
Richa Thakur
@richathakur
I deliver executive search and talent strategies that drive transformation and growth.
What I'm looking for
I've delivered retained executive searches for Director, Partner and C-suite roles at Alevio Consulting across private equity, consulting, technology, and fire and security. I partner with investors and senior stakeholders to identify leaders who support growth and transformation.
I combine executive market mapping, talent intelligence, competitor benchmarking, and structured assessment to guide strategic hiring decisions. My sourcing strategies increased qualified executive submissions by 40%, while my assessment processes contributed to an 85% offer acceptance rate.
Across the UK, EMEA, and APAC, I've led talent acquisition, recruitment operations, and consulting engagements for technology, financial, manufacturing, education, and private-equity-backed businesses. I've supported finance transformation hiring at a leading UK bank and built leadership pipelines through a network of 100+ senior executives.
I'm looking for outside IR35 contracts where I can bring data-driven talent strategy, stakeholder advisory, and scalable delivery models to complex hiring and transformation challenges.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Talent Acquisition Delivery and Business Development Lead
Alevio Consulting
Aug 2022 - Jul 2026 (3 years 11 months)
Delivered retained executive search assignments for Director, Partner and C-suite roles across private equity, consulting, technology, fire and security sectors. Partnered with investors and senior stakeholders to identify leadership talent supporting business growth and transformation.
Recruitment Manager
Appoint Employment Ltd
Feb 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year 2 months)
Led team operations and redesigned processes that improved recruitment efficiency and overall client satisfaction rates. Implemented advanced ATS workflows that automated tasks and reduced operational turnaround across business functions.
Talent Partner
Robocore UK Ltd
Aug 2020 - Oct 2020 (2 months)
Delivered client consulting on sourcing strategy that optimized digital channels and reduced hiring lead times. Enhanced recruitment operations through social-media analytics and CRM data integration for improved targeting precision.
Lead Consultant
Sciente International Pte Ltd
Jan 2020 - Jul 2020 (6 months)
Advised regional clients on workforce transformation strategies aligned with enterprise technology and data initiatives. Delivered process consulting that elevated lifecycle management efficiency and ensured data accuracy across operations.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Orange Business Services
Jun 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 6 months)
Partnered with business units to design targeted acquisition strategies aligned with enterprise digital growth objectives. Delivered operational efficiency through streamlined hiring processes and technology-based candidate tracking systems.
Senior Recruitment Specialist
Bloom Systems Pvt Ltd
Mar 2016 - Jun 2018 (2 years 3 months)
Directed recruitment operations that delivered consistent hiring outcomes for global technology and consulting clients. Standardized end-to-end workflows that improved coordination and reduced candidate turnaround times.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Nelito Systems Limited (Tata Group)
May 2011 - Oct 2013 (2 years 5 months)
Delivered recruitment consulting for overseas clients ensuring alignment with operational and performance requirements. Designed repeatable hiring processes that maintained quality, compliance, and adherence to delivery timelines.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Westminster
Master of Science, International Human Resource Management
Master of Science in International Human Resource Management from the University of Westminster, completed in 2023.
SIES College of Management Studies
Executive Post Graduate Program, Business Management
Executive Post Graduate Program in Business Management with a focus on Human Resource Management, completed in 2011.
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Management Studies, Management Studies
Bachelor of Management Studies from the University of Mumbai, completed in 2008.
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