Michael Penson
Battersea
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in relationship building, teamwork, and leadership. Adept at working under pressure and solving complex problems, with excellent communication skills. Confident in utilising IT systems such as Microsoft Office to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Recruitment Consultant
Oyster Partnership
2025.11 - 2026.04
- Managing the 360 recruitment cycle within Facilities & Estates in the Not-For-Profit sector
- Business development expertise with a focus on identifying opportunities and driving growth
- Proven sales capability, consistently building strong client relationships and delivering results
- Project management experience overseeing end-to-end delivery and ensuring successful outcomes
- Skilled in data management, maintaining accurate records and leveraging insights to inform decisions
- Strong deal-negotiation abilities, securing favourable terms through strategic communication
Police Officer
Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)
2023.01 - 2025.10
- Neighbourhood Patrol Team/ Emergency Response Team
- Awarded a Borough Commander’s Commendation for delivering life-saving first aid
- Demonstrated strong risk-management and conflict-resolution capabilities in dynamic situations
- Managed a diverse caseload of complex investigations with accuracy and sound judgement
- Conducted comprehensive suspect, victim, and witness interviews to support evidential development
- Built rapport with residents and leveraged community intelligence to inform operational activity that saw a noticeable reduction in certain local issues
- Specially trained officer focused on tackling violence against women and girls
- Responded to and managed emergency calls from the public with professionalism and urgency
- Communicated sensitively and effectively with victims of crime to provide support and gather key information
Property Maintenance Coordinator
PM247
2022.05 - 2023.01
- Demonstrated strong performance in a fast-paced, high-volume office environment
- Led pricing negotiations with clients to secure mutually beneficial agreements
- Promoted company services to prospective customers through effective communication and relationship-building
- Coordinated and supervised maintenance projects to ensure timely and efficient completion
- Developed and refined key tele-sales skills to drive customer engagement and sales outcomes
Royal Marines Commando Recruit
Lympstone
2021.10 - 2022.05
- Spent Six months as a Royal Marines recruit, learning key skills in Navigation, survival tactics, teamwork, decision making under pressure, Firearm skills and long-Distance hiking and endurance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Professional Policing Practice
University of West London
1 2023 - 10 2025
A levels - Film Studies (B), Drama(C), Health and social care (Pass)
Simon Balle School
1 2013 - 1 2020
Skills
- Relationship building
- Working under pressure
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Leadership
- Confident with IT systems like Microsoft Office
Reference
tijen@pm247.co.uk
Timeline
Recruitment Consultant
Oyster Partnership
2025.11 - 2026.04
Police Officer
Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)
2023.01 - 2025.10
Property Maintenance Coordinator
PM247
2022.05 - 2023.01
Royal Marines Commando Recruit
Lympstone
2021.10 - 2022.05
Bachelor of Science - Professional Policing Practice
University of West London
1 2023 - 10 2025
A levels - Film Studies (B), Drama(C), Health and social care (Pass)
Simon Balle School
1 2013 - 1 2020