Bryan Stinson

• Played key role in the setup and development of a dedicated recruitment function, placing graduates and early-career professionals into full-time roles with clients across the retrofit and built environment sectors. • Managed the end-to-end recruitment process for client vacancies, including candidate sourcing, screening, and coordination with hiring managers to ensure successful placements. • Managed and developed key client accounts, identifying training needs and promoting Government funded programmes to support workforce growth and strategic goals. • Worked collaboratively with clients and internal teams to maximise programme uptake, secure repeat business, and uncover new commercial opportunities.

Responsible for recruiting and direct sourcing of external resources and contractors, negotiating rates, creating talent pools, issuing and managing contracts, IR35 compliance, project reporting and developing client relationships.

Senior Recruiter for IT & Tech roles within Barclays. • Served as a trusted recruitment advisor, building strategic relationships with senior hiring managers and stakeholders and providing market insights to guide recruitment decisions. • Managed the full recruitment lifecycle for a high-volume of requisitions, focusing on multichannel direct sourcing, candidate screening, and onboarding, consistently meeting service-level agreements. • Led a small sourcing team, delivering training on performance metrics and optimising reporting for senior management. • Enhanced attraction and sourcing strategies, implementing improvements in onboarding processes to support a positive candidate experience and greater engagement.

Recruiting for Government-funded training programmes within the Construction & Energy sectors. • Defined and executed sales and recruitment strategies, identifying new business opportunities, generating leads through cold calling, networking, and employer needs analysis, ultimately driving contract growth by over 50% and securing over £5 million in the construction sector. • Developed and maintained partnerships with senior stakeholders, government agencies, councils, colleges, and business leaders. • Managed recruitment and training of a team of 5 Business Development Managers, setting performance KPIs, conducting regular one-to-one sessions, and streamlining recruitment processes to increase team efficiency. • Oversaw the management of funding contracts, compliance training on funding regulations, and produced monthly reports for funding partners and directors to align with regulatory requirements.

• Responsible for developing North West geographic areas for apprenticeship and work-based learning programmes, increasing regional employer engagement. • Drove business development through cold calling, networking, and lead generation, promoting Government-funded training to local businesses. • Conducted comprehensive candidate screening, eligibility checking, and managed all aspects of enrolment to ensure alignment with Government standards. • Supported successful candidate placements through post-placement follow-up, fostering retention and positive feedback from employers.

• Led the creation and growth of a new Logistics and Shipping division, identifying prospects and establishing client relationships for business growth across the UK and MENA. • Actively engaged in prospecting, talent mapping, headhunting, and direct sourcing to establish talent pools for key logistics, shipping, and supply chain roles. • Conducted comprehensive client and candidate management throughout the recruitment process, negotiating terms and ensuring satisfaction through to placement and post-placement • Talent pooling and headhunting for senior-level permanent placements across the UK & EMEA in Construction & Engineering.

• Oversaw the commercial and operational development of the Groupage & FTL department, securing customer retention and optimising business growth in a high-volume environment. • Recruited, trained, mentored and managed a team of 6 operations and sales support staff to enhance overall team effectiveness. • Conducted extensive business development activities, identifying new commodities and markets, delivering quotes, and negotiating rates with service providers and suppliers. • Reported to directors, providing insight into team performance, customer acquisition, and revenue growth.

• Delivered 360-degree recruitment across the Construction, Engineering, and Renewable Energy sectors within EMEA, with a focus on direct sourcing, headhunting, and building extensive talent networks. • Placed mid-to-senior level professionals, managing client and candidate relationships end-to-end, from initial engagement to post-placement support. • Conducted talent mapping and maintained high-value client relationships, consistently achieving performance targets.

• Developed a successful import and export business for global shipments, expanding the freight forwarding division across groupage, air, and road freight services. • Collaborated closely with suppliers, hauliers, and customs agents, maximising profitability on shipments and achieving notable growth in customer satisfaction. • Led operational tasks including transport coordination, customs documentation, invoicing, and credit control, ensuring efficiency across all processes.