Nov 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 5 mos

• We have built a strong community united by purpose and vision, where Recruitment thought-leaders can share support, resources, experiences, and knowledge that will either help them build and scale further up or share best practices at the top level.
• ​We have created an international ecosystem that is meant to bring real value to its members. As a member of our community, you will have exclusive access to special interest groups, events, and peer-to-peer learning whether you are a solopreneur, company Director/Owner, or a Vendor partner.
• Last but not least, we empower growth through technology. We provide a different type of platform that will allow you to build business relationships away from the traditional ‘buyer/vendor’ setup.

Mar 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 1 mo · Greater London, England, United Kingdom

• From startup to scaleup to exit. Middle of the pack to market leader. Incumbent to innovator.
• I started Recspand to solve the commercial and operational growing pains of the recruitment industry. To give agencies and providers the best support at every stage. To put courage, conviction, and confidence beside leadership.
• Growth is different for every business. So are the risks, opportunities, investments, and the journey. Make your decision to expand an easy one.

Oct 2018 – Dec 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

• Working with the HireFirst team from concept to realisation to deliver an AI led staffing experience.

Jun 2017 – Feb 2020 · 2 yrs 8 mos

• SThree Ventures was created as a vehicle to acquire, procure and build the capability that will allow us to maximise the opportunity in the staffing sector. We seek to benefit, not lose, from the challenges that disruption to our industry will bring.
• As part of my role I am responsible for research, vendor selection, equity investments and analysis of new opportunities that will improve our core business or deliver us new revenue streams. Once ventures are approved, I support and the drive the delivering the 'Go To Market' propositions for these innovative projects.

Jul 2011 – May 2017 · 5 yrs 10 mos

• A global role which supported the globalisation of SThree's business and delivery of change projects. Basically I worked with the amazing delivery model we had and tried to make it run just that bit smoother.
• Highlights include:
• UK&I Contract Sales Director (£40m to £50m annual NFI in two years)
• Salesforce CRM implementation
• Programme Manager Off-Payroll (IR35) in Public Sector
• Product Owner on SAP Business Objects Implementation
• Optimise Programme - a procurement exercise which delivered £200k in annual savings
• Developing 3rd party partnerships and revenues (c£700k annually)
• Contract Management Team delivered operational savings annually >£1.5m
• Placement Assurance Team (c£10m recoveries over my tenure)
• Developed Settlement Discount Product (Continues to deliver £1.5m annual Operating Profit)
• Bid Management (We won a fair few including largest ever SThree Contract)

Feb 2009 – Jul 2011 · 2 yrs 5 mos

• A transitional role as we moved from a brand based structure to a regional model:
• Global Shared Service Centre Design (Project Magellan)
• Contract Management Team formation and run
• Designed credit risk system (still used!)
• New ventures planning & execution
• Candidate acquisition strategy

Jul 1999 – Feb 2009 · 9 yrs 7 mos

• At SThree brand Huxley

Jun 2017 – Feb 2020 · 2 yrs 8 mos · London, Greater London, United Kingdom

• So I was given a task, make video work in recruitment. We looked around at other firms and we built a prototype - unfortunately neither worked, so we had to build Showcaser.
• Having worked out why video has never tipped in staffing, we solved the problem for SThree. Showcaser allows job seekers the opportunity to get hired into roles they wouldn't get simply by sending a CV.
• The product acquired external customers and continues to add value to our brand propositions.

Jun 2005 – Jan 2009 · 3 yrs 7 mos

• Financial analysis & annual budget process
• Business intelligence
• Siebel implementation
• SAP transformation project
• Ran SThree's RPO brand - Tactical Resource

Jul 1999 – May 2005 · 5 yrs 10 mos

• Consistent Top 10 SThree revenue consultant.
• Most profitable profit centre in SThree two years running as a manager.

Jul 1998 – Jun 1999 · 11 mos · Greater Reading Area

• Managed a £4m per annum business, built two bars, represented students, appeared on multiple TV shows and spoke on a conference panel alongside Mr C from The Shamen.
• Loved every minute.