Sermin Aksoy
London
Summary
Global Recruiter, Headhunter, and Career Consultant with 15+ years of experience securing top-tier talent across Education, Finance/Banking, IT & AI Engineering, Healthcare, and Engineering sectors. Specializes in headhunting hard-to-find talent, from Executive Leaders to PhD-level AI Engineers. Founder of Alphaminds Connect, combining career-tech innovation (Career Match Pro, AI Mock Interview Videos) with human-centred coaching (1-to-1 interviews, feedback). Recognized for innovative programme design, SLA-driven recruitment partnerships, and DEI-focused pipelines enabling multilingual and overseas-qualified professionals to thrive. Global Recruiter and Career Consultant with expertise in securing top-tier talent across Education, Finance, IT & AI Engineering, Healthcare, and Engineering sectors. Specialises in headhunting rare talent, delivering innovative recruitment solutions and DEI-focused pipelines. Drives career-tech innovation through initiatives like Career Match Pro and AI Mock Interview Videos.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director / Founder
Alphaminds Connect
01.2022 - Current
- Founded recruitment and career consultancy, specialised in headhunting rare and high-value talent across industries, facilitating successful placements for employers with hard-to-fill roles.
Advice Worker
Refugee Women Association
11.2020 - 12.2023
- Guided migrant and refugee women in navigating career, employment, and welfare matters to enhance their access to the labour market.
- Observed court procedures and confidentiality policies.
- Coordinated with other professionals, such as psychologists or social workers, to provide comprehensive support to parties in conflict.
- Reviewed case files and case progression, keeping proceedings compliant with legislation.
Support Officer
One Housing Group
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Delivered accredited life skills and employability programmes for NEET youth, collaborating with local authorities and DWP to enhance youth employability outcomes.
- Managed confidential client records with utmost discretion, adhering to data protection regulations.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic support services, improving client outcomes.
- Assisted clients in developing life skills through targeted activities, enhancing their independence.
Support Officer
One Housing Group
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Delivered life skills and welfare advice through floating support services, collaborating with local authorities, JC, and DWP to address welfare benefit and housing challenges.
- Managed confidential client records with utmost discretion, adhering to data protection regulations.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic support services, improving client outcomes.
- Assisted clients in developing life skills through targeted activities, enhancing their independence.
Project Coordinator / IAG Advisor
Educators Forum
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Led a project for Turkish-speaking overseas-qualified teachers, tutors, and lecturers in a London charity, facilitating their integration into the UK education workforce.
- Developed detailed project documentation, including scope of work, project schedules, and financial reports.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary project teams, facilitating communication and resource allocation for timely project completion.
Employment & Career Adviser – Project Coordinator
Hackney Council Voluntary Services
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Guided overseas-qualified professionals into UK employment through customised pathways.
- Resolved client queries and concerns promptly, demonstrating commitment to exceptional customer service.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through CPD activities, staying ahead of regulatory changes and industry trends.
- Worked closely with junior advisors, mentoring them on best practices and advanced financial planning techniques.
Education
PGCE - Teaching English in Adult, Community & FE
Birkbeck College, University of London
LondonBA - English Language & Literature
Selcuk University
TurkeyBusiness Studies -
Cukurova University
TurkeySkills
- Executive search and headhunting
- Executive communication
- Networking and relationship building
- Strategic planning and visioning
- Talent acquisition and recruitment
- Career development and coaching
- Cross-cultural communication skills
- Global mindset and perspective
- Results-oriented approach
- Project budgeting and management
- HR systems expertise
- Workforce planning strategies
- Staff training and development
- Research and innovation
- ATS optimization techniques
- CV matching expertise
- Mock interview preparation
- Recruitment in education, finance, IT, AI engineering, healthcare, and engineering
- Employer partnerships development
- SLA-driven recruitment processes
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies
- Multilingual talent acquisition
- Programme innovation initiatives
Certification
- Personal Coaching Certificate - The Coaching Academy UK
- Advice & Guidance NVQ Level 3 - OCR
- Mentoring Practice Level 2 - OCN
- ITQ NVQ Level 2
- Project Management
- Report Writing
- Conflict Resolution
- Safeguarding
- DEI Recruitment
Custom Section
REC Certificate of Corporate Membership
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sermin-aksoy-2272a6361
Languages
Turkish
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Executive Director / Founder
Alphaminds Connect
01.2022 - Current
Advice Worker
Refugee Women Association
11.2020 - 12.2023
Support Officer
One Housing Group
01.2013 - 01.2019
Support Officer
One Housing Group
01.2010 - 01.2013
Project Coordinator / IAG Advisor
Educators Forum
01.2008 - 01.2010
Employment & Career Adviser – Project Coordinator
Hackney Council Voluntary Services
01.2006 - 01.2010
PGCE - Teaching English in Adult, Community & FE
Birkbeck College, University of London
BA - English Language & Literature
Selcuk University
Business Studies -
Cukurova University