Jamie Fawcett
@jamiefawcett
Experienced Senior Talent Partner specializing in recruitment and talent acquisition.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced Senior Talent Partner with a proven track record in scaling Global Corporate, Start-up, and Scale-up businesses. My expertise lies in hiring across various sectors, including Compliance, Product, Data, and Design, with a recent focus on Commercial and Middle office functions within Financial Services. I have a strong ability to partner with senior executives and managers to provide valuable insights into hiring, staff retention, and diversity initiatives.
At Waystone Asset Management, I successfully reduced permanent agency spend to £0 and built a recruitment team from scratch during a significant acquisition. My achievements include decreasing time to hire from 45 days to 26 days for tech roles and increasing diversity hiring significantly. I am passionate about creating effective recruitment processes and policies that enhance organizational growth and employee engagement.
Throughout my career, I have managed recruitment across multiple countries, including the UK, Dubai, USA, Canada, Luxembourg, and the Philippines. I thrive in dynamic environments and am dedicated to fostering inclusive workplaces that attract top talent.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Talent Business Partner
Waystone Asset Management
Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Joined as the sole talent manager for Link Group, overseeing global talent acquisition. Successfully built a recruitment team of five heads after Waystone's acquisition, while maintaining high standards through HR system and ATS changes. Reduced permanent agency spend to zero and decreased time to hire across tech, operations, and commercial roles.
Senior Recruitment Business Partner
Carfinance247
Jun 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Managed recruitment for both high-volume and technical roles, from junior to senior levels, with a primary focus on account management. Oversaw recruitment budgets, MI reporting, and utilized various platforms for candidate sourcing and management. Conducted interviews, managed stakeholders, and implemented cost-effective talent attraction methods.
Recruitment Manager/Talent Acquisition Manager
XLN Telecoms
May 2019 - Present (6 years)
Managed the end-to-end recruitment process across all company departments, including HR, IT, Sales, Retentions, and Customer Service. Oversaw two junior recruiters, setting targets and conducting meetings. Focused on high-volume internal sales recruitment, managing the process from application to offer and onboarding.
Onsite Recruitment Coordinator
Clipper Logistics (Single resource)
Jul 2018 - Present (6 years 10 months)
Worked onsite at PrettyLittleThing's warehouse distribution center, handling both recruitment and HR duties. Conducted group and one-to-one interviews, vetted documentation, and delivered health and safety inductions. Monitored sickness and late records, managed internal systems, and attended client meetings.
Onsite Recruitment Consultant
Royal Bank of Scotland (Manpower)
Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 4 months)
Performed a wide variety of HR and recruitment tasks, managing the recruitment process from start to finish. Conducted interviews, handled disciplinary fact-finds and hearings, and managed end of assignments. Monitored sickness and late records, ensured KPI and SLA adherence, and supported various UK sites.
HR Admin / Recruitment Advisor
OH Assist
Aug 2017 - Present (7 years 9 months)
Performed various HR and recruitment tasks, from process initiation to completion. Provided references, managed agency timesheets, and liaised with agencies and internal stakeholders. Posted jobs, arranged interviews, sourced candidates, and managed inductions and accommodation for employees.
Recruitment Consultant
Adecco
Aug 2016 - Present (8 years 9 months)
Managed the temporary supply desk, initially contract managing a key account with 50 temporary staff. Transitioned to a cold recruitment consultant desk with a strong sales focus, achieving high margins and winning awards for new business. Conducted group interviews, inductions, and ensured smooth account operations.
Customer Service Advisor
Eon – Manpower Agency
Mar 2015 - Present (10 years 2 months)
Provided customer service support in a temporary position. Assisted customers with inquiries and resolved issues efficiently. Maintained a high level of customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving.
Service Advisor
Glassolutions
Sep 2014 - Present (10 years 8 months)
Provided service support to clients, addressing their needs and ensuring satisfaction. Managed inquiries and maintained accurate records. Collaborated with team members to optimize service delivery processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Swinton Sixth Form
Business Studies, Law, Business Studies and Law
Completed studies in Business Studies and Law at Swinton Sixth Form.
Thomas Rotherham College
Media, Law, Business Studies, Media, Law, Business Studies
Undertook studies in Media, Law, and Business Studies at Thomas Rotherham College.
Swinton Community School
GCSEs, Various
Achieved qualifications in various subjects including Business Studies Double Award (A/A), Mathematics (B), English Language (B), English Literature (B), Science (C), Sports Studies (A), and ECDL computing award (PASS).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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