Hugh Armstrong
Warrington,Cheshire
Summary
Experienced recruitment professional specialising in long term stakeholder engagement and data analysis, skilled in utilising ATS platforms to streamline hiring processes. Proficient in sourcing methods including Boolean search, job board CV mining, and LinkedIn Recruiter to identify top talent. Expertise in process improvement and compliance which ensures adherence to safer recruitment standards and efficient onboarding workflows. Strong stakeholder communication skills facilitate effective interview coordination and engagement with hiring managers. Adept at reporting and analysis through recruitment metrics, dashboards, and CRM tracking to drive strategic decision-making.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Recruitment Officer
Bright Futures Care, Warrington
Warrington
2024.04 - 2026.02
- Lead recruitment campaigns for specialist care services, sourcing talent to support individuals with autism, learning disabilities, and complex behavioural needs.
- Create and manage compelling job adverts across multiple platforms including Occupop ATS, ensuring alignment with safer recruitment practices.
- Build strong partnerships with site managers to develop tailored recruitment strategies based on specific home and service user needs.
- Conduct proactive candidate sourcing through CV databases, Boolean search, and headhunting to ensure pipeline strength.
- Oversee the full candidate lifecycle, from screening and interview coordination to feedback delivery and onboarding.
- Ensure all recruitment activity is compliant with CQC, Ofsted, and DBS regulations, maintaining the highest safeguarding standards.
- Track and report on recruitment metrics and KPIs to evaluate campaign success and optimise future strategies.
Recruitment Consultant
Eleven Associates, Manchester
Manchester
2023.03 - 2024.01
- Delivered 360 recruitment in the chemicals sector, sourcing for commercial, technical, and executive roles.
- Grew a cold desk through strategic outreach, job ads, and headhunting.
- Created tailored, high-performing job adverts to attract niche talent.
- Used tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, SourceBreaker, and ATS to manage the candidate pipeline.
IT Recruitment Consultant
RealTime Recruitment, Belfast
Belfast
2021.11 - 2023.03
- Built and managed a full desk across tech verticals, engaging with both SMEs and enterprise clients.
- Developed sourcing strategies through networking, LinkedIn, Canva, and referrals.
- Negotiated offers and supported clients through the full hiring lifecycle.
- Created candidate videos and bespoke outreach materials to boost conversion.
- Attended industry events and represented the agency at university exhibitions.
Marketing & Social Media Recruiter
Self-Employed, Belfast
Belfast
2021.04 - 2021.11
- Delivered SEO, PPC, and social media services to home improvement clients across Ireland.
- Recruited general operatives and electricians via cold calls and local sourcing.
- Maintained compliance with construction and COVID-19 employment regulations.
Various Positions
2018.01 - 2021.01
- Seasonal Worker, Bartender, Despatch Operative, Database Admin (Warrington)
Compliance Analyst
Secured Mail (The Delivery Group), Warrington
Warrington
2017.01 - 2018.04
- Identified invoice discrepancies, saving the business up to £60K monthly.
- Generated and maintained forecasting reports to support operational planning and logistics.
- Monitored and ensured compliance with bulk and international postal regulations.
- Managed the implementation of new bulk postal service projects, overseeing timelines, processes, and stakeholder communication.
- Provided regular data-driven insights to both middle and senior management to support efficiency and strategic decisions.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Associate Diploma in People Management
MOL Learn
Online 2026.02 -
A-Levels - Psychology, Business Studies, Chemistry
Lymm High School
2006.09 - 2013.04
Skills
- Recruitment Platforms: Occupop, SourceBreaker, internal ATS, Networxs
- Sourcing Methods: Boolean search, job board CV mining, LinkedIn Recruiter, Sales Navigator, Cold Calling, Marketing, Internal Network
- Process & Compliance: Safer recruitment, DBS/CQC/Ofsted checks, onboarding workflows
- Stakeholder Comms: Interview coordination, hiring manager engagement, reporting
- Reporting & Analysis: Recruitment metrics, Excel dashboards, CRM tracking
References
Available on request
Accomplishments
- Reduced organisation-wide vacancies from 140+ to under 20 across 26 homes within 6 months through targeted recruitment campaigns and hiring manager engagement.
- Lowered new hire turnover through improvements in onboarding processes and early-stage candidate support.
- Delivered full staffing for several new care home launches by aligning recruitment timelines with operational readiness.
- Recruited across international markets (UK&I, Nordics, USA, Portugal), ensuring local compliance and candidate suitability.
Timeline
Diploma of Higher Education - Associate Diploma in People Management
MOL Learn
2026.02 -
Recruitment Officer
Bright Futures Care, Warrington
2024.04 - 2026.02
Recruitment Consultant
Eleven Associates, Manchester
2023.03 - 2024.01
IT Recruitment Consultant
RealTime Recruitment, Belfast
2021.11 - 2023.03
Marketing & Social Media Recruiter
Self-Employed, Belfast
2021.04 - 2021.11
Various Positions
2018.01 - 2021.01
Compliance Analyst
Secured Mail (The Delivery Group), Warrington
2017.01 - 2018.04
A-Levels - Psychology, Business Studies, Chemistry
Lymm High School
2006.09 - 2013.04