Experience

Taurus Global Search

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

• Director

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  Manchester, England, United Kingdom Taurus Global Search (TGS) is a specialist recruitment and talent acquisition consulting company focusing on the UK and International chemicals, oil & gas, and energy sectors. Our philosophy is to build strategic, trusted partnerships with clients and candidates based on providing a quality, transparent and collaborative service. We believe the essence of recruitment is about people and partnerships and not revenue and figures on boards, as such our key focus is to help people further… Show more Taurus Global Search (TGS) is a specialist recruitment and talent acquisition consulting company focusing on the UK and International chemicals, oil & gas, and energy sectors. Our philosophy is to build strategic, trusted partnerships with clients and candidates based on providing a quality, transparent and collaborative service. We believe the essence of recruitment is about people and partnerships and not revenue and figures on boards, as such our key focus is to help people further their careers and to partner with companies to source excellent candidates for their organisations. Our services consist of: • Contingent permanent recruitment • Project hire recruitment • Retained/executive search • Talent acquisition consulting such as talent mapping and compensation & benefits studies If you are a company looking to partner will a truly collaborative and quality driven recruitment company or an individual looking to further you career please contact me. Email - ken.meaney@taurusgs.co.uk Web site - www.taurusgs.co.uk Twitter - @GlobalTaurus Show less



First Recruitment Group

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

• Director of Recruitment Operations

  • May 2015 - Sep 2020

  United Kingdom First Recruitment Group has been helping clients to recruit the right people into contract, temporary and permanent roles since 1997. From the HQ in the UK, we work Nationally and Internationally through our in-country offices in Singapore, Thailand, UAE, Australia, India, Ghana, Kenya, and Albania. We are made up of 3 businesses. First Recruitment, Talascend International and Operam Managed Solutions . We specialise in technical and non technical recruitment within the Oil & Gas, Energy… Show more First Recruitment Group has been helping clients to recruit the right people into contract, temporary and permanent roles since 1997. From the HQ in the UK, we work Nationally and Internationally through our in-country offices in Singapore, Thailand, UAE, Australia, India, Ghana, Kenya, and Albania. We are made up of 3 businesses. First Recruitment, Talascend International and Operam Managed Solutions . We specialise in technical and non technical recruitment within the Oil & Gas, Energy & Power, Infrastructure, Chemicals, Water, Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defence, Rail, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Technology and Commercial sectors. I was responsible for First Recruitment Groups global contract and permanent recruitment delivery, directly leading all recruitment and account management staff across all of the above markets and regions. Also responsible for driving new business opportunities from existing and target clients across all market sectors. The services we offer are: Contract and project hire recruitment Payroll, visa and mobilisation services Contingent permanent recruitment Locations: Our headquarters are based in the UK, with in-country offices in Singapore, Thailand, Ghana, Kenya, Australia, Abu Dhabi, India and Albania. Show less



Brunel

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Manager - Europe

  • Apr 2014 - May 2015

  Manchester Business Manager for mainland Europe and UK, responsible for driving sales strategy, business development and client delivery throughout the whole of Europe to maximise opportunities, increase our market share and cross sell Brunel's global expertise.

• General Manager - Global Recruitment Centre

  • Sep 2011 - Apr 2014

  Manchester, United Kingdom Brunel is a global provider of business services specializing in the Oil & Gas industry. Since our incorporation in 1975, we have developed into an international group with over 8,000 employees and an annual turnover of over €1.5 billion, operating from our own international network of more than 100 offices in 40 countries. I was responsible for the initial set up, hiring strategy and implementation of the Global Recruitment Centre; a new business concept and delivery model for… Show more Brunel is a global provider of business services specializing in the Oil & Gas industry. Since our incorporation in 1975, we have developed into an international group with over 8,000 employees and an annual turnover of over €1.5 billion, operating from our own international network of more than 100 offices in 40 countries. I was responsible for the initial set up, hiring strategy and implementation of the Global Recruitment Centre; a new business concept and delivery model for Brunel Energy. Initial responsibilities included: •Hiring strategy / business planning •Office selection, fit out hard / soft furnishings and IT / Telephony systems •Production / implementation of on-boarding and induction procedures for new starters •Implementation of salary, benefits and reward arrangements •Production / implementation of back office / admin policies and procedures •Production / implementation of HR policies and programmes •Implementation of delivery model for discipline specific Contract and Permanent hire teams •Integration of GRC within Brunel’s global office network / business •Extensive global travel presenting concept and delivery model to Brunel’s’ major hubs Ongoing responsibilities included: •Daily Operational and financial responsibilities (reporting to Regional and Board Directors) •Managing 30x Recruitment Team Leaders and Recruiters, 1x HR Manager, 4x back office / admin staff, 4x online vacancy application handlers and 1x Technical Systems Analyst •Recruitment Management •Training and development for existing staff •Performance management including promotions, disciplinary and dismissal processes •Business development within Brunel Energy and external client base •On-going self appraisal and analysis to highlight lessons learned improvement plans



Wilde Recruitment Limited

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

• Senior Recruitment Consultant

  • Jan 2007 - Aug 2011

  Manchester, England, United Kingdom I recruited contract and permanent professionals for the Global Oil&Gas and Power Generation EPC, Plant Owners and Consulting Engineering markets, this covered both technical engineering, office based commercial and project controls and design positions.