way people transition from the military to civilian life and then continue to build a career. We have specialists who cover, telecoms, cybersecurity, logistics, medical, security, construction and engineering.

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  Be More Recruitment

  • London, England, United Kingdom

  • Director

    • Jul 2020 - Jan 2024
    • London, England, United Kingdom

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  Gtex Future Vision Ltd

  • Director

    • Jul 2020 - Jan 2024

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  Growing Together eXponentially Ltd

  • London, United Kingdom

  • NED / Consultant / Mentor / Coach

    • Oct 2017 - Jan 2024
    • London, United Kingdom

    An experienced and accomplished Non-Executive Director supporting SMEs with growth, cash flow management, corporate governance & compliance, recruitment & retention and coaching & mentoring.Currently working with start up businesses within the recruitment industry and personal development & training industries.

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  D1 Recruitment Ltd

  • Director

    • Oct 2020 - Jan 2023

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  COO Forum

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Chapter Director

    • Jan 2019 - Jan 2022
    • London, United Kingdom

    Founded the London Chapter of the COO Forum, an international association providing professional development for Second-in-Command Executives through peer-to-peer collaboration, education, forums and networking. As the London Chapter Director, Geoff is recognised as an established executive coach and facilitator, promoting a supportive environment for the exchange of ideas.

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  Peesting

  • London, England, United Kingdom

  • Director

    • Nov 2019 - Sep 2021
    • London, England, United Kingdom

    Peesting® is an antibiotic free treatment for women with UTIs and cystitis. It works in a systematic way to immediately calm the burning pain and then restore and maintain a healthy bladder.Peesting® is a registered trademark owned by Nutra Cure Ltd.My role is to assist in taking the product from concept to a viable business.

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  Jobs 2 Go

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Managing Director

    • Nov 2016 - Aug 2017
    • London, United Kingdom

    Jobs2Go are a London based staffing agency specialising in recruiting professional, hardworking and charismatic staff for roles within the hospitality sector. Throughout our 15 year history we have worked with some of the biggest names in the industry alongside working at the country’s most prestigious events such as The Royal Henley Regatta and the Farnborough Air Show; the company is not only contracted to work at large corporate events however, with an extensive portfolio of smaller, private events for individuals including weddings and parties, Jobs2Go has staffing solutions for all requirements.

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  The Hales Group Ltd

  • Newmarket

  • Director of Operations

    • Feb 2015 - Aug 2016
    • Newmarket

    The Hales Group are a long standing, successful, independent recruiter with 18 locations in the East of England. We are in an exciting phase of our growth strategy with four distinct divisions which are all growing with or ahead of the market.My role is to lead the expansion of our Employment Services Division which covers contract, permanent and temporary recruitment across a wide range of sectors including industrial, commercial, engineering, construction and care. The division currently has 50 staff based at 9 locations throughout East Anglia and the East Midlands.

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  Reed Specialist Recruitment

  • Business Manager

    • Jul 2008 - Feb 2015

    Took over an underperforming business unit and introduced structured management systems to promote growth during a period of recession and instabilityWorking to strict KPI's covering all aspects of the sales cycleRecruitment, retention, coaching and mentoring of staffProactive outbound salesClient presentations on a local and national levelPrepare and implement business plan for strategic growth of business

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  Osprey Index Ltd

  • Contracts Manager

    • Apr 2006 - Jun 2008

    In April 2006 the trading names of 4exforces and 3inity were amalgamated within the Osprey Index Ltd framework and part of this process required me to run the existing contracts until renewal.This role was as an independent consultant in IT & telecoms running contract teams for the NATO NC3A programme throughout EuropeEnsuring all contractors are fully compliant with NATO Secret clearanceResponsible for the tendering process for new contracts and renewal of existing ones

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  4exforces Ltd

  • Operations Director

    • Jan 2004 - Apr 2006

    Predominately responsible for the growth of the business from start up, involving staff recruitment, training and retention and salesNegotiated contracts within the security industry, steering the company through the Security Industry Authority directive and ensuring the company and all its workers were compliant with the new statutory legislation Successfully organised training initiatives to ensure all operatives obtained accreditation with the SIAIntroduced working practices in partnership with clients to promote good working practice under SIA guidelinesResponsible for the running of a major security contract with a Middle Eastern Royal Family supplying over 30 on site manned guarding personnel with over 30 active Close Protection personnel working as protective security details to high profile members of the family

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  3inity Staffing Ltd

  • Managing Director

    • Jan 2001 - Apr 2006

    Responsible for all aspects of the business from start up to £3 million turnover with 6 staffRecruitment Company focusing on industrial and driving contract and temporary staffResponsible for bidding, winning and running major industrial contract; supplying over 60 refuse operatives

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  Recruitment Express Ltd

  • General Manager

    • Mar 1998 - Nov 2000

    Responsible for all aspects of the business from start up to 4 branch outlet with 20 staffRecruitment Company focusing on high street presence supplying permanent and temporary staff to diverse client baseResponsible for staff recruitment with focus on training and development of individuals to encourage staff retention

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  Brook Street Bureau plc

  • Branch Manager

    • Jun 1995 - Apr 1998

    Responsible for the smooth running of the branch and meeting all sales targetsRecruitment Company focusing on office workers from administrators to secretaries

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  Various Financial Institutions

  • Senior Dealer

    • Sep 1977 - Apr 1995

    Global specialist in currency trading with specific responsibility of the French Franc

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  Prebon Yamane Ltd

  • Senior Foreign Exchange Money Broker

    • Jan 1992 - Jan 1995

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  Bank Julius Baer

  • Senior Foreign Exchange Dealer

    • Jan 1991 - Jan 1992

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  Standard & Chartered Bank

  • Head Dealer European Desk

    • Jan 1983 - Jan 1991

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  Philadelphia National Bank

  • Junior Dealer

    • Jan 1982 - Jan 1983

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  Bankers Trust Company

  • Foreign Exchange Clerk

    • Jan 1979 - Jan 1980

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  National Westminster Bank

  • Settlements Clerk

    • Jan 1977 - Jan 1979