Leah Lovell

International recruitment specialist with proven success in UK-to-Australia talent acquisition, compliance, and candidate experience.

• Recruited UK candidates for roles in Australia, ensuring all placements met client requirements and legal standards
• Managed end-to-end candidate sourcing, screening, and documentation for overseas hires
• Extensive knowledge of UK and Australian visa and immigration processes, including sponsorship and Home Office requirements
• Adapted quickly to evolving international regulations and client needs, ensuring seamless recruitment delivery
• Built strong relationships with clients, candidates, and external partners across borders
• Maintained high standards of candidate care and communication throughout the recruitment lifecycle
• Provided regular updates and market insights to clients, supporting informed hiring decisions
• Demonstrated resilience, initiative, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, cross-border environment

Operational and data-focused role supporting business performance, compliance, and decision making.

• Managed internal resource allocation to support healthcare service delivery
• Supported care coordination teams with efficient staff rostering and workforce planning
• Produced KPI dashboards and performance reports for senior leadership
• Managed data integrity, cleansing, and migration during merger and acquisition activity
• Ensured compliance with UK regulatory requirements through accurate data management
• Supported payroll and finance teams to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy
• Provided cross-functional support across operational and strategic business projects
• First contact for branch system issues

Adaptable recruitment leader, skilled in team development, workforce planning, and process improvement.

• Led and developed the recruitment team, building capability and high performance
• Built strong candidate pipelines and external partnerships
• Developed relationships with agencies and job boards including Indeed, Indeed Flex, CV Library, Reed, and Total jobs
• Assessed ATS solutions and implemented Eploy to improve recruitment processes
• Produced performance reports for executive stakeholders
• Managed job advertising, recruitment marketing, and cross-functional recruitment projects

Proactive recruitment specialist, focused on meeting KPIs and delivering a compliant, candidate-centred experience.

• Delivered high-volume recruitment across healthcare and operational roles, consistently meeting targets
• Took initiative to grow and manage a robust candidate pipeline
• Managed end-to-end onboarding, from offer through contract production and payroll coordination
• Built strong, genuine relationships with applicants-quickly establishing trust and rapport
• Adapted easily to changing priorities and team needs, ensuring recruitment and onboarding excellence
• Ensured all recruitment and onboarding processes met CQC and legal requirements
• Maintained accurate candidate records and utilised ATS to track progress and compliance
• Collaborated with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and deliver tailored solutions
• Provided regular updates and insights to management on recruitment activity and market trends
• Demonstrated resilience and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Results-driven manager with proven success in team leadership, operations, and customer service within a values-led organisation.

• Led recruitment, training, and development of staff and volunteers, fostering a positive and high-performing team culture
• Managed daily store operations, including sales, inventory, budgets, and compliance
• Developed strong interpersonal and leadership skills, easily building rapport with diverse individuals
• Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency and customer experience
• Ensured compliance with organisational policies and regulatory requirements
• Oversaw financial performance, reporting, and cost control
• Adapted quickly to changing priorities and business needs, supporting organisational goals
• Built lasting relationships with customers, donors, and community partners