Experience

MAC Projects International

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

• Managing Director - EMEA & USA

  • Jun 2020 - Present

  Managing Director of MAC Project Internationals Energy divisions across EMEA and USA.I have full P&L responsibility for the Energy operation including recruitment and management of staff, operational involvement and client / account management.As a company, we cover sectors such as;- Renewables- Power- Transmission & Distribution- Oil & Gas- Nuclear.

• Divisional Manager - Oil & Gas - EMEA

  • Jul 2019 - Jun 2020

  Divisional Manager of the Oil & Gas team, I managed all Oil and Gas positions within the Upstream (offshore, subsea and exploration), Midstream (storage, transmission and distribution) and Downstream (refinery, petrochemical & chemical processing). We deliver end to-end recruitment and manpower services to every aspect of the global Oil and Gas industry and our work with local contractors, international EPCI companies and end users.responsible for leading and managing a team of recruitment professionals in the Oil & Gas Division. Duties include coaching, staff development, budget and forecast as well as permanent business while establishing & developing new business and strengthening our already well-established and respected client base.



Energy Professionals Group

• Head of Oil & Gas UK & EMEAA.

  • Nov 2018 - Jun 2019

  Energy Professionals Group offer a unique one stop shop experience throughout the recruitment life cycle, incorporating contract and permanent solutions, global mobility and visa provision, international payroll and employer of record services. We have seven offices, our HQ is in North East England, supported by our second UK office in the Northern Ireland. Our USA business now has five offices, Augusta Georgia, our corporate HQ in Houston, Midland and Gainesville TX and Duncan, Oklahoma.Our client base is global with strong relationships in Europe and the Caspian region, Middle Eastern and Asia Pacific markets and in the United States of America. I currently manage the Oil & Gas recruitment sector for the Energy Professionals Group in the UK and EMEAA (Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia). I focus on both Permanent recruitment and contract development for existing and new Energy Professionals Group clients.



Michael Page

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Managing Consultant, Engineering & Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Procurement.

  • Nov 2017 - Nov 2018

  Michael Page, a FTSE 250 company, is the world's leading professional recruitment consultancy, specialising in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. www.michaelpage.co.uk.I currently manage the Engineering and Manufacturing recruitment sector for Michael Page in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Managing a team of consultants I focus on both Permanent recruitment and contract development for existing and new Michael Page clients. I am currently responsible for Michael Page's traditional recruitment services for sectors such as Oil & Gas, Subsea, Energy, Automotive, FMCG and Manufacturing. I am also responsible for daily client liaison, Client sales visits, and new client development. I am also responsible for the review of weekly recruiter performance reports, Identifying recruiter training requirements and one to ones.Within Supply Chain & Procurement we cover a range of sub-specialisms such as procurement/purchasing, material scheduling, production planning, forecasting, S&OP, supplier development, category management and warehouse, logistics and distribution.At Michael Page we combine recruitment excellence and industry experience to understand the core skills and niche technical requirements required for each role. We excel in understanding our clients’ needs and culture which means we can target candidates that are a good match for each business we represent in both skill set and cultural fit.



Newcastle United Football Club

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Academy Scout.

  • Oct 2015 - Dec 2017

  After a brief spell at Middleborough Football Club I was presented with the opportunity to join Newcastle United’s recruitment team as an Academy Scout.My role at Newcastle United Football Club is to assess potential targets for recruitment from all levels of the game for future development and for specific gaps within a team or squad structure. After a brief spell at Middleborough Football Club I was presented with the opportunity to join Newcastle United’s recruitment team as an Academy Scout.My role at Newcastle United Football Club is to assess potential targets for recruitment from all levels of the game for future development and for specific gaps within a team or squad structure.



NRG.

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

• Manager, Operations, Technical and Engineering.

  • Nov 2016 - Nov 2017

  Established in the North East over forty years ago, NRG is a market leader in recruitment and selection. Covering multiple disciplines NRG is a respected brand specialising in a number of sectors including: Oil and Gas, Energy, Manufacturing and Engineering.I managed the Engineering and Technical recruitment sector for NRG PLC. Managing a team of consultants I focused on both Permanent recruitment and contract development for existing and new NRG clients. My role was to provide manpower across all clients project phases from FEED through to commissioning and start-up and onto operations and beyond for Oil and Gas and Engineering clients.I also managed NRG’s traditional recruitment services for other sectors such as Subsea, Energy Automotive, FMCG and Manufacturing. I was responsible for daily client liaison, Client sales visits, and new client development, the review of weekly recruiter performance reports, setting targets, Identifying recruiter training requirements, ensuring 100% compliance with all legal and NRG QHSE policies and procedures as well as dealing with any client and contractor complaints.

• Senior Operations, Technical & Engineering Consultant.

  • Jul 2016 - Nov 2016

  I currently recruit for some of the largest companies in the world within the Oil & Gas and Engineering industry. I have worked on Oil & Gas projects supplying high caliber Engineers & Designers across all disciplines both domestically and internationally. I work alongside key figures as a part of their business and help find the best candidates to fit within different organisations. I provide a professional, efficient and most importantly personal service which means I get to understand both companies and candidates needs in order to provide the best new employee / new career. Specialties: Areas of industry I recruit within include: Oil and Gas, Marine, Offshore, M&E and most recently Renewable Energy (Wind Turbines Onshore & Offshore).



Orion Group

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Oil & Gas Recruitment Consultant

  • Apr 2013 - Jul 2016

  During my time at Orion I was a MIRP Cert RP qualified Senior Recruitment Consultant within the Recruitment industry providing over 5 years’ experience across the Oil & Gas, Energy/Power, Nuclear, Engineering and Construction sectors. In my role as a specialist search consultant working with many of the industry’s leading companies in these sectors, I have filled many difficult roles and have acquired an excellent network of the industries finest candidates. I continue to work closely with the industries top professionals and consistently deliver a high quality service to clients and candidates alike.Role and Responsibilities: • Specialist within the Oil and Gas sector• Tailored Account management.• Maintain and strengthen current client relationships• Achieving and surpassing daily, weekly and monthly KPI’s and targets • Providing market knowledge and advice to employers. • Liaising with hiring managers to take job briefing and agree strategy and timescales.• Advising managers of market conditions, best practice, best candidates and facilitating the recruitment process by working with the hiring manager• Ownership of the requirement from definition through to fulfilment, including assisting the hiring manager during the process.• Managing response to hiring campaigns.• Writing advertisements for media and job boards and maintaining them on a weekly basis.• Sourcing suitable candidates via networking, advertising and referrals. • Maintaining candidate networks. • Providing resume, interview and career advice to candidates. • Managing the job offer process and negotiating salary packages. • Maintaining market and commercial awareness through research and networking. • Working as part of a team to maximise Orion’s commercial performance. • Initiate and participate in the tendering process for contracts with new clients• Fully Qualified member of the REC CertRP



Newcastle Benfield F.C.

• Head of Development / Under 18s Manager.

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2016

  Working part time I represented Newcastle Benfield F.C. who competes in the Northern League in England. My role was of Head of Development where I was in charge of the under 18s side who are members of the Durham FA's under 18 League and the Northumberland Football Association. My main role was to develop the U18 players from a technical and tactical point of view, to help improve them as an individual and collectively as a team in training and in games to when ready feed players through to the First Team. I was responsible for team selection, training planning and delivering sessions, recruitment of youth players within the club as well as dealing with and working closely with the first team. I also currently work alongside the management committee and executive board members.In my time at the club we competed in the FA Youth Cup where the team progressed through to the First Round proper 2014/2015 and 2015/2016. The furthest the club have progressed in the competition to date. In my time the team also won the Ideal Stelrad Northumberland FA Junior Cup and the Durham FA Youth Cup as well as a top 5 league finish 2014/2015 and runners up in the 2015/2016 season.



Middlesbrough F.C.

• North East Scout.

  • Apr 2015 - Oct 2015

  During my brief spell at Middlesbrough Football Club I was responsible for finding and reporting on football players at either youth or senior level as well as making a judgement whether they have the talent and potential to play at a specific level. I reported to the head of recruitment at the time Ron Bone. During my brief spell at Middlesbrough Football Club I was responsible for finding and reporting on football players at either youth or senior level as well as making a judgement whether they have the talent and potential to play at a specific level. I reported to the head of recruitment at the time Ron Bone.



Reed

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering Consultant.

  • Jan 2012 - Feb 2013

  REED is a specialist provider of permanent, contract, temporary and outsourced recruitment solutions, assisting jobseekers and employers for over 50 years. With worldwide expertise spanning Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific and the UK’s largest jobsite, reed.co.uk, clients and candidates have access to an unparalleled level of recruitment opportunity. For more information visit: www.reedglobal.com

• Primary consultant

  • Aug 2010 - Dec 2011

  Having created the Primary education desk in August 2010, I have grown the section to be the highest fee producing desk within the north east region. Due to staff losses I am currently running all temp business within the office, as well as a taking on the responsibility of office manager.Duties include: Primarily responsible for running the Primary school division, currently also running the department due to staff absence. Targeted business development to schools and nurseries throughout Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and County Durham, including high volume sales calls and marketing. Sourcing, selecting, interviewing and clearing candidates in line with Department for Education guidelines. With no administrative support in the office, responsible for all administrative duties with regard to the recruitment process.qualification levels, ensuring candidates feel fully supported throughout. Offering advice to candidates with regard to job seeking, including help with CV writing and interview preparation. Conducting visits at schools and nurseries in order to build an accurate picture of recruitment requirements and establish strong working relationships. Sourcing candidates from a variety of methods, including college and university presentations, open days, and website advertising. Currently responsible for office management duties, including reporting of sales figures to senior management, assisting in the recruitment of new consultants, managing all temp business within the office and producing detailed monthly business plans and weekly forecasts.This role is highly target driven and requires an extremely strong work ethic, determination and a drive to succeed, as well as the ability to form long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Due to my success in running the primary section, I have recently been given responsibility for managing the office