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Daniel Butterworth

@danielbutterworth

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22+ years of experience in recruitment within the IT, Tech, Digital and Marketing.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a fully remote role that allows me to leverage my extensive recruitment experience while focusing on delivering value and building strong relationships.

With over 22 years of experience in recruitment, I have honed my skills as a Senior Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Partner, specialising in digital, IT, and data-driven industries. My extensive recruitment background, including 13 years of running my own recruitment business, has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of the talent landscape. I thrive in delivery-focused roles, where I can leverage my expertise to add value rather than simply focusing on volume.

My recent experience as a Senior Tech Recruiter at Principle HR has allowed me to work closely with major Big Tech and SaaS clients across the UK, Ireland, Spain and the USA covering both perm and contract based roles.

I take pride in my ability to manage contract pipelines and perm mandates efficiently, ensuring strict adherence to delivery SLAs.

My strength lies in building long-term relationships with stakeholders, understanding their needs, and delivering results consistently.

I am adaptable and resilient, having navigated through challenging economic climates and market shifts.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Director / Senior Recruiter

My Own Ltd Company

Jan 2009 - Feb 2022 (13 years 1 month)

I successfully ran an independent tech/digital recruitment business for 13 years, managing full-lifecycle hiring for various clients including SMEs, agencies, police forces, and government organizations. My responsibilities encompassed client development, delivery, finance, compliance, and onboarding, demonstrating adaptability and resilience through economic downturns and market shifts.

Financial Management Compliance Onboarding Business Management UI UX IT Security

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Match Group UK / deNovo

Oct 2006 - Dec 2009 (3 years 2 months)

I built and managed a digital/tech recruitment desk from the ground up, focusing on defense, digital agencies, and public sector clients. I also played a key role in forming deNovo, a breakaway internal brand under Match, to streamline tech delivery.

Recruitment Client Management Business Development Team Leadership Brand Development

Senior Tech Recruiter

Principle HR

Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)

As an embedded recruitment partner, I managed full ownership of contract pipelines (10

Contract Management Stakeholder Engagement Talent Acquisition Onboarding Compliance Data Science Software Development Marketing Infrastructure

Resourcer

SHSL

Jan 2000 - Dec 2006 (6 years 11 months)

I worked onsite at Warton for two years, delivering contract software and systems roles for BAE Systems. This experience provided initial exposure to recruitment through RBS internal staffing projects, starting as a teller and progressing to a resourcer role.

Contract Recruitment Software Systems Staffing Technical Recruitment

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Hutton Grammar School

GCSEs, General Studies

Grade: 12 GCSEs A-C

Achieved 12 GCSEs at grades A-C, covering a broad range of subjects including English Literature & Language, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, and Classics. This foundational education provided a strong academic base.