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- Global SportsTalent Project ConsultantJune 2023 - Today (3 years)Developed and executed innovative recruitment strategies to attract and retain high-calibre talent for senior leadership positions. Established and maintained a robust pipeline of future leaders through proactive networking, headhunting, and market intelligence. Led employer branding efforts by enhancing career pages, communications, andjob advertisements to ensure they are engaging, inclusive, and reflective of organisational values. Partnered closely with HR leaders and department heads to align recruitment strategies with evolving business needs. Oversaw the entire recruitment process—from sourcing and interviewing to onboarding—ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience. Collaborated with the Talent Acquisition team and global stakeholders to audit, optimise, and enhance recruitment and onboarding processes across multiple regions. Integrated diversity and inclusion principles at every stage of the recruitment process, promoting fairness, accessibility, and representation.
- TransferRoomHead of Talent AcquisitionDecember 2021 - April 2023 (1 year and 4 months)Managed end-to-end global hiring processes, scaling the workforce from 30 to 150+ employees across 11 countries and four continents. Successfully sourced and hired candidates without using recruitment agencies, supporting the company's international expansion into EMEA, the Americas, and APAC. Transformed the candidate experience, improving the company's Glassdoor rating from 1* to 4.8*. Established Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) partnerships with charities, universities, and networking groups to support hiring objectives and promote inclusive recruitment practices. Delivered data-driven insights to leadership by tracking key metrics and recommending process improvements to enhance recruitment outcomes and drive efficiency. Led and developed a high-performing Talent Acquisition team, providing mentorship and coaching to ensure continuous improvement and professional development. Led employer branding initiatives, improving the company's visibility and attractiveness to top talent. Collaborated with senior leadership to align talent acquisition strategies with business goals, ensuring workforce planning initiatives directly supported the company's growth strategy. Implemented the company's first Applicant Tracking System (ATS), automating candidate communications and training hiring managers on its effective use.
- BT SportTalent Acquisition LeadJanuary 2015 - January 2020 (5 years)Led the recruitment strategy and managed the full hiring cycle for broadcasting and digital roles, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals and fast-paced industry demands. Played a pivotal role in scaling teams to support new technological advancements, such as the launch of 4K UHD broadcasting, ensuring talent acquisition was agile and responsive to business needs. Collaborated closely with hiring managers to understand departmental requirements and delivered tailored recruitment solutions that addressed specific skills gaps. Streamlined and optimised recruitment processes, improving the efficiency of candidate sourcing, screening, and onboarding, enhancing the overall candidate experience. Led recruitment campaigns for high-profile and hard-to-fill roles, collaborating with senior leaders to ensure the successful hiring of talent to meet business expansion objectives.
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