Sam Cushley
Bristol
Summary
Experienced recruitment professional with a focus on IT, software engineering, and manufacturing industries. Demonstrates effective project and stakeholder management, alongside strong skills in contract negotiation and team leadership. Possesses excellent organizational and time management capabilities, complemented by advanced Microsoft Office skills. Dedicated to driving results in dynamic and challenging settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior recruiter
Cielo Talent - Rolls-Royce RPO
Bristol
2025.02 - Current
- Tailored individual recruitment campaigns to attract top-tier candidates.
- Built strong relationships with hiring managers, ensuring alignment on job requirements and expectations.
- Optimised applicant tracking system usage resulting in more efficient recruitment procedures.
- Promoted employer brand effectively across multiple channels, attracting talented professionals.
- Maintained compliance with all company policies during recruitment process, reducing risk of infractions.
- Collaborated closely with HR colleagues to ensure seamless transition from recruitment to employment.
Team Lead - Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Manpower - JLR RPO
Bristol
2024.02 - 2026.04
- Leading a team of 5-8 Strategic Sourcing Specialist to fill vacancies deemed particularly difficult to fill by JLR
- Meetings with the Account Director and Leadership team three times a week to outline goals, blockers, business announcements and other urgent matters
- Project Managing different business areas to achieve a high-level amount of vacancies
- Manage, train and support new starters that join the business
- Ensure the team have appropriate Talent Attraction material, to promote to the external market
- Weekly/bi-weekly 1-2-1's with those in my team to create action plans, understand/fix blockers, establish development plans, analyse capacity and more
- Planned employee workloads and delegated tasks strategically based on level of experience
- Maintained excellent employee relationships by cultivating a supportive, positive and helpful working environment
- Fill vacant positions, to help the team achieve targets
Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Manpower - JLR RPO
Bristol
2022.02 - 2024.03
- Conducted in-depth consultations with the hiring team to obtain an extensive understanding of the positions available and ideal candidates.
- Conducted in-depth assessments into CVs, covering letters and application forms to narrow down applicants for interviews.
- Created accessible Talent Pools to accurately match candidates to different vacancies in the business.
- Kept clients and candidates updated on recruitment processes regularly through email and phone.
- Advertised and managed positions, while organising interviews with suitable candidates.
- Balanced the hiring team and candidate needs to achieve outstanding satisfaction ratings and recognition.
- Worked towards exceeding targets for candidates placed, billings and TTO.
- Project Leader for the JLR Manchester IT Tech Hub. Managing future opportunities and aligning dedicated Strategic Sourcer's to certain business areas.
- Attended events on behalf of JLR based in Manchester & London to educate the market in what we have to offer.
- Trained colleagues in different areas of the business to help them become more efficient.
Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Manpower - JLR RPO
Bristol
2022.02 - 2023.12
- Managed end-end recruitment processes by liaising with the hiring team and RBP to establish the requirements for the role.
- Created market intelligence reports depending on the business area for each position, to educate the hiring team on the current market state and competitor intel
- Created and advertised the position through the internal and external portals to attract the best talent
- Headhunted candidates by identifying and approaching targeted individuals to client specifications
- Screened potential candidates, taking accurate notes to determine suitability for available positions
- Managed the interview process on behalf of hiring manager and candidates, making sure both parties are prepped and understand what is expected from them on the day
- Managed the offer stage with the hiring manager, RBP and candidate to successfully fill the position
Apprentice Electrician (Installation)
Alltech Electrical Ltd
Bristol
2019.10 - 2022.02
- I joined Alltech Electrical which was a new start-up company owned by my father. During my time at the company, we focused on domestic, commercial, and industrial projects sub-contracting to various companies.
- Completed daily tasks such as..
- Wiring domestic houses and installing sockets, lights, fuse boards etc.
- Wiring and Installing CCTV Cameras (commercial)
- Wiring and installing fire alarms systems and smoke alarms (industrial)
- Installing fibre optic cable in military bases
- Installing sound systems in commercial buildings/Industrial units.
Recruitment Consultant
Opus Recruitment Solutions
Bristol
2018.02 - 2019.10
- I joined Opus where I focused on placing PHP & JavaScript Developers around the M4 corridor. I started out as a trainee Consultant and after 7 months, was promoted to a Recruitment Consultant. During my time at Opus, I successfully billed over £127k in a 360 environment.
- Daily tasks include;
- Business Development.
- Sourcing/screening candidates.
- Arranging interviews
- Negotiating Offers
Lettings Negotiator
Milburys Estate Agents
Bristol
2013.11 - 2018.02
- I joined Milburys where I would spend over 4 years developing my negotiating skills in the lettings industry. In addition to this, I would study in my own time completing two Diploma's in “Property Lettings & Management” and also “Property Sales”.
- Daily tasks include;
- Negotiating a deal with both landlord and applicant
- Property inspections
- Arranging and meeting applicants at properties
- Taking photos and creating floorplans for properties
- Valuing properties with clients present
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Property Sales & Property Letting and Management
City and Guilds
A Level - Media Studies & Information Technology
Chipping Sodbury Sixth form
Bristol 2012.01 -
Skills
- Recruitment - IT, Software, Engineering, Manufacturing
- Project Management
- Stakeholder management
- Contract Negotiation
- People management
- Time Management
- Organisation
- Analytical Skills
- Microsoft Office
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Watching and playing sports, Going to the Gym and Swimming, Socialising with friends
Timeline
Senior recruiter
Cielo Talent - Rolls-Royce RPO
2025.02 - Current
Team Lead - Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Manpower - JLR RPO
2024.02 - 2026.04
Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Manpower - JLR RPO
2022.02 - 2024.03
Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Manpower - JLR RPO
2022.02 - 2023.12
Apprentice Electrician (Installation)
Alltech Electrical Ltd
2019.10 - 2022.02
Recruitment Consultant
Opus Recruitment Solutions
2018.02 - 2019.10
Lettings Negotiator
Milburys Estate Agents
2013.11 - 2018.02
A Level - Media Studies & Information Technology
Chipping Sodbury Sixth form
2012.01 -
NVQ Level 3 - Property Sales & Property Letting and Management
City and Guilds