Urban Edge Architecture is a forward-thinking architectural practice located in Stamford, England. We have built a diverse portfolio of projects across various sectors, including industrial, retail, later living, residential, and leisure. Our commitment to sustainable design and construction sets us apart

Stand alone HR Manager role, working in a generalist capacity, operationally and strategically. Introduced HRIS system, enhanced EVP and achieved HR gold standard as awarded by external consultants.

Working within HR shared services. Tasked with supporting various sites in the UK during normal and peak periods. In addition completed 5 year analysis of previous company wide recruitment, identifying risks and improvements to be made moving forward.

SystemsAccountants Ltd is a highly specialist recruitment and resourcing solutions company, focused exclusively on Financial/Accounting Technology and Transformation. Reporting to the Finance Director,

A leading supplier of maintenance, repair and operations products in Europe offering the widest choices to all industries, professions and trades. Operating from its Head Office and Global Distribution Centre based in Leicester, Cromwell has 2,000 staff, 45+ UK and 10 International locationsReporting to the HR Director, as head of recruitment working strategically and transactionally, duties include:- • Full responsibility for the recruitment function.• Design and delivery of all… Show more A leading supplier of maintenance, repair and operations products in Europe offering the widest choices to all industries, professions and trades. Operating from its Head Office and Global Distribution Centre based in Leicester, Cromwell has 2,000 staff, 45+ UK and 10 International locationsReporting to the HR Director, as head of recruitment working strategically and transactionally, duties include:- • Full responsibility for the recruitment function.• Design and delivery of all things recruitment, reducing costs and time to hire• Identify and develop effective channels for increasing the employment brand• Personal fulfilment of roles across the Head Office functions, to include Finance, Marketing, IT and Senior Appointments• Dealing with complaints and grievances ensuring fair and transparent processes/ outcomesKey achievements• Introduced, design and implementation of RPO and master vend supplier solutions delivered on time and within budget, saving in excess of £200k p.a• Successful fulfilment of new customer contact centre of 140 staff within 4mths and under budget.• Design and embed of temporary worker solution with reduced costs an resources required• Full design and implementation of company recruitment policies, procedures and ATS systems, reducing time to hire by 20% and cost to hire by 40% with notably improved quality of hires. Show less

Reporting to Head of HR. Managing a team of 17 recruiters with responsibility for the delivery and co-ordination of volume and non-volume recruitment across multi sites, business areas and disciplines within the UK recruitment function up to executive level (Approx. 2400 hires pa). Business Areas include (Residential customers, Call Centre, IT, HR, Finance, B2B, B2C, Engineering, Connecting Technologies, Sales, Marketing, Legal, Corporate Affairs and other support functions to include… Show more Reporting to Head of HR. Managing a team of 17 recruiters with responsibility for the delivery and co-ordination of volume and non-volume recruitment across multi sites, business areas and disciplines within the UK recruitment function up to executive level (Approx. 2400 hires pa). Business Areas include (Residential customers, Call Centre, IT, HR, Finance, B2B, B2C, Engineering, Connecting Technologies, Sales, Marketing, Legal, Corporate Affairs and other support functions to include Graduates, Undergraduates and Apprentices. In addition to manage third party suppliers of Temp and Interim contract workers with a combined spend of C£52mill.Duties • To maintain a program of continuous improvement across the function• Dealing with complaints/grievances, ensuring fair and transparent processes/ outcomes• Support the creation of robust and diverse talent pipelines • Build effective and transparent working relationships with business heads and hiring managers • Management of internal & external vendors, and third party suppliers• HR lead - resource change management programs and re-mobilisation of work.• Identify and develop effective channels for increasing the employment brand• Design and execution of large and complex recruitment campaignsKey achievements – In addition to BAU • Transitioned the team through major change and decentralization programs• Delivered on largest movement of work.– 350 hires • Delivered on “Smart” project – 250 hires (2016) Qualified Meter Technicians , 750 hires (2017)• Delivered an Increase of 146% external hires plus 102% of internal hires (2016) Show less

A leading National IFA-only Network, providing independent financial advice backed up by high quality service and support.Working with a team of specialist recruiters and business acquisition specialist to grow the business into a sustainable, profitable organisation fit to deal with the challenges of an ever evolving industry both in terms of technology and regulations.

Responsible for full business management (Recruitment, Training, Profit & Loss, etc) All regulatory requirements being met along with quality standards, development and performance management of staff, business development & account management.

Providing resourcing solutions to the Financial Services and Banking sectors across a wide spectrum of roles.- Successfully transitioned the Franchise Business into a Network Operation resulting in significant growth• End to end recruitment project for major UK Insurance company• Developed the companies training program • Full Operational and Budget Responsibility.