A skilled and experienced recruitment practioner, with a proven track record in delivering a highly efficient best practice recruitment service for designated businesses, aligned to each business strategy and the HR strategySpecialise in corporate Head office recruitment as well as volume recruitment campaigns (including contact centres) and have experience in all areas of Resourcing including both UK and Overseas recruitment.I am currently a Recruitment Team Leader at Crown Melbourne looking after a team of 8 Recruitment Advisors. Strong ability to attract, identify and place the best candidate for the job in the timeliest manner whilst ensuring all budgetary constraints are met. Identifying cost effective recruitment opportunities and implementing creative and innovative advertising campaigns including the use of the most up to date media and web/ E recruitment methods. Providing a bespoke recruitment solution for all internal customers as required and can design and develop, innovative and good practice selection techniques including assessment centres, candidate evaluations and competency based interviews at all levels.

Supported the review and implementation of harmonised practices across designated businesses in order to obtain expected efficienciesManaged the delivery of a best practice recruitment service in line with designated business strategy, ensured recruitment targets were metSupported the development of the recruitment strategy and annual plan for designated businesses in line with HR and business strategy, developed effective working relationships with senior managersManaged effective on going relationships with third parties in particular media buyers and when necessary, recruitment agencies. Evaluated and reviewed performance of retained agencies and sourced new avenues through contract tenders in conjunction with Group ProcurementImplemented targeted, innovative, creative and cost effective attraction methods and ensured the most effective media was incorporated into my campaigns, including the development of our own dedicated websiteDesigned, developed and improved good practice selection techniques obtaining external and competitor bench marking as necessary Developed team members through performance management and effective coaching and feedbackSupported the development of our Partners in Education scheme with colleges to designated businesses, ensured the scheme was operating effectively and achieving targetsManaged the recruitment budget effectively for the designated businessesMonitored and evaluated the success of my recruitment campaigns and produced appropriate Management Information which was then communicated to key stakeholdersConducted recruitment and selection for senior roles as appropriate, supported and guided managers in processCoached, negotiated and influenced colleagues throughout the business to ensure the sharing of recruitment good practice and expertiseEnsured legislative requirements were met affecting recruitment and selection