Engagement Manager

• Aug 2022 - Present

Employment Coach

• Feb 2020 - Sep 2022

RPO Team Leader

• Jan 2020 - Feb 2022

Meridian Business Support is one of the largest privately owned recruitment companies in the UK. In 2019 Meridian celebrated 30 successful years in the recruitment industry. Meridian has an extensive network of 60 branches nationwide, providing over 4,000 temporary staff on a weekly basis and placing over 900 permanent candidates each year. Employing over 300 direct staff Meridian fills in excess of 300,000 bookings every year successfully supplying to over 2000 UK and International companies. Show less

Account Manager

• Aug 2017 - Oct 2019

BMR provide experienced technical & professional staff for employment within the specialist engineering & manufacturing markets on a contract & permanent basis. Working as part of an experienced team of consultants with quality driven service to both candidates and clients as standard. BMR Solutions offer a personal, bespoke service adapted to suit individual needs of both client and candidate. BMR provide experienced technical & professional staff for employment within the specialist engineering & manufacturing markets on a contract & permanent basis. Working as part of an experienced team of consultants with quality driven service to both candidates and clients as standard. BMR Solutions offer a personal, bespoke service adapted to suit individual needs of both client and candidate.

Employer Engagement

• Dec 2015 - Jul 2017

Learn Direct are the UK’s largest provider of Skills, Training and Employment Services. Helping thousands of individuals per year gain the skills needed for progressing into and sustaining employment, education or training. The main elements of the business are learner led and employment focussed, working at both ends of the spectrum to not only assist in application processes and methods but equally to work alongside local, regional and national organisations in order to manage vacancies and support the hire process. In the remit of Employer Engagement Consultant I provide a quality end to end recruitment service to the participants within Learn Directs programming. Specifically with employers I build and develop a range of activities which produces foundations and relationships for the hire process, making potential employers aware of the benefits of the company and Learn Direct strategy. I regularly attend specific Employer Events, Market Workshops and Trend Analysis in order to provide ongoing support to both candidate and employer. I continually look to source suitable vacancies for candidates by using relationships with both new employers and pre-existing relationships, by meeting candidates regularly to ensure a good knowledge of the customer base and vacancies needed, This encompasses the need to internally advertise vacancies in a clear and concise manner to adhere to Learn Direct Guidelines. Pre-screen all candidates thoroughly prior to submission to employers to ensure not only the employer expectation is met but also the candidate need is followed. Other aspects include arranging interviews with employers, Interview Preparation for Candidates via mock interviews prior to interview with the employer and continually compiling feedback from employers and ensure this is distributed to key components of the business to ensure ongoing improvement. Show less

Job Coach / Employment Lead

• Jun 2013 - Nov 2015

Pinnacle People are welfare to work organisation, offering assistance to the 'Hard to Reach' Markets of unemployment. Offering outreach solutions to the governmental Work Programme supporting individuals into sustainable employment. My role was set out as a Job Coach. I have expanded upon my current skill set and recruitment history throughout my time in this role. I have been able to effectively demonstrate skills at being target driven and striving for success as well as showing empathy, excellent communication skills and rapport building. My duties involve working on a 121 personalised basis with individuals to overcome barriers in assisting obtaining full-time employment. This ranges from CV Construction, Motivation and Confidence building through to practical applications for employment such as finding individuals’ abilities that can translate to the workplace. Show less

Senior Consultant

• Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

HR Go are an established National Recruitment Specialist with in excess of 45 branches nationwide, Employment commenced with the opening of the Bristol office, ensuring all legal compliance is completed with regards candidates and clients. Starting the branch from £0 profitability and increasing week on week in terms of Candidates and Client Growth. Employed initially as Senior I have managed a work load that ranges from early morning shifts through to night time working. I have effectively been able to demonstrate the ability to act quickly and deal well in pressurised situations. My duties are far ranging and the need to be able to adapt and be flexible are key, I offer an honest approach and always strive for professionalism. I have build several key clients in my time with the company ensuring margin values increase whilst offering an ethical and responsible recruiting strategy. My role progressed to encompass that of the Manager of the Region, as the above with the added responsibility of leading from the front and dealing with all incoming queries Show less

Job Coach

• 2010 - 2013

Tomorrows People are welfare to work organisation that offer practical solutions to help the hard to reach market to work. The Work Programme provides personalised support for individuals who need more help looking for and staying in paid employment. My role was set as an employment advisor. I have expanded upon my current skill set and recruitment history throughout my time in this role. I have been able to effectively demonstrate skills at being target driven and striving for success as well as showing empathy, excellent communication skills and rapport building. My duties involve working on a 121 personalised basis with individuals to overcome barriers in assisting obtaining full-time employment. This ranges from CV Construction, Motivation and Confidence building through to practical applications for employment such as finding individuals’ abilities that can translate to the workplace. This is reviewed in an ongoing basis through action plans and continued goal setting so an individual knows exactly where their current level of progression is. I have work extensively with what is known as Group 9 Clients / NOMS (National Offender Management) targeted on outcomes into employment. Show less

Consultant / Mechanical & Electrical Manager

• 2004 - 2010

Employed initially as a trainee Recruitment Consultant and evolving to role of Consultant. BMS are a recruitment agency that deal in the Construction market. I was targeted on business acquirement, this was a role in which I excelled, enabling me to show my sales experience and ability to deal with others effectively, moving onto Time 4 Recruitment who are a specialised recruitment agency that deals in both the Construction and Electro/Mechanical trades. I was initially employed as a Construction Consultant and through time I worked my way to Electrical and Mechanical Consultant and then onto the overall handling of the division from the Bristol Office. The region varied from works ranging from Cornwall to Birmingham. My daily duties throughout my employment had a high requirement for administration skills, organisation and sales. This was a highly targeted environment that I excelled in. Show less