“Matt is a breath of fresh air to the recruitment industry! He is honest and trustworthy and I always felt that he had my best interests at heart when he was helping me secure my dream job.”
Background
I have over 12 years experience recruiting in the Healthcare sector for Market Research & Insight, Medical Communications and Pharma Consulting roles as a hands on Consultant and Business Unit Head. Prior to moving across into recruitment, I spent 5 years post graduation working client side for a boutique social & public sector research agency and also one of the UK’s leading healthcare market research consultancies. These experiences enabled me to fully understand what it’s like to be on the other side of the fence, and as a result I have a deep understanding of what candidates and businesses need and expect from a recruitment agency. On top of this, it has also provided me invaluable insight into the roles for which I now recruit.
I have experience of recruiting for roles from graduate up to C level senior hires. I’m also a qualified Neuro Linguistic Practitioner and over the years has used these coaching techniques to help others achieve both their career and personal goals.
Why I do what I do?
I’m passionate about helping people and businesses to be the best they can be and to fulfill their potential. I wholeheartedly believe that what makes a great recruiter is his or her network, industry knowledge, relationship building skills and the ability to instill trust. There should be no need for hard selling, targets and key performance indicators - these only lead to poor practice and a reinforcement of the negative image that recruitment agencies have developed over the years. That’s why each day I strive to deliver a service that defies industry preconceptions and most importantly always puts the needs of my candidates and clients first.
When not talking shop?
In my downtime, you’ll will likely find me narrowly escaping the jaws of death on various mountain bike trails, walking in the hills or practicing Krav Maga (crazy Israeli system of self-defence!)
Professional Qualifications:
REC Certificate of Recruitment Practice (Distinction)
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner
Advanced Certificate in Social and Market Research
BSc Politics from University of Manchester (Upper Second Class)
Awards:
Winner of National Institute of Recruitment (IRP) Professionals Award for Best Candidate and Client Care in 2012
Runner up in National Institute of Recruitment (IRP) Awards Recruitment Consultant of the Year in 2013