Clayton Gunner
Harlow
Summary
Target-driven Recruitment Manager with 8 years of expertise in end-to-end recruitment processes. Effectively advertises roles and assesses candidates to secure top talent. Delivers on client needs and manages expectations within tight deadlines.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Business development manager
Gi Group
Harlow, Essex
2025.10 - 2026.04
- Managed key accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Conducted market research to identify potential business opportunities.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing queries promptly and effectively.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure best possible terms.
Driving and Industrial Manager
Allied Recruitment Services
Harlow, Essex
2021.04 - 2025.10
- Secured new business opportunities with successful networking events.
- Optimised resource allocation for increased profits.
- Managed recruitment software accounts.
- Managed over 100 staff across multiple sites.
- Attended new client meeting across the UK.
- Facilitated staff training, resulting in better customer service.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients to secure repeat business.
- Led performance reviews, identified areas for improvement.
- Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
- Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful team.
- Delegated tasks efficiently to maximise productivity.
Recruitment Consultant
Allied Recruitment Services Ltd
Harlow, Essex
2018.07 - 2021.04
- Registered new candidates, developing wide-ranging database to meet client recruitment needs.
- Coached candidates through interview process to secure top roles.
- Expertly negotiated salary requirements and finalised arrangements between client and candidate.
- Maintained high suitability standards through diligent screening, interview and assessment processes.
- Attracted top candidates using social media networking.
- Engaged in job fairs and career events to increase visibility.
- Trained and supervised recruiting team to follow procedures for onboarding process.
- Managed the onboarding of over 50 new candidates a week.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Business
Oakland's Collage
Welwyn, Hertfordshire 2010.09 - 2011.05
Skills
- Candidate management
- End-to-end recruitment
- Talent acquisition
- Core business development
- Contract negotiating
- Interview planning
- Client management
- Headhunting
- Technical recruiting
- Lead generation
- B2B client management
- New business acquisition
Timeline
Business development manager
Gi Group
2025.10 - 2026.04
Driving and Industrial Manager
Allied Recruitment Services
2021.04 - 2025.10
Recruitment Consultant
Allied Recruitment Services Ltd
2018.07 - 2021.04
Diploma of Higher Education - Business
Oakland's Collage
2010.09 - 2011.05