- I am the chairwoman of my local flower and gardening club, delivering introductions and speeches to 80 plus members on a monthly basis along with chairing meetings
- Dedicated Hull City AFC fan (When in or out of the Premier League!!)
Sophie Hall
Summary
A dedicated Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor with strengths in stakeholder management, strategic sourcing and talent mapping. Leads end to end hiring campaigns, shapes workforce plans and strengthens candidate experience through clear market insight and offer negotiation. Who is immensely proud to work for the BBC
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Adivisor
BBC
05.2016 - Current
- Business Partnering with all divisions of the BBC to create dedicated strategic hiring solutions. Focusing on targeted headhunting, workforce planned research and mapped routes for workforce and talent planning decisions.
- Analysed market trends to build talent pools and enhance stakeholder relationships.
- Acted up at band E level while supporting daily productivity needs.Drove productivity by coordinating schedules, task handovers, and workload priorities.Guided and led the team by applying clear processes and support
- Acted up at band E level while supporting daily productivity needs.
Drove productivity by coordinating schedules, task handovers, and workload priorities. Guided and led the team by applying clear processes and support
Recruiter
BBC
London
11.2013 - 05.2016
- Managed end-to-end recruitment processes across all BBC divisions, from campaign brief to offer and onboarding, handling up to 40 requisitions simultaneously.
- Partnered with recruitment and HR professionals to meet hiring objectives.
- Cultivated strong client relationships to understand unique requirements and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.
- Utilised social media platforms and professional networks for passive candidate sourcing, expanding talent pool.
Recruiter
Experis
London
01.2011 - 11.2013
- Streamlined client processes by delivering top candidates and overseeing hiring, enhancing overall recruitment efficiency.
- Conducted pre-interviews to assess candidates in first stage of hiring process, ensuring alignment with client requirements.
- Recruited Senior Finance candidates for dedicated consultancy arm of Manpower Group, focusing on competitive day rates.
Recruiter
Manpower Professional
London
12.2009 - 01.2011
- Managed end to end recruitment processes, from job posting to onboarding
- Sourced candidates through targeted outreach and networking efforts
- Ran recruitment desk, conducting targeted sales calls to acquire clients for tailored hiring solutions.
- Operated in a competitive, KPI-driven agency role, focusing on monthly performance metrics and commission structures.
- Went on to bring on Sky TV as a key client and later an onsite managed account.
Junior Temp Recruiter
Gi Group formerly Right 4 Staff
Hull
09.2007 - 12.2009
- Managed high street temp desk, efficiently matching candidates to job opportunities.
- Filled production lines crucial for National Accounts, ensuring operational continuity.
- Complied with safety regulations while managing clients in a high-pressure environment.
Education
Business Management - BSc
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon TyneHymers College
HullSkills
- Award winning Stakeholder Management and Candidate Experience
- Strategic sourcing
- Workforce planning
- Talent mapping
- Offer negotiation
- Market insights, problem solving and executive influence
Interests
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Adivisor
BBC
05.2016 - Current
Recruiter
BBC
11.2013 - 05.2016
Recruiter
Experis
01.2011 - 11.2013
Recruiter
Manpower Professional
12.2009 - 01.2011
Junior Temp Recruiter
Gi Group formerly Right 4 Staff
09.2007 - 12.2009
Business Management - BSc
Newcastle University
Hymers College