Experience

BPP University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Careers Manager

  • Oct 2022 - Present

• Career Consultant

  • Apr 2015 - Nov 2022

  Freelance career consultant at BPP University. I work with law students to provide specialist career advice and guidance to help equip them with the necessary skills employers are looking for. This involves coaching students on a 1-1 basis and writing and delivering skills workshops. I also work closely with employers to highlight opportunities and promote these to students.



Eversheds

• Leeds

• Resourcing Advisor

  • Jun 2010 - Apr 2015

  Responsible for graduate recruitment in northern region Manage lateral hire recruitment for litigation and Human Resources Practice Group Implemented new graduate application process led to increased interview pass rates from below 50% to above 75%. Resulted in reduction of fee earner time and cost savings of approximately £40k per year. Set up first non legal apprentice scheme in to the firm. Responsible for all graduate advertising and attraction. Negotiated savings of over £20k per year on online and print advertising. Introduced innovative attraction methods to promote Eversheds – including Hong Kong Work Experience Competition. Managed seat rotation process for trainees in Northern offices. This required allocating next seat for up to 50 trainees. Developed close relationships with universities and law schools and regularly hosted career development workshops and 1-1 sessions with students.



SB Recruitment LTD

• UK Wide

• Director

  • Aug 2007 - Jun 2010

  Worked as independent freelance recruiter on behalf of a number of high profile clients including retail, public sector, financial and transport sectors. Assessed candidates at various levels, including senior and middle managers, graduates, specialist and technical positions and entry level roles. Used wide range of different recruitment methods, including competency based interviews, role plays, written exercises, group exercises, level A occupational tests. Led and managed assessment centres on behalf of clients, acting as leader to other assessors. Hosted career workshops and provided advice to candidates on career and recruitment techniques. Provided face to face, written and telephone feedback to both successful and unsuccessful candidates after assessment. Liaised with business managers to ensure best practice and employment legislation followed during selection process. Built strong working relationships with all clients across different levels and consistently requested by clients to return and assist with their recruitment needs.