David Ofei
London
Summary
Recruitment professional with proven expertise in talent sourcing, pipeline development, and full-cycle recruitment. Skilled in market intelligence, strategic mapping, and implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives. Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership abilities enhance candidate experience and relationship management. Proficient in team leadership, performance metrics, ATS and CRM systems, and data-driven decision-making in remote recruitment and onboarding processes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Inclusive Sourcer (Contract)
Indeed (Morgan Mckinley)
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered 12 inclusive hires monthly through proactive sourcing and executive headhunting for Sales, Commercial and Technical roles.
- Sourced and placed our first gender-diverse GTM Manager in Japan. This req was open for almost a year before I had joined with no successful applicants passing hiring manager screen
- Collaborated with senior stakeholders to design strategic Diversity & Inclusion hiring events.
- Produced recruitment analytics and market insights for informed stakeholder decisions.
- Managed Applicant Tracking System to enhance data accuracy and reporting efficiency.
- Mentored junior recruiters, developing tailored talent pipelines focused on diversity.
- Employed advanced sourcing strategies to attract diverse talent across seniority levels.
- Conducted pre-screening interviews to ensure quality of applicants for hiring managers.
Senior Talent Sourcer (Contract)
DTCC (via USTC)
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Supported strategic hiring initiatives across specialised technical roles in North America and APAC.
- Delivered top-tier talent using advanced sourcing methodologies in a competitive market.
- Designed scalable talent pooling strategies aligned with regional market dynamics.
- Achieved 100% candidate satisfaction Net Promoter Score through high-touch engagement.
- Optimised sourcing workflows and candidate pipelines, reducing average time-to-hire by five days.
- Facilitated LinkedIn Enterprise training for hiring stakeholders, enhancing candidate engagement.
Resourcing Specialist (Contract)
Formula One Management
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Functioned as the primary sourcing lead for a variety of roles, including senior-level and niche positions across Sales, Commercial, Technical, and Corporate domains.
- Delivered end-to-end candidate management: from initial outreach and screening to interview coordination and final-stage assessments.
- Successfully filled 13–15 critical vacancies, including executive-level roles such as Heads of Department and Senior Managers.
- Generated and presented weekly recruitment reports and talent market insights using Workday.
- Supported strategic workforce planning by advising stakeholders on market trends and sourcing feasibility.
- Processed invoices and recruitment operations tasks using Microsoft Dynamics.
Senior Talent Sourcer
Zscaler
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Led sourcing efforts for roles across the EMEA region, driving talent acquisition initiatives in a fast-paced, high-growth cybersecurity environment.
- Developed and executed passive sourcing strategies for 17–25 open roles concurrently.
- Prioritised diversity hiring through inclusive outreach and community engagement.
- Spearheaded EMEA-wide referral programs and hosted brand-building webinars to enhance candidate attraction.
- Achieved a candidate NPS of 83%, reflecting a commitment to delivering a world-class recruitment experience.
- Role concluded due to company-wide restructuring.
Senior Talent Sourcer
Databricks
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Owned sourcing responsibilities across EMEA and APAC, partnering closely with recruiters and hiring managers to drive key hiring initiatives.
- Managed 25–30 concurrent requisitions, providing strategic sourcing support across technical and business functions.
- Delivered candidate insights, market intelligence, and cultural fit assessments to stakeholders.
- Developed targeted sourcing strategies to increase diverse representation across teams.
Recruitment Consultant
Talent
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Focused on the Data & Analytics space, combining business development and candidate sourcing to support enterprise and scale-up clients.
- Achieved and exceeded monthly KPIs and revenue targets through effective client management and proactive sourcing.
- Cultivated strong relationships with hiring managers and talent teams to understand hiring needs and market demands.
Recruitment Consultant
Henlow Group
11.2016 - 12.2018
- Full-cycle recruitment consultant with ownership of major client accounts across Technology and Financial Services sectors.
- Managed sourcing, screening, and placement for high-value contracts and permanent hires.
- Trained and mentored junior team members in best practices for candidate engagement and client interaction.
- Secured and grew multimillion-pound client accounts through strategic account management and delivery excellence.
Education
LLB (Hons) - LAW
Staffordshire University
Staffordshire 01.2012 - 01.2016
Skills
- Talent sourcing and pipeline development
- Market intelligence, strategic mapping and data-driven decision-making
- Full-cycle recruitment and offer management
- Diversity and inclusion strategies
- Stakeholder engagement and partnership
- Candidate experience and relationship management
- Team leadership and performance metrics
- ATS and CRM and linkedIn recruiter proficient
LANGUAGES
English - Native Proficiency
Key Titles Held
Senior Talent Sourcer | Senior Talent Acquisition Partner | Senior Sourcing Specialist | Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist | Senior Talent Researcher
Timeline
Inclusive Sourcer (Contract)
Indeed (Morgan Mckinley)
01.2025 - Current
Senior Talent Sourcer (Contract)
DTCC (via USTC)
06.2024 - 12.2024
Resourcing Specialist (Contract)
Formula One Management
04.2023 - 04.2024
Senior Talent Sourcer
Zscaler
10.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Talent Sourcer
Databricks
01.2020 - 09.2021
Recruitment Consultant
Talent
01.2019 - 12.2019
Recruitment Consultant
Henlow Group
11.2016 - 12.2018
LLB (Hons) - LAW
Staffordshire University
01.2012 - 01.2016