Claire Turley
Horfield, Bristol
Summary
I am a dedicated and results-driven Partnerships Director with a proven track record in cultivating strategic relationships that precisely meet organisational objectives. Skilled in fostering impactful relationships with diverse external and internal partners, driving growth and mutual success. Adept at orchestrating and managing successful sales teams across office and field settings, employing a positive and motivating leadership style to propel team performance. Known for fostering excellence through personalised coaching and mentorship, consistently guiding teams to achieve exceptional results. A committed professional with a strong work ethic, recognized for leading by example and delivering consistent excellence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Partnerships Director
Skills Bootcamps and Social Mobility, QA Ltd
07.2023 - Current
- Liaison point between UK-wide sales teams and bootcamp projects, facilitating client education on bootcamps and engaging with referral partners for program recruitment
- Instrumental in aiding employers with their social mobility strategies and diverse candidate recruitment.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Senior Operations Manager
QA Ltd
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Oversaw recruitment and Job Coach teams, guiding learners into roles post-program
- Successfully matched learners with apprenticeship roles and provided support for securing tech-related positions after bootcamps.
Recruitment and Partnerships Manager
QA Ltd
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Led partnerships and recruitment team, collaborating with referral partners to generate candidate referrals
- Designed end-to-end recruitment processes, trained teams, and managed restructuring efforts for optimized performance.
Head of Candidate Engagement
Babington
10.2018 - 04.2022
- Led a team responsible for filling vacancies through various methods, ensuring diverse candidate pools
- Achieved substantial success, placing nearly 300 recruited starts in diverse programs within the first quarter
- Designed business strategies to obtain short and long-term goals for company.
- Supervised and developed high-achieving staff, providing orientation, training, support and direction.
Sales Manager
QA Ltd
Bristol
08.2016 - 06.2018
Head of Field Sales
Trinity Mirror
Bristol
05.2011 - 08.2016
Recruitment Account Manager
ARV Solutions
03.2010 - 05.2011
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Hays Recruiting Experts
01.2007 - 03.2010
Customer Sales Assistant
Borders Book Stores
10.2006 - 01.2007
Team Manager, HR Shared Services
Prudential Ltd
05.1998 - 12.2005
Education
O-levels -
09.1982 - 06.1989
Skills
- Proven team management, including recruitment, performance management, and appraisals
- Extensive training and coaching expertise
- Goal-focused and target-driven approach
- Exceptional communication skills: written, oral, and attentive listening
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access), Lotus Notes Email, Salesforce, Zoho
- Calm and adaptable under pressure
- Strong business development and client relationship skills
- Deep understanding of recruitment consultancy and funded learning operations
- Business development
- Recruiting and hiring
- Strategies and goals
- Employee management
- Relationship management
Timeline
Partnerships Director - Skills Bootcamps and Social Mobility, QA Ltd
07.2023 - Current
Senior Operations Manager - QA Ltd
02.2023 - 07.2023
Recruitment and Partnerships Manager - QA Ltd
04.2022 - 02.2023
Head of Candidate Engagement - Babington
10.2018 - 04.2022
Sales Manager - QA Ltd
08.2016 - 06.2018
Head of Field Sales - Trinity Mirror
05.2011 - 08.2016
Recruitment Account Manager - ARV Solutions
03.2010 - 05.2011
Senior Recruitment Consultant - Hays Recruiting Experts
01.2007 - 03.2010
Customer Sales Assistant - Borders Book Stores
10.2006 - 01.2007
Team Manager, HR Shared Services - Prudential Ltd
05.1998 - 12.2005
Redland High School For Girls - O-levels,
09.1982 - 06.1989
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