• Set up new database to facilitate freelance staff to apply for work in the UAE• Interviews and support on best practise in UAEMeet with client to develop new business and promote the talent in the region and overseas potential

Responsibilities:• Managed and trained a team of 7 staff to facilitate the recruitment of internal recruitment roles for sales staff and Head office position• Managed Recruitment Budget• Annual recruitment of 800 staff on Average• Store Visits and training sessions on recruitment practise for Managers of the business• Workforce planning and daily update of headcount structures• Regular reporting and presentations to the Management of progress of the team• Headcount planning for new stores and new mall openings • Overseas recruitment trips to Belarus and Romania for new staff• Assessment centres for new staff and promotion of existing staff on a weekly basis

Throughout time with Nationwide managed recruitment on vacancies within Finance, IT, Change Management, Sales and marketing and the retail network.Delivered results within agreed SLA timescales and work effectively towards managing the company cost per hire and customer service expectations.Implementation of new recruitment process and assessment methodologiesManagement of a team of resourcing co-ordinators to manage recruitment of the South of England retail branch networkManagement of end to end recruitment process for IT restructure, approximately 90 roles, liaising with hiring managers, attraction strategies and assessment methodology and implementationSuccessfully managed recruitment of 45 trainee Branch Mangers Successfully managed recruitment of Senior financial consultant campaign within the branch network

Act as a consultant for local businesses on the recruitment market;Consult and assist candidates on finding suitable employment in the local area; Advise clients on current legislation and issues that affect the recruitment market such as Age Discrimination, Equal Opportunities and Working Time Directives;Coach and advise candidates on interview techniques and rapport building;Build strong relationships with clients and candidates; andGenerate revenue for regional office.

Act as a consultant for Scottish construction business in the successful acquisition of professional candidates; Consult and advise on current legislation and issues affecting the recruitment market. At this time issues included the smoking ban introduced in Scotland and non-discriminatory practise for temporary and contract workers;Build strong long term relationships with local businesses and jobseekers; andGenerate revenue for the business.

Manage the recruitment, selection and training of all overseas resort managers and provide support and guidance throughout the season;Supervise and train UK based sales staff; Organise comprehensive training courses for overseas resort managers and advise on legislation issues such as Health & safety and non-discriminatory practice;Co-ordinate the brochure production, from organisation of the photo shoots, copywriting and pricing through to the final stage of distribution throughout the UK; andLiaise with the marketing team to produce all advertising and PR activities for Direct Greece.