Julie Tomlinson
Wolverhampton,West Midlands
Summary
Proactive and results-driven Talent Acquisition Partner with extensive in-house and agency recruitment experience across retail, hospitality, and corporate environments. Adept at delivering full-cycle recruitment strategies, stakeholder engagement, and process improvements in high-volume and fast-paced settings. Known for enhancing candidate and hiring manager experiences through clear communication, efficiency, and innovation. Skilled in utilising data-driven insights, social media sourcing, and recruitment marketing to attract top talent. Passionate about driving continuous improvement and aligning talent acquisition with business goals. Adept at managing recruitment across operational and central functions, and confident operating within fast-paced, evolving environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Talent Partner (Fixed Term Contract)
Parkdean Resorts
Newcastle Upon Tyne
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Partner with Regional Director for Southeast to deliver full end-to-end recruitment across multiple holiday parks.
- Provide coaching and strategic hiring advice to ensure high-quality, timely appointments.
- Recruit a diverse range of roles including Head Chefs, Maintenance Managers, Accommodation leads, and Operational teams.
- Proactively source and headhunt talent while developing engaged pipelines for permanent roles.
- Remote
Talent Acquisition Partner
Poundland & Dealz
Walsall
10.2023 - 08.2025
- Delivered tailored recruitment solutions for high-volume retail and head office roles across the UK and Ireland.
- Drove a strong candidate experience with timely communication and engagement.
- Acted as a brand ambassador, embedding company values into recruitment practices.
- Consistently achieved KPIs including Time to Hire, Fill Rate, and Channel Effectiveness.
- Contributed to major projects including EVP development, careers campaign video, workforce planning, and competency frameworks.
- Led ongoing process improvements to enhance efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
Resourcing Partner
Wilko
Worksop
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Managed end-to-end recruitment across Support Centre, Retail Management, and Logistics.
- Built and maintained talent pools for critical roles while advising on internal and external appointments.
- Ensured a positive candidate journey as the primary point of contact.
- Managed recruitment administration including contracts and offer letters.
- Redundancy due to administration
Talent Acquisition Partner
Marston’s PLC
Wolverhampton
10.2019 - 06.2023
- Delivered recruitment across central functions and partnered with HRBPs to provide effective hiring solutions.
- Improved hiring outcomes through data-led insights and process enhancements, including launching the referral programme.
- Supported hiring managers with inclusive recruitment practices and digital interview tools.
- Enhanced employer brand and talent pipelines through social media presence, market insight, and proactive sourcing across networks and events.
- Pub Support Centre (Redundancy)
Resourcing Partner
Marston’s PLC
Wolverhampton
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Supported Operations Managers with recruiting self-employed pub partners across multiple regions.
- Developed attraction strategies using job boards, social media, and events.
- Presented resourcing updates at regional meetings and collaborated closely with internal teams.
- Built talent pipelines through community engagement and proactive sourcing.
- Great Locals
Resourcing & Talent Officer
Marston’s PLC
Wolverhampton
08.2011 - 08.2017
- Delivered high-volume recruitment for new pub openings, hiring GMs, chefs, and full site teams.
- Supported Area Managers with interview capability and best practice.
- Facilitated development centres and contributed to internal succession planning.
- Managed Pubs
Employment Coach
A4e
Dudley
06.2010 - 07.2011
- Coached customers on training, job search, and interview skills to support sustainable employment.
- Assisted with CVs, applications, and confidence building.
- Ensured delivery met DWP/OFSTED contractual requirements.
Account Co-ordinator
Interaction Recruitment
Wolverhampton
02.2009 - 06.2010
- Managed corporate accounts including HBOS and RAC, supplying and placing temporary staff.
- Sourced, interviewed, and matched candidates to requirements.
- Ran payroll and supported up to 150 temporary workers.
Staffing Consultant
Kelly Services
Wolverhampton
07.2007 - 02.2009
- Delivered high-volume temporary recruitment while growing branch business.
- Managed key accounts and up to 150 temporary employees.
- Briefed and supported candidates throughout the hiring process.
- Tuped to Interaction Recruitment
Skills
- High volume recruitment
- Candidate engagement
- Stakeholder management
- Data-driven decision making
- Digital sourcing and employer branding
- Social media strategies
- Project delivery
- Onboarding and compliance
- ATS and recruitment systems
- Diversity and inclusion in hiring
- Full lifecycle recruitment
- Strategic talent acquisition
References
References are available on request.
Timeline
Talent Partner (Fixed Term Contract)
Parkdean Resorts
09.2025 - 11.2025
Talent Acquisition Partner
Poundland & Dealz
10.2023 - 08.2025
Resourcing Partner
Wilko
07.2023 - 09.2023
Talent Acquisition Partner
Marston’s PLC
10.2019 - 06.2023
Resourcing Partner
Marston’s PLC
09.2017 - 09.2019
Resourcing & Talent Officer
Marston’s PLC
08.2011 - 08.2017
Employment Coach
A4e
06.2010 - 07.2011
Account Co-ordinator
Interaction Recruitment
02.2009 - 06.2010
Staffing Consultant
Kelly Services
07.2007 - 02.2009