Matthew Sheader
Shirley,Solihull
Summary
Generalist internal recruiter with proven success in hiring across sectors such as marketing, tech, and corporate functions. Expertise in talent acquisition, direct sourcing, and high-volume recruitment, including executive roles. Strong skills in workforce planning and employer branding, focusing on optimizing recruitment processes. Experienced in engaging stakeholders and C-suite executives to enhance market mapping and talent pipelining efforts, driving cost reduction and process efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Talent Acquisition Specialist
cinch/BCA UK - Constellation Automotive Group
Solihull - Hybrid
10.2020 - 03.2026
- Recruited across IT, Tech, UX, UI, Marketing, Product, Operations, Customer Service and other key Corporate Functions, supporting multiple business units.
- Led direct sourcing initiatives, reducing agency spend and increasing recruitment efficiency.
- Worked on high volume campaigns as well as targeted headhunting for specialist and senior vacancies
- Improved time-to-hire to sub 20 days through process optimisation and proactive talent pipelining.
- Expanded hiring into BCA Logistics, ensuring the right talent was in place to support business growth.
- Europe’s largest integrated automotive marketplace, operating brands such as cinch, BCA Marketplace, and webuyanycar.com.
- Collaborated closely with hiring managers for understanding specific role requirements and ideal candidate profiles.
- Identified hiring needs, contributing to the creation of comprehensive job descriptions.
- Managed internal referrals programme encouraging employee participation in talent acquisition process.
Account Manager – Flexible Resourcing
Specialist Computer Centres (SCC)
07.2016 - 10.2020
- Led IT recruitment for contract and permanent roles, hiring Deployment Engineers, EUC Consultants, Infrastructure Engineers, Network Architects, Solutions Architects, and Project & Programme Managers.
- Managed high-volume recruitment projects for public and private sector clients.
- Europe’s largest independent IT services business, providing technology solutions to 2,500+ customers across 50+ countries.
Internal Recruitment Specialist (UK & EMEA) – Interim Contract
BBC
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Managed recruitment across corporate, editorial, and marketing teams, hiring Journalists, Presenters, Content Producers, Production Staff, and Communications Specialists.
- Developed and maintained talent pipelines for key business areas, including marketing and communications.
- Advised hiring managers and senior stakeholders on recruitment strategy, particularly for marketing roles.
UK Resourcing Specialist (FTC)
RWE npower GBS
12.2014 - 08.2015
- Led recruitment for technical, commercial, and corporate roles, hiring Software Developers, Engineers, Scientists, Geologists, Project Managers, Environmental Planners, and HR professionals.
- Partnered with senior leaders to develop talent strategies for business growth.
- Managed contractor hiring, ensuring workforce flexibility for large-scale energy projects.
Business Manager – Marketing & Corporate Recruitment
Page Group
10.2009 - 11.2014
- Specialised in Marketing Recruitment, successfully filling roles across Digital Marketing, Brand Management, Content Creation, and PR.
Managing Consultant
Hudson
10.2006 - 11.2009
- Focused on corporate and marketing recruitment withing Financial Services and Energy Clients, filling roles within Digital Marketing, Brand Management, Communications, and PR.
Senior Industrial Consultant
The Best Connection
06.2003 - 09.2006
- Managed high-volume temp recruitment for industrial and logistics roles.
Education
BA (Hons) - Politics
University of Huddersfield
01.1998 - 01.2001
Skills
- Generalist Internal Recruiter – Specialising in hiring across Marketing, Communications, Tech, Product, IT, Operations, HR, Customer Service and corporate functions
- Talent Acquisition & Direct Sourcing
- High-Volume & Executive Recruitment
- IT, Logistics, Corporate & Professional Services Hiring
- Workforce Planning & Employer Branding
- Recruitment Process Optimisation
- Stakeholder & C-Suite Engagement
- Market Mapping & Talent Pipelining
- Cost Reduction & Process Efficiency
Affiliations
- Hiking, Scuba Diving, Travel
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
cinch/BCA UK - Constellation Automotive Group
10.2020 - 03.2026
Account Manager – Flexible Resourcing
Specialist Computer Centres (SCC)
07.2016 - 10.2020
Internal Recruitment Specialist (UK & EMEA) – Interim Contract
BBC
01.2016 - 06.2016
UK Resourcing Specialist (FTC)
RWE npower GBS
12.2014 - 08.2015
Business Manager – Marketing & Corporate Recruitment
Page Group
10.2009 - 11.2014
Managing Consultant
Hudson
10.2006 - 11.2009
Senior Industrial Consultant
The Best Connection
06.2003 - 09.2006
BA (Hons) - Politics
University of Huddersfield
01.1998 - 01.2001