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Joseph Overell

Manchester,Greater Manchester

Summary

Organised and motivated graduate with a strong foundation in research, communication, and coordination gained through a Human Geography degree focused on urban planning and housing policy. Experienced in administrative and customer-facing roles where attention to detail, problem-solving, and teamwork were essential. Additionally, my recruitment experience working closely with social housing and construction sector clients has provided valuable insight into the built environment and stakeholder management. I am actively seeking entry-level or graduate project management roles to gain direct, hands-on experience and contribute effectively to construction or built environment projects

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Public Sector Recruitment Consultant

Vivid Resourcing
Manchester
01.2025 - Current
  • Worked closely with local council and housing sector clients, supporting large-scale maintenance and new build projects
  • Gained exposure to the public sector and built environment, developing an understanding of how housing organisations operate — and where process improvements are needed
  • Scheduled and attended meetings with housing leaders, identifying sector challenges and exploring practical solutions
  • Supported delivery of social housing programmes by assessing project needs and aligning the right interim talent
  • Operated a 360° recruitment desk — negotiating rates, contracts, and closing placements with both clients and candidates to support successful project outcomes

Supermarket assistant

Waitrose
York
06.2023 - 07.2024
  • Balanced full-time degree studies while working in a fast-paced retail environment
  • Maintained accurate stock levels and supported delivery of food service operations, adapting quickly to time-sensitive tasks
  • Took on a leadership role by training new staff and acting as a key point of contact for customer queries

Poll Clerk

York City Council
York
05.2023 - 07.2024
  • Oversaw full operation of a polling station from set-up to close, ensuring voter safety and smooth logistics
  • Handled large volumes of sensitive data with care and adapted quickly to operational challenges

HR Administrator

NHS Professionals
Manchester
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Liaised with department heads across North Manchester General Hospital to coordinate HR processes and find efficient ways to complete them
  • Acted as a key contact for staff queries, handling confidential information with professionalism and care
  • Managed mini-projects independently under time pressure, regularly updating my line manager and adapting to feedback
  • Key project: During the demolition of two large hospital blocks, organised the redistribution of staff parking spaces — allocating spots based on shift rotas and employee travel needs
  • Supported employees without allocated parking by arranging alternative transport measures, ensuring fairness and satisfaction across the board

Administrative assistant

Premex Services
Manchester
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Managed processing of sensitive medical records under strict deadlines, ensuring accurate data transfer across stakeholders
  • Coordinated documentation flow with attention to compliance, mirroring project-style coordination in a regulated environment

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Geography

York St John University
York
09.2021 - 07.2024

Skills

  • Stakeholder Relationships
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Business Acumen
  • Risk Management
  • Time Management
  • Organisation

Professional Development

Professional Development

  • Working towards Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Project Management through REED courses which is also CPD accredited
  • Planning to start PRINCE2 certification


These courses are part of my commitment to building a strong foundation in project management concepts and technical skills to prepare for a graduate/entry-level construction PM role.

Early Education

I have a full compliment of 8 GCSEs grade 6 and above, as well as 3 ALEVELs in Geography, History and Biology

Timeline

Public Sector Recruitment Consultant

Vivid Resourcing
01.2025 - Current

Supermarket assistant

Waitrose
06.2023 - 07.2024

Poll Clerk

York City Council
05.2023 - 07.2024

HR Administrator

NHS Professionals
06.2022 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Human Geography

York St John University
09.2021 - 07.2024

Administrative assistant

Premex Services
06.2021 - 08.2021

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