Business Engagement Specialist

• Dec 2022 - Present

Information Service Worker

• Apr 2021 - Dec 2022

Training and Workshop Consultant at Selective Recruitment Group

• Jul 2019 - Apr 2021

Working for Selective Recruitment, across their three Oxfordshire divisions, I delivered bespoke in house training to cover a range of recruitment processes and techniques. I provided both group and individual sessions in order to facilitate consultants to build successful desks. I covered a broad spectrum of topics, from resourcing to candidate attraction, and business development to account handling. My aim was to empower consultants to reach their full potential. Working for Selective Recruitment, across their three Oxfordshire divisions, I delivered bespoke in house training to cover a range of recruitment processes and techniques. I provided both group and individual sessions in order to facilitate consultants to build successful desks. I covered a broad spectrum of topics, from resourcing to candidate attraction, and business development to account handling. My aim was to empower consultants to reach their full potential.

Talent Consultant

• May 2018 - Feb 2019

• Reviewing and researching client job descriptions • Building and executing searches across a variety of sources • Engaging with potential candidates, both active and passive, conducting telephone and face-to-face interviews to assess potential suitability for current client job vacancies. • Working with potential candidates to prepare suitable CVs for the positions in which they are interested. • Updating candidates as to the status of their applications, in-line with internal SLAs Show less

Permanent Recruitment Consultant

• Dec 2016 - May 2018

Managing the Commercial Permanent Recruitment within the Central/North Oxford Area. New Business Development through cold calling, lead generation and territory management to identify potential business. Account management. Client visits to gain a full understanding of the recruitment requirements in order to provide a professional and effective all round service. Market the business brand within the local area. Developing and maintaining strong working relationship with candidates and clients. Preparing CVs and correspondence to forward to clients in respect of suitable applicants. Organising interviews for candidates as requested by the client Managing interviews and tests and creating a shortlist of candidates for the client. Requesting references and checking the suitability of applicants before and after submitting their details to the client. Screening all candidates within a registration interview to gain a better understanding of their work history and skill set. Using candidate databases to match the right person to the client's vacancy. Managing and reviewing candidate applications. Head-hunting - identifying and approaching suitable candidates who may already be in work Advertising Vacancies. Show less

Permanent Recruitment Consultant

• Feb 2016 - Dec 2016

Managing the Commercial Permanent Recruitment within the Central/North Oxford Area. New Business Development through cold calling, lead generation and territory management to identify potential business. Account management. Client visits to gain a full understanding of the recruitment requirements in order to provide a professional and effective all round service. Market the business brand within the local area. Developing and maintaining strong working relationship with candidates and clients. Preparing CVs and correspondence to forward to clients in respect of suitable applicants. Organising interviews for candidates as requested by the client Managing interviews and tests and creating a shortlist of candidates for the client. Requesting references and checking the suitability of applicants before and after submitting their details to the client. Screening all candidates within a registration interview to gain a better understanding of their work history and skill set. Using candidate databases to match the right person to the client's vacancy. Managing and reviewing candidate applications. Head-hunting - identifying and approaching suitable candidates who may already be in work Advertising Vacancies. Show less

Booking Coordinator

• Jan 2015 - Sep 2015

As the booking coordinator for a new studio my role has been quite varied. I have carried out market research, built relationships with clients and suppliers, as well as undertaking promotion and sales activity. My main focus has been to assist with the coordination of work and as such I schedule jobs, provide administrative support as well as manage people’s expectations, budgets, and experience. As the booking coordinator for a new studio my role has been quite varied. I have carried out market research, built relationships with clients and suppliers, as well as undertaking promotion and sales activity. My main focus has been to assist with the coordination of work and as such I schedule jobs, provide administrative support as well as manage people’s expectations, budgets, and experience.

Nanny

• Sep 2009 - Dec 2014

I have worked as a nanny at different points throughout my career. I initially supported myself through University as an agency nanny and found myself returning to this work at different times. Most notably I went back to being a nanny when I had my children. I have worked for a number of families fulfilling both short and long term contracts, providing care to children from 6 weeks – 16 years. My reputation as a nanny stands firm and I have ongoing relationships with all of the families with whom I have been placed.. I have been praised for my ability to establish nurturing, creative and fun environments for growth and development, as well as my capacity to offer practical support and advice to parents. Show less

Temporaries Recruitment Consultant

• Sep 2007 - Aug 2008

It was my role within this company to co-run the temporaries recruitment desk in their busy Oxford office. This involved attracting candidates and matching them to jobs in my clients’ companies. The jobs I catered for were largely office based ranging from entry-level roles to legal secretaries, and PA’s. I worked closely with my clients, building up strong relationships in order to gain a full understanding of their recruitment needs. I then spent time head-hunting and attracting candidates by drafting advertising copy and using a wide range of media. I screened candidates, interviewed them and carried out background checks in order to match effectively. Show less

Press Officer

• Aug 2004 - Sep 2005

I began at this company on a work experience placement, but was subsequently taken on as a full time member of staff. My role within the company was to support the Head of Press with all PR activity. My responsibilities included keeping a log of all press materials, formulating and updating the press data base, and uploading media clippings and picture files onto the company website. I organised all press screenings, from booking screening rooms to managing guest lists and ordering catering. During my time at Metrodome as my role developed, I was requested to take on the responsibility of pitching features to regional and online press as well as magazines. Through this job I developed a comprehensive understanding of film distribution and I built up solid relationships with a number of journalists. Show less