Dec 2011 – Jan 2017 · 5 yrs 1 mo · London Area, United Kingdom

• As part of Worldpay’s leadership team, I was responsible for shaping and delivering the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy for the Engineering function — covering Individual Contributors, Leadership, and Executive-level hires across the UK, San Francisco, Singapore, and Tokyo.
• I built and led a high-performing recruitment function that delivered exceptional hiring outcomes across a diverse range of disciplines including Tech Infrastructure (Network & Data Center Platforms), Software Engineering, UI/UX Design, QA, Architecture, IT Operations, and Cyber Security.
• Initially brought on board to establish Worldpay’s in-house direct sourcing model, I led the design and implementation of all sourcing tools, systems, and recruitment strategies to drive efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Key Achievements & Responsibilities:
• Strategic Leadership: Defined and executed recruiting roadmaps, workforce plans, and succession strategies in partnership with senior stakeholders, hiring managers, and HR leadership.
• Team Management: Led and developed a recruitment team supporting a stakeholder group of ~40 across multiple technical and leadership functions — overseeing hiring, onboarding, goal setting, coaching, and performance management.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborated closely with C-suite leaders, HR Directors, Programme Managers, and Finance Business Partners to align hiring priorities with business objectives.
• Employer Branding & DEI: Championed Worldpay’s employer brand and drove diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to strengthen representation and culture across global teams.
• Vendor & Supplier Management: Negotiated contracts and managed relationships with preferred suppliers and recruitment partners to ensure optimal performance and ROI.

Nov 2011 – Dec 2011 · 1 mo · London Area, United Kingdom

• This was an interim project, recruiting IT professionals such as Developers, Testers, Business Analyst, SAP Consultants and Project / Programme Managers for a specific project at BBC Worldwide.

Jul 2011 – Oct 2011 · 3 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

• I was brought into a team of 4 to roll out direct sourcing initiatives, to up-skill and mentor the wider Recruitment teams based in the UK and offshore, to leverage innovative and proactive strategies to consistently deliver cost effective sourcing solutions. As a direct technology recruiter I was responsible for:
• Engaging in all aspects of direct recruitment, delivering an exceptional experience being considered as client centric trusted advisor, flexible & responsive.
• Close integration with the HR and all stakeholders working with the recruitment team.

Aug 2010 – Jul 2011 · 11 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

• I was the only end to end direct recruiter within Capgemini UK’s largest discipline - Application services. I was brought in to set up the practice, systems and strategy for a direct sourcing model. I was responsible for:
• Recruitment solutions delivery and stakeholder relationship management.
• Researching and updating the recruitment team on the market trends, identifying and engaging new platforms for niche business requirements.
• Negotiate terms with media suppliers such as job boards, LinkedIn and further liaison with the offshore administrators for supplier onboarding.

Aug 2009 – Apr 2010 · 8 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

• I was a delivery consultant part of Hyphen’s shared services (Talent Acquisition) group, recruiting on behalf of clients such as Nokia, IBM, Logica, and Travelport. I was responsible for the end-to-end recruitment process hiring IT & Telecoms Engineers. Hired mostly FTE’s and some contractors.

Feb 2008 – May 2009 · 1 yr 3 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

• I was a delivery consultant operating a dual desk for both contract and permanent recruitment.