Paul DEAVILLE

• Hired to lead the Sustainability Division at Eden Brown
• Lead a team of 4 consultants
• Business development to open up new clients and maximise fees
• Led departmental strategies by collaborating with team members and effectively communicating goals.
• Executive Search for Senior Director level vacancies.
• Partnered with key clients to act as extension of internal talent team
• Recruitment of new team members including off shore team in South Africa

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner 2020 - 2024

Talent Acquisition Partner 2018 - 2021

Recruitment Manager 2013 - 2019

Assistant Recruitment Manager 2013 - 2015

Mace is a global construction and property consultancy with over 8,000 employees. I was responsible for managing both external and internal recruitment across the UK, Europe, and MEA, covering roles within Mace's Construction and Consultancy Engines. Key disciplines included Project Management, Construction Management, Digital, Sustainability, Design, Engineering, H&S, and Central Support Services.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

• Collaborated closely with business unit directors and HR business partners to align talent acquisition strategies with the company's strategic goals.
• Utilised a range of sourcing methods, including headhunting, networking, online tools, and other external sourcing approaches to identify top talent.
• Managed a team of 3 Talent Acquisition specialists, ensuring high levels of performance and support.
• Led recruitment marketing initiatives, crafting and placing job advertisements across multiple platforms.
• Ensured a seamless candidate journey from initial contact to offer negotiation and onboarding for both internal and external candidates.
• Managed the Preferred Supplier List (PSL), serving as the primary point of contact for external recruitment agencies and negotiating terms of business.
• Spearheaded Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, with a particular focus on disability inclusion, and played a pivotal role in driving an inclusive work environment.
• Implemented a new ATS system utilizing AI to streamline applicant tracking and management. Led training sessions for hiring managers and team members on its use.
• Trained junior team members in advanced strategic sourcing techniques, improving candidate quality and recruitment outcomes.
• Enhanced the candidate experience through clear communication and timely feedback, ensuring positive outcomes for all applicants.
• Represented Mace in public speaking engagements at both internal and external events.
• Used Power BI to present recruitment data to key stakeholders, influencing workforce planning and strategic decision-making.
• Successfully attracted, engaged, and nurtured top talent through various channels, including LinkedIn, social media, and job boards.
• Achieved a consistently high recruitment volume, hiring over 70 technical roles per year and reducing reliance on agency hires to less than 5%.
• Served as the Recruitment Lead for Mace Enabled, the disability network, and led the "Open Doors" recruitment event focused on disability inclusion.
• Managed the demobilisation of over 160 employees from HS2 Euston and the Olympic Legacy Programme, Stratford.
• Delivered talent acquisition for high-profile projects, including HS2, Battersea Power Station, and various MoJ & MoD programs.

Randstad CPE is one of the world’s leading construction recruitment agencies, only recruiting for the construction, property and engineering markets.

New desk start-up covering International Engineering.

Recruiting Resident Engineers predominantly across Sub-Saharan Africa, Central Asia (Azerbaijan) and Eastern Europe (Serbia).

• Permanent Consultant of the month August 2012
• 3 months billing £20,000 plus

OCG is an e-procurement platform company for office supplies and business furniture.

• Enhanced client relationships by providing insightful account management and strategic consultancy. Managed key account, Oxford University
• Developed comprehensive business strategies for the maximisation of growth potential.
• Ensured seamless service delivery through efficient project coordination.
• Delivered exceptional customer service to ensure high client satisfaction levels.
• Managed a portfolio of key accounts, fostering long-term business relationships.

• Identified potential candidates for client requirements through active sourcing methods.
• Managed relationships with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs and timelines.
• Conducted pre-interview screening calls to assess candidate suitability and interest.
• Formulated effective job descriptions for various roles across industries.

Working on various accounts including Volvo fleet sales.