Founded, grown, and successful MBO exit. I remain as an active Board Member and client advisor. .Passionate about delivering talent solutions McCarthy is an award winning, industry leading recruitment business delivering talent solutions across the UK. We partner clients to find the best talent and we enable our candidates to enhance their careers. Working with a range of organisations from small to medium size businesses to large global businesses, we use 19 years of experience to deliver talent solutions that transform the way our clients engage with candidates and resource their people.We stand out as different. Through…- our approach- our knowledge - our commercial and strategic approach - our products and solutions - our flexibility and innovation- our delivery - our paceOur methods are effective, we understand our client’s commercial strategy and we offer an approach to talent acquisition which ensures that we work with the overall business objectives of our client developing a unique talent solution bringing together the people and commercial agendas as one. Our experience is vast, from outsourced volume projects, research and benchmarking, working alongside internal teams to assist with screening and interviewing, new site and store openings, tech stacks to executive search and developing recruitment strategies we have delivered it to our brand partners. Our perfect Package brochure showcases some of our solutions and products, however our approach is to treat every client’s needs individually. If you want a different approach call us on 0161 828 8726.Our partnership approach is supported by our sister company McCarthy Consultancy which supports us to advise and shape our client’s approach, strategically reviewing their Employee Value Proposition (EVP), resourcing strategy approach to managing bias and assessment processes ensuring that they are set up for success and they gain a competitive advantage in their marketplace.

As a consultant I work with my clients from a broad range of sectors to improve their business systems/efficiencies, attraction success, people engagement, candidate journey, leadership approach, unconscious bias and diversity strategies. Mainly focused on recruitment processes, employee brand, marketing, systems, engagement strategies, cost savings and the recruitment cycle I enable them to develop and improve their results through guidance, review and support. I also offer mentoring and coaching to individuals and have experience of developing internal recruitment managers. Example projects have included:ATS Euromaster Assessment of "What Good Looked Like", values, behaviours and leadership expectations followed by a re-write of company competency framework and all selection materials. Full benchmarking and capability project which included the design, implementation and development process for a full centre management team. Interview and selection training for senior management and HR. Gail's BakeryReview of the internal recruitment processes including selection, recruitment cycle, candidate journey and ATS system. Mentoring for the internal recruitment manager, delivering an action plan for efficiencies moving forward.Sainsbury'sDetailed research project and reporting on improvements to their candidate journey, marketing provision and overall attraction strategy for colleagues. Booth VenturesReview of Company values, people engagement strategies and overall culture/leadership aimsVeolia Environment and WasteDelivery of a new internal team and ATS system, PSL review and a new internal team developed to saved the business over £1m . ArgosReview of all systems and processes with the recruitment manager, development of internal team including all processes, recruitment and training. WaitroseExternal verification for senior internal promotions

Growth - Process - PeopleWe bring the people, operations and commercial agenda together to deliver sustainable growth for its clients. We offer a range of services bringing knowledge and experience to boards, HR, talent teams and business owners.We deliver- Improved performance of your people and commercials - Strong foundations and processes for growth- A different perspective on your business, bringing vast experience and new insights- A sounding board, an ear, support to develop your ideas - Valuable input into strategy- Leadership skills adding value to you and your team- Financial and business expertise - Operational experience, advising on processes, systems and efficiencies - HR structure, guidelines and Performance/Development input - Culture, Value and Purpose Review and alignment - Training and supporting workshopsWe will; - Challenge the norm and current business status quo across various functions including marketing, finance, sales, operations and HR/Talent- Identify ways to improve performance and deliveryWorking with start-ups, owner managed business and large corporate businesses example recent projects include;- Employee Value Proposition Review and alignment- Value and Culture identification, workshops and launch - Marketing re brand - Teambuilding- Development of organisation structures/salary/accountability for new and existing businesses - Identification of leadership principles - Establishing and writing of new competency and selection criteria for recruitment - Diversity and inclusion strategies - Business plan development and Board Meeting structures- Leadership capability reviews - 360 feedback for leaders- People retention reviews - Training on all elements required examples include - Unconscious bias, Interviewing for success, Supervisory and management skills- Review and set up internal talent teams, PSL and recruitment spend - Finance Management, cashflow projections, reporting, debtor control

Volunteer Position - overseeing the running and operational success of a busy community hub including hospitality, events, cafe and sport

Setting up and running a hub for over 300 Ukrianian refugees providing support across a range of areas including housing, wellbeing, language development, work placement. Managing team of over 70 volunteers, overseeing all areas including funding and management of resources.

As an IHR Ambassador, I support the 20,000+ community of In-House Recruitment professionals via the IHR Community support forums by offering advice, help, and conversation on a number of subjects affecting Talent Acquisition professionals.

McCarthy Outplacement formalises the outplacement services that McCarthy have provided for the last 10 years, delivering career transition services to businesses including Aldi, Bathstore, TK Maxx and more recently to individual candidates and businesses due to Covid 19.We have now partnered with Emma Kirby and are offering packages which include 1-1 coaching, webinars and practical support to business and their employees who have unfortunately been affected by redundancy. We are passionate about delivering tailored, practical advice and support to individuals to ensure they are able to return to work faster and with confidence. Our unique credit systems empowers employees to take control of their outplacement journey and select the right support to meet their individual needs.

- Customer Service and client care - Fee negotiation and sales analysis - HR, training and team management - Sales performance - IT and administration for the business - New Business and business development - Marketing and business strategy - Website development

Retail Recruitment Manager

Held various roles in Sainsburys mainly across Scotland and the North East.Roles varied in responsibilties. Best business grounding following University.