Experience

Diversify

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

• Founder & CEO

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  Founded in 2022 Diversify is an agency specialising in bridging the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion gap in the professional world. We specialise in finding and developing diverse talent from a variety of backgrounds. At our core, we believe the solution to sustained DEI change is a holistic end to end one. We were founded with the mission of firstly making it easier for businesses to connect with and hire talented candidates from underrepresented communities, specifically (BAME) and Muslim communities. Second to work with UK businesses to create something that has never existed before – a fully transparent, fair, and equal working world. We offer a range of programs designed to address disparities in the workplace: 🌟 Widening Participation: Guiding underrepresented students towards thriving careers. 🌟 Early Careers: Attracting diverse talent to enrich graduate programs. 🌟 Recruitment: Source diverse excellence for senior positions. 🌟 DEI Training: Equip organisations with the mindsets and skills to lead inclusively. 🌟 Inclusive Culture Consulting: Assisting in identifying and surmounting biases. Our work is inspired by our passion and commitment to social justice and the belief that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to succeed. We are proud to be part of a movement that is driving positive change in the professional world, and we are dedicated to continuing to work towards a more inclusive and equitable future. We believe that diverse teams are not only more innovative and productive, but also reflect the changing demographics of our society and the global economy. Together, let's build a stronger, more diverse workforce and shape a brighter future. Show less



The Aziz Foundation

• United Kingdom
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Aziz Foundation Scholar

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  Fully funded Scholarship award to study an MA Culture, Diaspora & Ethnicity and research Race, Identity and Belonging in Post-War Britain at Birkbeck, University of London. Fully funded Scholarship award to study an MA Culture, Diaspora & Ethnicity and research Race, Identity and Belonging in Post-War Britain at Birkbeck, University of London.



Muslim Employment Charter

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Faith Inclusion Lead

  • Aug 2023 - Present



Black Antelope Law

• United Kingdom
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of CSR

  • Sep 2023 - Present



Modulr

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Lead Resourcing Business Partner

  • Apr 2022 - Nov 2022

  As the Talent Lead/Lead Business resourcing partner I was responsible for the success of the entire recruitment process. I built and managed a high-performing team of 5 Talent Partners that were able to deliver on Modulr's strategic talent agenda. The individual achieved a 70% increase in candidate hires compared to the previous 6-month period. I successfully led an international talent acquisition team through a transformation by engaging them around a clear vision, helping them focus on the service of delivery, and maintaining a sustainable workload. I operated in a senior technology advisory/consulting capacity, providing support to executives and managing stakeholder relationships. I designed selection and assessment processes, anticipated future hiring challenges, and managed key talent projects. I also improved the hiring process by using data-driven approaches and worked with the marketing team to implement a GTM plan for employer branding. I successfully reduced time to offer, time to hire, increased acceptance rate and candidates interviewed, and eliminated agency spend. Overall, my leadership significantly improved Modulr's talent acquisition function. Show less



Ericsson

• Sweden
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Talent Acquisition Lead

  • Jul 2021 - Apr 2022

  As a Lead Talent Partner for UKI and Nordics, as well as for Business Area Technologies and New Business, my focus is on recruiting technology and senior hires. I have successfully conducted executive searches for C-Level positions, including the recruitment of a CTO IOT and a number of Head of candidates. In my role, I manage end-to-end full-cycle recruitment for Technology roles, partnering with operational management teams to create hiring plans and advise on recruitment strategy and processes. I oversaw and supervises a sourcing team of 4 who are responsible for technology candidate sourcing across the account. My key strength lay in providing technology MI and data to stakeholders, senior managers, and colleagues, particularly insights on salary/compensation, job title, experience, and location. I also supervises key talent projects to help attract, interview, and hire diverse candidates. As a skilled recruitment professional, I managed multiple recruitment campaigns and have taken responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of the recruitment process. I have built volume talent pipelines by using a variety of effective sourcing strategies such as LinkedIn Recruiter, X-ray Boolean, Github, and have delivered training sessions to recruiters on how to best use these tools. My active promotion of the employer brand is through close collaboration with the respective Employer Brand team and ongoing online advertising, networking, and other events. I am also a coach and mentor to the wider Talent team, introducing best practices and training more junior colleagues. Show less



Korn Ferry

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Talent Lead

  • Jan 2021 - Apr 2022



Avast

• Czechia
• Computer and Network Security
• 700 & Above Employee

• Tech Talent Lead

  • Sep 2020 - Jul 2021

  As a seasoned Talent Acquisition professional, I have been responsible for End-to-End hiring across multiple disciplines including engineering, operations, and commercial functions. My expertise in proactively headhunting candidates using effective sourcing strategies has enabled me to build talent pipelines and maintain them for future hires. Partnering with HR and hiring teams, I have been instrumental in engaging in strategic workforce planning across the organization. This has helped me develop a detailed recruitment strategy and agree on clear prioritization of roles and target hiring timelines. I have also developed a plan with target timelines for building a pipeline of interested applicants and target hire dates for each role. In line with the wider business culture, I have focused on building an effective Employee Value Proposition (EVP). I believe in using external benchmarking to appropriately update processes and benefits to attract top talent. As part of my commitment to developing strategic partnerships to enhance channels for talent acquisition, I have a specific focus on early careers. By building an MI-led approach to talent acquisition, I have been able to successfully hire 19 candidates, including a key strategic director and senior director level roles. Throughout my career, I have remained passionate about talent acquisition and take pride in my ability to attract the best talent for my organization. My success in delivering successful hiring outcomes is rooted in my ability to combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, enabling me to execute complex recruitment strategies with confidence. Show less



Discovery Inc

• United States
• Entertainment
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Talent Partner

  • Oct 2019 - Sep 2020

  As a Senior Talent Partner for Discovery's Dplay and Eurosport products, I have managed end-to-end recruitment cycles for permanent roles, specifically in Technology and Product. With over 34 successful hires of varying seniorities, I have headhunted and hired candidates globally, while also converting over 40 contractors to permanent full-time roles in line with IR35 changes. My extensive experience in workforce planning has allowed me to partner with HR and hiring managers to understand and advise on business staffing/hiring needs, and create strategic hiring plans for Eurosport and Dplay. I have also worked closely with operational management teams to advise on recruitment strategy and processes, maximizing the candidate recruitment experience. With a focus on innovation, I introduced software products such as Trello across the business for real-time candidate workflow management. I have also developed a roadmap for Tech hiring events each month, covering different disciplines, skill sets, and leading planning with both contract and permanent hiring teams. As a team leader, I have prioritized performance management and the development of team members, ensuring a high-volume of continuous hiring across the organization. My expertise has produced a bi-weekly dashboard of recruitment stats/metrics, providing valuable insight to stakeholders such as HR, Comp/benefits, and hiring managers. Overall, my ability to manage E2E full cycle recruitment, partner with stakeholders, develop strategic plans, introduce innovative solutions, and lead a successful team has resulted in a highly effective talent acquisition process, enabling Discovery to remain competitive in the industry. Show less



Publicis Sapient

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Recruitment Project Manager/Talent partner

  • Apr 2019 - Oct 2019

  As Lead Hiring and Resourcing POC at Lloyds Banking Group saw me heavily involved in several of their core programmes, where I developed and managed technology talent pipelines and built strong stakeholder relationships.Using a variety of effective sourcing strategies, including LinkedIn Recruiter, X-ray Boolean, Github, and Slackoverflow, I successfully attracted the best talent for the PSD2 Open Banking program, Mortgages, and other large transformation programs. I also took a key role in several process improvements, specifically around diversity and inclusion and interview scheduling.In addition to my recruitment responsibilities, I worked with stakeholders to create realistic hiring plans and managed and coordinated candidate extensions, renewals, and exits, as well as IR35 breaks for over 40 candidates. I also competently used Jira as the main issue management platform to manage and track development efforts throughout the entire lifecycle.With a proven track record of successfully managing high-volume recruitment projects, I excel in building strong relationships with hiring managers, HR, and resourcing teams. I am passionate about creating diverse and inclusive talent pipelines, and I strive to continuously improve recruitment processes to ensure a positive candidate experience.Overall, my ability to develop and execute recruitment strategies that meet business objectives, along with my strong stakeholder management skills, make me a valuable asset to any organization seeking to attract and retain top talent. Show less

• Talent partner

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2019

  As a Lead Hiring Partner for large key accounts such as Lloyds, Nationwide, Natwest, HSBC, AGTB, Deutsche Bank, Nissan, Unilever, Phillip Morris & Carrefour, I am responsible for the end-to-end recruitment of both contract and permanent technology and product roles across all experience levels. With experience in managing a high number of open roles in a high-pressure scaling environment, I have recruited across EMEA with a focus on Front/back-end development (Ruby, Python, Php, Javascript, Node.js, React, etc), QA/QE, Architecture, Big Data, Data Science, Devops, Scrum Masters and BA’s/PMs. I have used innovative sourcing methods like arranging and attending meetups, events, and hackathons to attract passive talent, partnered with stakeholders to define roles and structure evaluation and selection processes, and developed a structured competency assessment process for the highest priority roles. With a track record of building excellent relationships with both external and internal stakeholders, I have produced process improvement recommendations to make the hiring experience more candidate-centric, developed a roadmap for Tech hiring events each month, and created a global hiring manager feedback/survey form. Show less



Third Republic

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

• Senior Talent consultant

  • Sep 2017 - Jan 2018

  As a Senior Talent Consultant at Third Republic, I specialized in technology recruitment, architecture, and strategy, as well as business development for new clients such as Clarks and Lexis Nexis. In just five months, I leveraged my expertise to deliver exceptional results and build lasting relationships with stakeholders across the board. As a Senior Talent Consultant at Third Republic, I specialized in technology recruitment, architecture, and strategy, as well as business development for new clients such as Clarks and Lexis Nexis. In just five months, I leveraged my expertise to deliver exceptional results and build lasting relationships with stakeholders across the board.



SmartCo Consulting

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Talent Consultant

  • Jan 2017 - Sep 2017

  During my time at Smart co I was instrumental in identifying and sourcing high-caliber talent for clients. My expertise in utilizing recruitment tools and techniques, such as job boards and networking events, enabled me to develop a broad range of sourcing channels to connect with a diverse range of candidates. Your consultative approach in partnering with clients to identify their hiring needs and working collaboratively with hiring managers to ensure a seamless recruitment process has led to successful outcomes. Additionally, my proficiency in providing guidance and support to candidates throughout the recruitment process enabled me to build a strong talent pipeline and maintain positive relationships with both candidates and clients. Show less



Empiric

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Talent Consultant

  • Dec 2015 - Feb 2017



Pearson VUE

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Recruiting Consultant

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2015

  As a recruiting consultant at Pearson VUE, I spent over a year helping to identify and attract top talent to join our team. I worked closely with hiring managers to understand their needs and identify qualified candidates for a variety of positions. My expertise in candidate sourcing, assessment, and negotiation allowed me to successfully fill numerous roles across the organization. I am proud of the impact I made during my time at Pearson VUE and am excited to continue leveraging my skills in future opportunities. Show less



Hammersmith & Fulham Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Recruiter

  • Aug 2013 - Sep 2014

  As a Human Resources Recruiter at Hammersmith & Fulham Council, I had the pleasure of working with a dynamic team to identify top talent for the organization. In this role, I was responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process for a variety of roles within the council, collaborating with hiring managers to ensure a smooth process from job posting to onboarding. I also assisted with the development of recruitment strategies and the implementation of diversity and inclusion initiatives to attract a diverse range of candidates. It was an exciting and rewarding experience to work for an organization committed to making a difference in the community. Show less



SOAS University of London

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR & Diversity officer

  • Sep 2012 - Jul 2013

  As an experienced HR & Diversity officer, I had the privilege to serve at SOAS University of London, where I was able to enhance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. During my tenure, I led initiatives to build a more inclusive culture by collaborating with senior management and creating new strategies for employee engagement. I also supported recruitment and selection processes, managed employee relations cases, and conducted training sessions on unconscious bias and diversity. My passion for creating inclusive workplaces drove my efforts in ensuring all employees felt valued and heard, and I remain dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of HR. Show less



Allen & Overy

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Talent Acquisition & HR intern

  • May 2010 - Sep 2010

  As a Talent Acquisition & HR intern at Allen & Overy, I gained invaluable experience in the world of HR and recruitment. During my five-month internship, I was exposed to a wide range of tasks and responsibilities, including assisting with talent acquisition efforts, conducting candidate screening and interviews, and supporting various HR initiatives. I also had the opportunity to work with senior HR leaders and gain insight into the strategic direction of the organization. My time at Allen & Overy was a formative experience that helped me develop a passion for HR and talent acquisition that continues to drive me today. Show less