SARAH PHILLPOT
Worcester Park ,Surrey
Summary
Experienced Talent Acquisition professional with over 8 years in in-house, RPO, and agency settings, specialising in technical hiring for technology, fintech, and AI sectors. Partnered with senior stakeholders to execute end-to-end recruitment for Software Engineering, Cloud & DevOps, and Data roles. Utilised market mapping and direct sourcing to create scalable talent pipelines in competitive markets while ensuring quality candidate experiences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Talent Acquisition Partner
Deloitte
2025.08 - 2026.07
- Led the full recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, interview management, offer negotiation, onboarding, and stakeholder management to ensure a streamlined process.
- Managed 30+ concurrent requisitions in fast-paced environment, addressing niche technical and business-critical hiring needs to ensure timely placements.
- Partnered with Senior Managers, Directors, and Business Partners to define hiring strategies, provide market insights, and align on technical requirements in competitive technology landscapes.
- Delivered end-to-end recruitment across Deloitte's Enabling Areas, focusing on IT, Legal, Finance, Client Experience, Risk & Quality, and technical hiring for DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data, and Software Engineering.
- Built high-quality pipelines of technical talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, referrals, and proactive headhunting techniques.
- Delivered recruitment reporting and provided data-driven hiring recommendations, contributing to improved outcomes and reduced time-to-fill.
- Utilised tools like SuccessFactors, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Power BI, and M365 to streamline recruitment processes and enhance reporting efficiency.
Talent Acquisition Partner
MiQ Sydney
, New South Wales
2025.04 - 2025.06
- Implemented talent acquisition strategies for global growth, enhancing quality of hire, speed, and diversity outcomes.
- Recruited and engaged high-quality technical and data talent to support global ad-tech hiring in engineering-adjacent and analytics-driven roles.
- Partnered with hiring managers to design innovative sourcing, assessment, and closing strategies tailored to MiQ's data-driven environment.
- Delivered data-informed hiring strategies with KPIs and milestones, ensuring alignment with stakeholders across multiple roles.
- Built and maintained pipelines of technical and data-focused candidates through advanced research, competitive mapping, and targeted networking.
- Engaged passive candidates through personalized outreach, strengthening pipeline and aligning with technical and cultural requirements.
- Led interviews for technical skills and MiQ leadership alignment, ensuring optimal technical and cultural fit.
Recruiter
Westpac Sydney
Sydney
2024.11 - 2025.04
- Recruited and engaged high-quality technical and data talent for engineering-adjacent and analytics-driven positions in a global ad-tech firm.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to devise and implement targeted sourcing and hiring strategies for commercial, operations, and technology roles.
- Delivered structured hiring strategies with clear KPIs and milestones. aligning stakeholders across multiple roles.
- Recommended talent acquisition strategies to elevate quality of hire, reduce time-to-fill, and enhance diversity outcomes globally.
- Built strong pipelines of candidates through market research, competitive mapping, Boolean search, and targeted networking.
- Nurtured passive candidates through personalized outreach to ensure technical alignment and cultural fit.
- Enhanced interview quality and candidate experience, reinforcing candidate pipelines across technical and commercial hiring streams.
Talent Acquisition Partner
Dexory London
London
2023.05 - 2024.01
- Recruited specialised tech talent across AI, Engineering, and Robotics to support rapid scale-up growth in emerging markets.
- Led advanced sourcing initiatives, employing Boolean search and market mapping to engage competitive tech candidates.
- Developed long-term hiring strategies with senior leadership to align with business scaling objectives.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to refine role scoping, job descriptions, and interview processes, ensuring alignment with team needs.
- Utilised market intelligence to inform talent mapping, compensation benchmarking, and workforce planning.
- Enhanced employer branding and candidate experience through strategic outreach and tailored communication.
- Reported on key recruitment metrics to inform and optimise hiring strategy and delivery outcomes.
Senior Recruiter
Bloomberg
London
2021.09 - 2023.02
- Led recruitment for technical engineering functions including Software Engineers, Platform Engineers, Data Engineers, and Engineering Leadership within Bloomberg's Trading & Analytics divisions across EMEA and APAC.
- Managed 30+ requisitions across EMEA and APAC, ensuring timely fulfilment of roles to meet business needs.
- Partnered with hiring managers to define role requirements, develop strategic hiring plans, and deliver market-informed guidance throughout the hiring process.
- Sourced and engaged high-caliber candidates using advanced Boolean search, talent mapping, LinkedIn Recruiter, and referral strategies.
- Tracked recruitment KPIs and analysed funnel data to provide actionable insights that shaped sourcing strategies and enhanced hiring outcomes.
- Ensured a best-in-class candidate experience through consistent communication, timely feedback, and tailored interview preparation.
- Collaborated with D&I stakeholders to drive inclusive hiring practices and diversify talent pipelines across engineering and product functions.
- Utilized ATS and recruitment tools to streamline hiring operations and maintain pipeline visibility (including Workday and in-house platforms).
- Stayed current on talent market trends, providing insights on compensation benchmarks, talent availability, and competitor activity to influence decision-making.
- Promoted Bloomberg's culture, mission, and EVP to attract candidates aligned with organisational values, strengthening employer brand presence.
Talent Partner
Lyst - London
London
2021.01 - 2021.09
- Utilized advanced sourcing techniques to engage top-tier talent and strengthen candidate pipelines.
- Attracted both passive and active candidates.
- Developed and implemented efficient recruitment policies, processes, and procedures.
- Partnered with key internal stakeholders for cohesive recruitment strategies.
- Incorporated diversity and inclusion strategies into all recruiting processes.
- Led projects that improved client attraction strategies and enhanced candidate experiences.
- Built relationships with external customers to create tailored recruitment solutions, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Shared insights across Talentful, contributing to business-wide improvements in recruitment practices.
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Adecco
London
2016.02 - 2020.11
- Built and maintained strong relationships with candidates and clients, delivering tailored recruitment solutions across Finance, Banking, Retail, Government, Big Tech, and Information Technology sectors.
- Partnered with clients to understand hiring requirements and deliver effective sourcing strategies across technology-focused roles.
- Sourced, shortlisted, and interviewed candidates for permanent roles, including technical and IT positions within competitive talent markets.
- Delivered end-to-end recruitment across multiple industries, managing full lifecycle hiring from role brief through to placement.
- Managed client engagement across new and existing accounts, providing strategic advice on hiring needs and recruitment trends.
- Negotiated fees and commercial terms, contributing to successful revenue generation and sustained client relationships.
- Produced compelling CV presentations and candidate profiles that effectively showcased talent for technical and professional roles.
- Wrote and advertised compelling job descriptions across leading UK job boards, optimized to attract both active and passive candidates.
- Cultivated enduring relationships with candidates and clients, aligning recruitment solutions with their needs.
Education
GCSE -
Cheam High School
London, UKSkills
- Engineering recruitment
- AI recruitment
- Engineering talent mapping
- Global talent acquisition
- Boolean Search & Advanced Sourcing
- Technical Candidate Assessment
- Market Intelligence & Competitor Mapping
- Candidate Engagement
- Engineering Leadership Hiring
Certification
- Level 2 Certificate: Recruitment Resourcing
- R.E.C
INTERESTS
American muscle cars, Gym, Hiking, Motorbikes, Socializing
Accomplishments
- Enhanced Candidate Pipeline: Increased candidate pipeline 40% using innovative sourcing techniques.
- Reduced Time-to-Hire: Decreased time-to-hire by 20%, optimizing efficiency and cost.
- Exceeded Recruitment Targets: Filled 90% of roles within target time, exceeding expectations.
- Advanced Diversity Goals: Improved diversity hires by 15% through targeted initiatives.
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Partner
Deloitte
2025.08 - 2026.07
Talent Acquisition Partner
MiQ Sydney
2025.04 - 2025.06
Recruiter
Westpac Sydney
2024.11 - 2025.04
Talent Acquisition Partner
Dexory London
2023.05 - 2024.01
Senior Recruiter
Bloomberg
2021.09 - 2023.02
Talent Partner
Lyst - London
2021.01 - 2021.09
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Adecco
2016.02 - 2020.11
GCSE -
Cheam High School