Matthew Cottrell

Product Manager

Havant, England, United Kingdom2 yrs 2 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expert in software development recruitment.
Proven track record in building strategic partnerships.
Strong analytical skills demonstrated in finance internship.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Software Development Recruitment Specialist with a strong focus on strategic partnerships and data analysis.

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Skills

Core Skills

Data Analysis

Other Skills

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About

Researching Consultant – Software Development Specialist at develop My role centres on identifying high-quality technical profiles, understanding software development skill sets, and supporting hiring teams by providing well-researched, relevant candidates. I work closely with engineers across a wide range of roles, ensuring alignment between technical capability, career goals, and business needs. My team and I partner with organisations ranging from startups and scale-ups to global and FTSE-listed brands, supporting software engineering hires across backend, frontend, full-stack, mobile, and leadership positions. Technologies we regularly work with include: Java, C#, .NET, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, React, Angular, Vue, Python, Go, Rust, Kotlin, Swift, PHP, Ruby, Elixir, Clojure, Scala, C++, AI, and more. What sets us apart at Develop: - We learn to code, enabling us to understand the work,not just the job titles - A quality-first approach to recruitment, reflected in an NPS score of 75 - Cost-effective scaling solutions supported by best-in-class recruitment tools and technology - A human-led, partnership-driven approach focused on long-term outcomes, not quick wins

Experience

2 yrs 2 mos

Total Experience

11 mos

Average Tenure

4 mos

Current Experience

Develop

Software Development Specialist

Jan 2026 – Present · 4 mos · On-site

Pure solar uk

Sales Consultant

Aug 2024 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr · Southampton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Completed the company’s first-ever commercial property deal, opening a new revenue stream.
Initiated and built strategic partnerships with 2 property developers, introducing a new business development channel.
Progressed from SDR to Consultant within 2 months.

Highgrove recruitment group ltd

Recruitment Consultant

Oct 2023 – Aug 2024 · 10 mos · Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Developed and maintained strong relationships with a range of senior clients to understand their staffing needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.
Spearheaded full-cycle recruitment processes for clients across various industries.
Developed skills in sourcing, interviewing, and placing high-caliber professionals, while maintaining a focus on the client.
Successfully expanded the company database by identifying and adding new business opportunities through targeted market research and effective cold calling strategies.
Collaborated with fellow consultants to identify potential clients and shared market insights to drive business growth.

Zurich insurance

Finance Department Intern

Jun 2022 – Sep 2022 · 3 mos · Whiteley, England, United Kingdom

Helped develop automated reporting spreadsheets to increase efficiency of month-end close processes.
Developed reports to collect and analyse sales/customer data.
Conducted treasury department duties including employees pay checks, auditing expense reports and processing invoices.
Collaborated with the finance team to manage budgets, forecasts, and expense tracking.
Developed strong analytical and problem-solving skills through hands-on tasks and mentorship from experienced professionals.

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