Stuart Barton

· Manage the full recruitment lifecycle across engineering, manufacturing and technical vacancies.

· Partner with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and workforce planning.

· Source specialist candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM, networking, referrals and headhunting.

· Conduct competency-based interviews and prepare detailed candidate assessments.

· Coordinate interviews, negotiate offers and support onboarding.

· Produce job adverts, LinkedIn content and recruitment marketing campaigns.

· Developed several new client relationships that became repeat recruitment partnerships.

· Qualified for enhanced bonus payments through exceeding performance targets.

· Daily user of LinkedIn Recruiter

Promoted to Recruitment Manager after successfully building a recruitment desk within the construction sector.

• Managed recruitment operations alongside running a successful billing desk.
• Supported colleagues with recruitment strategy, candidate management and client relationships.
• Monitored performance and KPIs.
• Assisted with business development and account management.
• Maintained responsibility for end-to-end recruitment across permanent and temporary vacancies.

• Delivered temporary recruitment solutions across construction markets throughout the UK.
• Built relationships with contractors and clients.
• Managed candidate sourcing, interviewing, selection and placement.
• Developed new business while maintaining existing client accounts.
• Managed multiple live vacancies simultaneously within a fast-paced environment.

• Generated qualified customer appointments through targeted field-based prospecting.
• Built rapport with homeowners and identified suitable energy efficiency solutions.
• Worked in partnership with local authority energy efficiency initiatives.
• Consistently achieved appointment generation targets within a competitive sales environment.

• Conducted consultative sales appointments, identifying customer requirements and recommending tailored home improvement solutions.
• Built strong customer relationships while managing the sales process from initial enquiry through to order confirmation.
• Worked closely with surveyors, installers and internal departments to ensure a seamless customer experience.

• Supported the day-to-day management of a high-performing retail store, ensuring operational excellence and exceptional customer service.
• Led, motivated and developed team members while managing rotas, stock control and store performance.
• Monitored KPIs and contributed to achieving sales and profitability targets.

• Assisted with the overall management of the store, overseeing daily operations and maintaining high standards of customer service.
• Recruited, trained and coached new employees, supporting their ongoing development and performance.
• Managed merchandising, stock control and team performance to maximise sales and operational efficiency.

• Supported the management team in the day-to-day running of the store and supervised staff during trading hours.
• Delivered excellent customer service while ensuring the store remained operationally compliant and commercially focused.
• Assisted with staff training, cash management and visual merchandising.

• Supported customers throughout the mortgage application process within a highly regulated financial services environment.
• Built strong relationships with customers, solicitors and internal stakeholders to ensure applications progressed efficiently.
• Consistently delivered excellent customer service while maintaining accuracy, compliance and attention to detail.

• Managed and developed a retail team, driving sales performance through coaching, motivation and effective leadership.
• Oversaw store operations, recruitment, staff development and performance management.
• Delivered exceptional customer experiences while consistently achieving commercial objectives.

• Delivered a premium customer experience within a luxury retail environment.
• Built strong product knowledge and consistently achieved individual sales targets.
• Developed excellent communication and relationship-building skills within a fast-paced retail setting.

• Managed business customer accounts, providing account management and commercial support to pubs and clubs across the UK.
• Built long-term customer relationships through proactive communication and tailored service.
• Provided technical and account support while identifying opportunities to enhance customer satisfaction and retention.