An Effective Talent Acquisition Manager, specialising in Financial Services, with knowledge of customising recruitment strategies to meet different needs. Proficient in measuring success, documenting actions, and reporting on progress in closing workforce gaps. Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of all roles, the reporting of DEI metrics on a quarterly basis, along with other data analysis. Including cost of hire & time to hire, Internal mobility and agency spend. Ensuring this data enables us to make better talent decisions and ensures the business strategy is met. The management of all external suppliers including search agencies and specialist outreach providers. Overseeing an RPO including their MSP, including the measurement of IR35 candidates. Personally involved in making several diverse senior and C-suite hires. Implementing new efficiencies where possible and assisting with technology updates for our recruitment platform. The monitoring and measurement of candidates ensuring they all receive an “out of the ordinary” candidate experience

As part of the Talent Team, I was responsible for supporting the delivery of the talent strategy to meet the organisation’s future resourcing and skills requirements. The overall and day to day Management of a team of Talent Acquisition PartnersResponsibility for the complete recruitment life cycle across all Brewin Dolphin functions and office locations For developing and maintaining a business partnering approach across the Talent Acquisition teamCollaborating with other HR teams to ensure a positive candidate and employee experience. and assist to continually evolve processes with HR Operations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Track and analyse recruitment data to determine effectiveness of recruitment activities including: time to hire, cost per hire and source.Manage and oversee relationships with preferred recruitment suppliers and other external organisations.Talent Acquisition; work across HR to develop broader strategies for talent attraction with a strong focus on Diversity and Inclusion. Assessment & Selection; continuously improve selection methodology which aligns with our desire to identify high quality candidates. Provide market knowledge and competitor analysis from the regulated market to Regional Directors, Heads of ChannelSocial Media; continually evaluate external landscape for Brewin Dolphin to attract new streams of talent and improve employer brand in the broader market.

I was the Owner/Director of this specialist Financial Services head-hunting company. We operated across all Client Facing sectors within the Wealth Management sector.