Charlie Long
Braintree,Essex
Summary
Strategic commercial professional with expertise in cultivating client relationships, managing stakeholder expectations, and fostering business growth in competitive markets. Specialised in business development, negotiation, market analysis, and CRM management, adept at identifying opportunities and addressing complex challenges to enhance customer experiences. Committed to delivering long-term value for clients and organisations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Talent Partner
DigiTech Search
Chelmsford
2022.03 - Current
- Partnered with hiring managers and key stakeholders to define hiring requirements, advise on recruitment strategy, and negotiate offers in line with market expectations.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment projects, utilising ATS and CRM systems to track candidate pipelines and monitor progress, ensuring timely delivery against hiring deadlines.
- Leveraged sourcing channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter, email outreach, cold calling, and networking, to attract and engage high-quality clients and technical talent, enhancing recruitment effectiveness.
- Analysed recruitment metrics, market trends, and talent insights to optimise sourcing strategies, improve hiring efficiency, and support informed business decisions.
- Delivered a consultative recruitment service by providing market intelligence, salary benchmarking, and talent availability insights to support strategic hiring decisions.
- Conducted proactive talent mapping and pipeline development across Switzerland's technology market to ensure a consistent flow of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
- Built and maintained long-term relationships with clients, candidates, and external partners, providing exceptional recruitment experiences that fostered trust and collaboration.
Duty Manager
1Life Leisure Centre
Dunmow
2020.02 - 2022.03
- Coordinated team rotas and cover to meet staffing levels aligned with programme requirements and budget constraints
- Maintained quality standards by adhering to management programme, delivering excellent customer service, and ensuring a clean environment
- Supported budget preparation and expenditure control, contributing to income generation through cross-selling opportunities
Plumbing Apprenticeship
Simcott
Essex
2017.09 - 2019.11
- Assisted with plumbing repairs and maintenance tasks, contributing to effective service delivery
- Ensured compliance of plumbing services with Association policies and procedures, supporting operational standards
- Maintained regular communication with team to clarify instructions, enhance learning, and address issues
Education
Level 2 Plumbing Apprenticeship -
Braintree College
Braintree, Essex 2016.09 - 2019.07
High School -
Notley High School
Braintree, Essex 2011.09 - 2016.07
Skills
- Talent acquisition
- Stakeholder management
- Client engagement
- Negotiation
- Data analysis
- Market analysis
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- CRM and business systems
Accomplishments
2025 Employee of the year
15+ Employee of the month awards
Affiliations
- Running
- Golf
- Football
- Gym
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Talent Partner
DigiTech Search
2022.03 - Current
Duty Manager
1Life Leisure Centre
2020.02 - 2022.03
Plumbing Apprenticeship
Simcott
2017.09 - 2019.11
Level 2 Plumbing Apprenticeship -
Braintree College
2016.09 - 2019.07
High School -
Notley High School
2011.09 - 2016.07