Dan Baxter Email & Phone Number

Durham, Gb

Public Sector recruitment for Durham Constabulary with over 2000 employees. Covering geographical area of Durham City, Bishop Auckland & Darlington City. Managing a small team, dealing with Bulk Recruitment and Single Posts.Strategic input on Short-term, Medium-term and Long-term planning of Police OfficersContinuously developing and improving the recruitment process at DurhamManaging day-day Recruitment teamBuilding Strong relationships with all stakeholders (Appointing managers & Candidates)Working with relevant and trusted agencies where requiredProvide coaching and recruitment training for internal stakeholders (Appointing managers)Researching and exploring new recruitment opportunities within my network and areasPromote Durham Constabulary and building on our BrandDesign and implement any recruitment policy amendmentsEnsure recruitment process is adhered to and followed (Confident Disability Scheme, fair shortlisting, correct interview methods)

Durham, Durham, Gb

Over 10 years Election experience, working directly for Durham constituents in ensuring a fair and consistent election vote takes place on site. Responsible for the Ballot box and for all on site staffKey Achievements:Managed election day activities with turn-out of over 70% (higher than national average).Managed election day service for the generational important EU vote.

Northumberland, North Tyneside, Gateshead, Newcastle, South Tyneside And Sunderland, Gb

Public Sector recruitment for Northumbria Police with over 8000 employees. Covering geographical area of Northumberland, Newcastle & Sunderland. Working in a small team, dealing with volume and bespoke recruitment.Proactively sourcing new talent for bespoke roles (LinkedIn Recruiter, Reed, Network groups)Building Strong relationships with all stakeholders (Appointing managers & Candidates)Working with relevant and trusted agencies where requiredProvide coaching and recruitment training for internal stakeholders (Appointing managers)Researching and exploring new recruitment opportunities within my network and areasPromote the Northumbria Police & Personal Brand at events and through LinkedIn NetworkDesign and implement any recruitment policy amendmentsEnsure recruitment process is adhered to and followed (Confident Disability Scheme, fair shortlisting, correct interview methods)

Proving Boutique recruitment for HR & Recruitment specific roles across a wide range of sectorsProfessional & outstanding customer service with candidates and clientsStrong relationship building with candidates advising on CV content and styleSupporting candidate needsStakeholder engagement with clients to fully understand business needs, challenges, culture and values in order to assess the best suited candidates for each vacancyAdvising clients on market salaries and benefits to ensure they have a competitive offeringUnderstanding and careful matching of client expectations with suitable candidatesDeep dive sourcing candidates using recruitment tools such as LinkedIn and network databaseNegotiating salary & benefit packages on behalf of candidates Sourcing new roles using a variety of network toolsArranging & running recruitment network sessions with In-house recruiters

Morpeth, Northumberland, Gb

Ensuring a high standard and legal process is always followed during the day-day function of the recruitment process by managing a team workload of over 100 vacancies/candidates at any given moment. This involves Problem solving complex recruitment issues and communicating to the relevant stakeholders. I am proud to have coached the recruitment team, creating a proactive and knowledgeable culture which breeds development. Managing recruitment projects (Recruitment events, Apprentice cohorts & Elections recruitment) and also accountable for all right to work checks for new employees. Part of the team that reviews relevant policies and offers feedback for change.Conducting excellent managers training sessions for the overall recruitment process and using ourrecruitment system on the back of an 800 staff TUPE to NCC from the NHS.Proud to consistently build relationships with all our staff networks, building a personal and departmental brand within the council.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gb

Supervise both recruitment and HR requirements within NHS, delivering expert advice to trust managers in matters regarding staff absence, employee investigations, performance reviews, and managing HR policy. Review absence history for all staff and participate in absence review meetings, making recommendations to leadership regarding appropriate and supportive procedures for individual sickness-related cases. Compose investigation reports, advising managers about disciplinary procedures and contributing to investigation meetings.Achieved rate of staff absence of less than target of 5% with variety of management tools and processes to improve staff absence levels on constant basis. Contributed to Absence Team that logged and managed absence of trust staff during Covid-19 pandemic. Supported team in achieving average daily ‘actual absence’ below 10%. Developed workload management strategies to best overcome lockdown challenges.Manage all Covid-19 cases within trust, supervising logging of sickness, absence, booking of COVID tests, and handling results.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gb

Planned, coordinated, and executed assessment days for up to 100 candidates, in collaboration with CNTW NHS Trust, evaluating efficiency and refining for optimal outcomes. Monitored recruitment processes, guaranteeing compliance with legal guidelines and adherence to timescale KPI’s. Managed and supported recruitment team in performing candidate pre-employment checks. Drove effective communication and cultivated effective relationships between candidates and managers. Oversaw and delegated employee workloads for productive workflow.Completed audit for achieving monthly KPI's of recruitment and shortlisting timescales, and achieved 5% DBS monthly audit.Applauded by management for calm and professional approach to meeting challenges of complex planning and execution of assessment days.

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, Gb

Over 6 years at Tesco working on a variety of different departments, as well as 2 years of management prior to University (stock control GA, grocery team leader, fresh food GA). The various job requirements:Daily routines (stock management, waste management, checkouts, bakery).As a team leader in charge of weekly rotas, daily/weekly stock meetings. Working at other sites for various reasons (store closures, store re-fresh’s)

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, Gb

Oversaw compliance aspects of department by maintaining food safety and hygiene standards throughout fresh replenishment area. Analysed customer feedback and trading patterns to ensure optimal ordering and storage. Led team to provide excellent service be passionate and knowledgeable about products. Monitored waste and shrinkage in fresh food area, working toward KPIs and targets, striving for increased turnover.Consistently achieved weekly waste target of 2-3%, placing store in top 5 stores within group of 20 stores, with exceptional proactive management of stock.Noted as one of youngest employees to be promoted to Manager at age of 19 due to natural leadership ability, enthusiasm and drive to achieve personal and professional goals.

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