Kimberly Jelley
@kimberlyjelley
Experienced Recruitment and HR professional with a passion for retention.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated and highly experienced Recruitment and HR professional with over 15 years of experience across diverse industries, predominantly in education and healthcare. My expertise lies in recruitment strategy, staff welfare, and HR compliance, where I have consistently proven my ability to build positive work environments and foster employee retention.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led recruitment initiatives, developed cost-effective growth strategies, and implemented compliance measures that align with regulatory standards. My role as HR & Recruitment Manager at Farm Linc has allowed me to expand my skills in overseeing HR operations while ensuring the well-being of staff and candidates alike. I am passionate about enhancing organizational culture and delivering impactful business outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HR & Recruitment Manager
Farm Linc
Nov 2024 - Present (7 months)
Oversaw HR operations and led recruitment for agricultural laborers, implementing ATS and compliance measures. Developed cost-effective growth strategies and ensured adherence to GDPR and other regulations.
Managing Director
Beyond Recruitment Solutions
Sep 2023 - Oct 2023 (1 month)
Founded a recruitment consultancy focused on health, social care, and education, specializing in staff retention. Developed a business website and provided consultancy to reduce agency spend.
Head of Recruitment
Tops Day Nurseries & Aspire Training
Jun 2023 - Sep 2023 (3 months)
Managed recruitment for 33 nurseries, overseeing a team and streamlining recruitment processes, resulting in a significant increase in applications. Partnered with educational institutions to enhance recruitment efforts.
Recruitment Lead
The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT)
May 2018 - May 2023 (5 years)
Pioneered the Recruitment Lead role, driving recruitment for care homes and building relationships with local job centers and educational institutions to source candidates.
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Simply Education
Jan 2018 - Apr 2018 (3 months)
Built relationships with schools to place teaching staff, successfully filling both permanent and temporary positions.
Education Consultant / Branch Manager
Mana Education
Nov 2013 - Dec 2017 (4 years 1 month)
Managed recruitment for secondary education, expanding operations and developing career workshops for new teachers, collaborating with universities for student placements.
Recruitment Consultant
Reeson Education
Apr 2013 - Oct 2013 (6 months)
Established relationships with schools in London, securing high-value placements and contributing to revenue growth.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Data Protection Essentials for Labour Providers
Certification, Data Protection
2025 - 2025
Training focused on data protection regulations relevant to labour providers.
Team Teach Level 1
Certification, Education
2024 - 2024
Training in Team Teach techniques for managing challenging behavior.
GDPR Advanced
Certification, Data Protection
2023 - 2023
Advanced training on General Data Protection Regulation compliance.
Safer Recruitment in Education
Certification, Education
2023 - 2023
Training focused on safer recruitment practices within educational settings.
Care Certificate
Certification, Health Care
2018 - 2018
Certification demonstrating knowledge and skills required for care workers.
Safeguarding Training
Certification, Education
2016 - 2016
Training focused on safeguarding practices in educational and care settings.
Prevent Duty Training
Certification, Education
2016 - 2016
Training on the Prevent Duty to safeguard individuals from radicalization.
REC Certificate in Recruitment Practice
Certification, Recruitment
2010 - 2010
Certification in best practices for recruitment processes.
Every Child Matters
Certification, Child Welfare
2009 - 2009
Training on the Every Child Matters framework for child welfare.
First Aid
Certification, Health Care
2008 - 2008
Certification in first aid practices and emergency response.
A1 Assessor Award
Certification, Education
2008 - 2008
Award for assessing and supporting learners in the workplace.
Numeracy Level 3 Subject Support
Certification, Education
2007 - 2007
Support qualification in numeracy for educational settings.
Complying with Agency Workers Regulations (AWR)
Certification, Employment Law
2005 - 2005
Training on compliance with regulations affecting agency workers.
GCSEs
GCSEs, General Education
2000 - 2000
Achieved 9 GCSEs at A-C grade, including Maths and English.
CIPD Level 5 in HR
CIPD Level 5, Human Resources
Aspiring to commence CIPD Level 5 in HR to further develop my knowledge and skills in HR management and strategy.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Portfolio
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