Barry Coley
Andover, Hampshire,United Kingdom
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Recruitment professional with expertise in IT recruitment and technical recruiting, specialising in end-to-end recruiting processes. Demonstrates strong interviewing skills, headhunting capabilities, and proficiency in database management and applicant tracking systems. Skilled at negotiation, relationship-building, and business development, with a focus on recruitment strategies and delivery.
Experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant with knack for identifying top talent and driving successful placements. Built strong client relationships, leading to increased repeat business and client satisfaction. Thrives under pressure, consistently meeting recruitment targets and contributing to overall team success managing multiple accounts at once.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Think IT Recruitment
Epsom, United Kingdom
07.2014 - 08.2022
- Built, managed and developed existing and new client relationships for long term partnerships resulting in multiple contract and permanent placements in various companies IT teams in multiple industries.
- Performed end to end recruitment activities from initial conversations to placement and on-boarding activities.
- Handle offers and negotiated salaries/packages, notice periods and starting dates and guide candidates through the process.
- Constantly built and maintained internal database and application tracking systems. Extensive use of various job boards utilising Boolean searching.
- Met with new and existing clients to understand client role requirements and expectations and offer advice on available talent in the market and agree timescales.
- Improved quality of hires by implementing rigorous screening and interview procedures and worked closely with hiring managers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of market trends to provide insights to clients and candidates alike.
- Generated leads through relationship building, establishing a strong network within industry.
- Trained junior consultants, boosting their recruiting skills and knowledge and drove team performance with recruitment strategies.
- Demonstrated outstanding headhunting skills to build quality talent pools through referral network and use of LinkedIn.
- Constantly met candidates and hiring managers to strengthen relationships and knowledge.
- Partnered with various HR and internal teams to understand specific hiring needs and requirements.
Recruitment Consultant
Think IT Recruitment
Epsom, Surrey, United Kingdom
08.2011 - 07.2014
- Managed and built relationships with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs and timelines.
- Identify potential candidates through active sourcing methods with use of job boards, internal databases, LinkedIn and referrals and conducted screening calls to assess candidate suitability and interest in specific roles
- Coordinated interview schedules between candidates and clients, ensuring seamless process
- Tailored candidate CV with their relevant skills and experience according to specific client requirements before sending them over to clients.
- Coordinated reference and background checks for compliance with right-to-work guidelines.
- Offered guidance around interview preparation techniques
- Collaborated closely with other consultants within our agency for meeting larger client demands.
- Supported development of marketing material for promoting agency's services to potential clients.
Area Sales Manager
Scottish and Southern Energy
11.2005 - 07.2011
- Achieved and exceeded sales targets in line with company growth across all products and services.
- Developed new territories, expanding company reach and market share.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, maintaining professional standards across the team.
- Understood customer needs to craft exceptional sales journeys.
- Qualified prospects to determine future sales possibilities and improve conversion efforts.
Education
High School -
Westering High School
South Africa 01.1998 - 01.2002
Skills
- IT Recruitment/Technical Recruiting
- End to end recruiting
- Team player
- Headhunting
- Interviewing skills
- Database management
- Contract negotiation
- Relationship-building
- Business development
- Applicant tracking system
- Social media recruitment
- Recruitment strategies
- Recruitment marketing
sections.external_links.name
Languages
Afrikaans
Beginner
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Golf
- Sports
- Socialising
Timeline
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Think IT Recruitment
07.2014 - 08.2022
Recruitment Consultant
Think IT Recruitment
08.2011 - 07.2014
Area Sales Manager
Scottish and Southern Energy
11.2005 - 07.2011
High School -
Westering High School
01.1998 - 01.2002
Similar Profiles
Helen BrowneHelen Browne
Professional Temporary Assistant at Troocoo Recruitment & Hays RecruitmentProfessional Temporary Assistant at Troocoo Recruitment & Hays Recruitment
Bridey-Rose TaikatoBridey-Rose Taikato
Factory Production Worker at 1st Call Recruitment Labour & Recruitment SpecialistsFactory Production Worker at 1st Call Recruitment Labour & Recruitment Specialists
Riley KeatingRiley Keating
Traffic Controller at Onsite Recruitment/City WideTraffic Controller at Onsite Recruitment/City Wide