Following the sale of my former employer, Xpress Recruitment, I had the opportunity to continue a segment of the business (Xpressjobs), which I rebranded into Plumjobs). • Oversaw a strategic partnership with Jobvibe, an employer branding and recruitment marketing platform aimed at Gen-Z talent, helping organisations strengthen their employer proposition, attract talent more effectively & align recruitment marketing with wider business objectives • Owned day to day operations across recruitment advertising, employer branding and client delivery, ensuring a high-quality service aligned to client hiring objectives • Oversaw day-to-day operations, delivering recruitment advertising and employer branding solutions aligned to client hiring needs • Acted as a trusted advisor to clients on attraction strategy, recruitment marketing and candidate experience • Managed key client accounts, identifying growth opportunities and ensuring campaigns delivered measurable results

• Designed and delivered 10 digital employability programmes, mentoring and supporting c150 delegates to enhance job readiness and sector-specific skills • Secured work placements and employment opportunities for trainees, providing structured aftercare to support sustained employment outcomes • Contributed to the continuous development and improvement of programme content and delivery activities • Built and maintained strategic relationships with 20+ employers, education providers and referral partners to drive collaboration and placement success • Managed programme accounts and maintained accurate performance reporting via CRM systems • Supported organisational targets by working directly with employers, partners and beneficiaries to increase sector employment outcomes

• Led a variety of RPO projects, partnering with clients to streamline recruitment processes, attract top talent, and deliver measurable improvements in time-to-hire and candidate quality. Oversaw project planning, execution and reporting across multiple industries and roles • Lead full-cycle recruitment across all functions, ensuring consistent, high-quality hiring outcomes for both blue- and white-collar positions at all levels • Build and maintain strong relationships with directors, managers, clients and other key stakeholders • Develop and manage talent pipelines and implement best-practice recruitment tools and processes • Drive innovative attraction and sourcing strategies to optimise direct hiring efficiency and reduce costs • Provide leadership as a senior resourcing expert, promoting best practices and continuous improvement to others in the team • Deliver insightful reporting on recruitment performance and enhance candidate experience • Manage supplier performance and maintain a high-quality preferred supplier list (PSL) • Oversee 50+ client accounts - ensuring satisfaction, timely delivery, and long-term relationship growth • Identify opportunities for upselling, cross-selling and business expansion within client portfolios • Coordinate internal teams of up to five members to ensure seamless project delivery aligned with client and company objectives

Senior Recruitment Consultant – Hospitality Blue Arrow (Impellam Group) Mar 2014 – Mar 2018 Recruitment Consultant Citirecruit Sep 2013 – Nov 2013 Recruitment Partner – Scotland Compass Group UK & Ireland UK & Ireland Apr 2011 – Aug 2013 Assistant Business Manager Sodexo (Scottish Government) Apr 2009 – Mar 2011 Hospitality & Reception Manager Compass Group UK & Ireland (RBS) Aug 2005 – Apr 2009