Ed Trafford
@edtrafford
Results-driven recruiter with a passion for strategic talent acquisition.
What I'm looking for
I am a highly results-driven recruiter with a proven track record of delivering exceptional outcomes across various departments and seniority levels. My career highlights include hosting careers events in New York and winning the “Outstanding Impact and Transformation” award at The Firm Awards. I take great pride in building strong relationships with stakeholders to thoroughly understand their individual and team needs.
Currently, I serve as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Arco, where I manage the recruitment process for all roles within the company, achieving over 120 placements in consecutive years. I have successfully implemented a new applicant tracking system and developed a clear talent pipeline for key revenue-generating roles. My strategic approach ensures that candidate experience remains at the forefront of the recruitment process, driving positive change and delivering lasting impact through effective solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Arco
Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Managed the end-to-end recruitment process for all company roles, from entry-level to senior positions, achieving over 120 placements in consecutive years. Implemented a new applicant tracking system (eploy) and trained hiring managers, while also streamlining the recruitment process to reduce reliance on external agencies.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Arco Limited
Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Talent Acquisition Specialist responsible for end to end hiring of 120+ people per year across a variety of departments such as IT, marketing, sales, finance and HR as well as some specialist niche roles.
Recruitment Manager
Wren Kitchens
Mar 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Initially responsible for all recruitment activities within the expansion into the USA, including all departments; sales, retail, manufacturing, customer service, transport, IT etc. Hiring then managing a team of recruiters.
Following this responsible for UK recruitment
General Manager
Staff Finders
Feb 2019 - Jun 2020 (1 year 4 months)
Project managed the establishment of a new branch in Scunthorpe, growing its temporary worker placements from zero to over 100 within six months. Developed strong relationships with local manufacturing businesses and managed internal staff recruitment.
Operations Manager
Advanced Workforce Solutions
Jul 2020 - Mar 2021 (8 months)
Led strategic planning for business growth, focusing on new business development and client relationship building. Managed both temporary and permanent recruitment, including site inductions, training, and candidate interviewing.
Recruitment Manager
Staff Finders
Mar 2013 - Feb 2021 (7 years 11 months)
Responsible for managing a team of recruiters, hiring and developing ne recruiters, and all permanent recruitment services carried out by the business
General Manager
Powwow
Apr 2016 - Feb 2019 (2 years 10 months)
Established a sister company focused on permanent recruitment from the ground up, including system implementation, branding, and website development. Grew the business through marketing campaigns, cold calling, and client meetings, while also recruiting and training a team of consultants.
Business Development Manager
Staff Finders
Apr 2013 - Apr 2016 (3 years)
Responsible for all aspects of business development, including acquiring new clients and maximizing revenue from existing ones. Successfully grew the automotive arm of the business from 10 to over 100 FTEs and expanded the industrial sector through marketing and networking.
Education
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QEGS Horncastle
A Levels, Science and Mathematics
Achieved 3 A Levels in Physics, Maths, and Chemistry. Also obtained 12 GCSEs, including Maths and English.
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