Dynamic and results driven Talent Acquisition Manager with 10 year's experience leading end-to-end recruitment strategies across diverse sectors in the UK. Proven track record of reducing time-to-hire, elevating candidate quality, and building high performing teams through data driven talent strategies and innovative sourcing methods.
Adept at workforce planning, employer branding and recruitment analytics to deliver measurable hiring outcomes aligned with business objectives. Recognised for exceptional stakeholder management, leadership, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving talent markets.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager - Operations
Charles Tyrwhitt
Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes
09.2023 - Current
Implemented innovative sourcing techniques to identify passive candidates and expand talent pipelines for hard-to-fill roles.
Best practices for efficient candidate sourcing, interviewing techniques, and relationship building with hiring managers.
Collaborated with HR team members to ensure a seamless on boarding experience for new hires through effective communication and coordination of orientation programs.
Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs, resulting in improved candidate selection.
Enhanced the efficiency of talent acquisition processes by implementing data-driven strategies and streamlining workflows.
Increased the quality of new hires by refining job descriptions, setting clear expectations, and establishing performance metrics for success.
Managed all aspects of the interview process including scheduling, conducting interviews, providing feedback, and negotiating offers with candidates.
Analysed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
Facilitated successful candidate experiences throughout all stages of the recruitment journey by maintaining open lines of communication and providing timely feedback.
Improved company branding efforts by developing compelling content for career websites and social media channels that highlighted organisational culture and values.
Coordinated job fairs and campus recruiting events to attract top talent from diverse backgrounds.
Streamlined internal referral program by simplifying procedures, increasing employee participation, and ultimately expanding the pool of qualified applicants.
Organised and led assessment days for high volume recruitment drives, ensuring efficient candidate evaluation and seamless coordination across multiple stakeholders.
Delivering weekly recruitment performance reports to business heads
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Teya / Retail Merchant Services
11.2018 - 08.2023
Responsible for end to end recruitment life cycle including attraction, selection, offer and onboarding, across all sectors, in the UK and Europe.
Ensuring a great candidate and Hiring Manager experience throughout process.
Candidate interviews (phone, video, and in-person) screening and evaluation.
Working closely with Hiring Managers and Stakeholders throughout the recruitment journey, building trusted relationships, developing hiring plans, providing hand-on advice/guidance and supporting at all stages of the recruitment process.
Sourcing candidates through the use of various online platforms such as online job boards, CV databases, and social media and building a pipeline of candidates and developing talent.
Increasing efficiency of recruitment processes by using ATS capabilities to automate CVs
Showcasing strong and accessible employer brand on social media to attract potential candidates and promote positive company culture.
Formulating employee satisfaction surveys to gather feedback.
Researching market trends to offer competitive salaries and benefits. Monitor recruitment trends including time to hire/cost to hire, hire source and many other key metrics.
Running assessment centres for quick and efficient recruitment when looking to recruit high volume roles.
Hiring and training new employees to align with vision, goals and objectives of organisation.
Manage and control third party preferred supplier list where needed.
Internal Recruitment Advisor
Teya / Retail Merchant Services
11.2016 - 10.2018
Maintained high suitability standards through diligent screening, interview and assessment processes.
Monitored numerous job applications consecutively, qualifying and shortlisting responses to improve workflow efficiency.
Expertly negotiated salary requirements and finalised arrangements between client and candidate.
Coached candidates through interview process to secure top roles.
Handled end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring smooth and swift transactions from initial advert to job offer.
Established positive relationships with prospective candidates through networking and regular communications.
Attracted top candidates using social media networking.
Advertised job vacancies through online platforms.
Interviewed, assessed and matched prospective applicants with vacancies at client companies.
Executive Recruitment Specialist
Smart Moves
03.2016 - 11.2016
Handled end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring smooth and swift transactions from initial advert to job offer.
Expertly negotiated salary requirements and finalised arrangements between client and candidate.
Attracted top candidates using social media networking.
Developed strong understanding of client companies' values, work culture, and environment.
Maintained high suitability standards through diligent screening, interview and assessment processes.
Coached candidates through interview process to secure top roles.
Established positive relationships with prospective candidates through networking and regular communications.
Monitored numerous job applications consecutively, qualifying and shortlisting responses to improve workflow efficiency.
Worked towards exceeding targets agreed on with clients regarding number of candidates placed.
Offered advice to clients and candidates on pay rates, career progression and training.
Advertised job vacancies through online platforms.
Interviewed, assessed and matched prospective applicants with vacancies.
Branch Manager
Paterson Healthcare
03.2014 - 03.2016
Facilitated smooth running of branch operations by verifying consistent compliance with standard operating procedures.
Oversaw all aspects of branch management, including sales, revenue and policy enforcement.
Boosted branch sales by developing and deepening customer loyalty through incentive programmes.
Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving overall talent and skills set for organisation.
Conducted regular branch staff meetings to communicate goals and objectives.
Performed monthly and quarterly employee performance appraisals.
Recruitment Consultant
Tate
10.2010 - 03.2014
Established positive relationships with prospective candidates through networking and regular communications.
Maintained high suitability standards through diligent screening, interview and assessment processes.
Handled end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring smooth and swift transactions from initial advert to job offer.
Education
GCSEs -
The Grange School
Aylesbury, Bucks
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Buckinghamshire New University
High Wycombe, Bucks
Level 3 Certificate in Recruitment Practice (CertR -
London Business School
London, ENG
Skills
Full-cycle recruitment strategy and execution
Workforce planning and forecasting
Employer branding and recruitment marketing
Candidate experience optimisation
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring strategies
High-volume and executive search recruitment
Stakeholder management and collaboration
Recruitment analytics and KPIs (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire)
Talent pipeline reporting and forecasting
Data-driven decision making in hiring
HR dashboard creation and interpretation
Personal Information
Interests
Gym, walking, cooking/hosting
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager - Operations
Charles Tyrwhitt
09.2023 - Current
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Teya / Retail Merchant Services
11.2018 - 08.2023
Internal Recruitment Advisor
Teya / Retail Merchant Services
11.2016 - 10.2018
Executive Recruitment Specialist
Smart Moves
03.2016 - 11.2016
Branch Manager
Paterson Healthcare
03.2014 - 03.2016
Recruitment Consultant
Tate
10.2010 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Buckinghamshire New University
Level 3 Certificate in Recruitment Practice (CertR -