Wade King
@wadeking
Enthusiastic recruitment professional with expertise in talent acquisition.
What I'm looking for
I am an enthusiastic and outgoing recruitment professional with a robust work ethic and strong organizational skills. My experience spans various sectors, including technology and business services, where I have successfully partnered with prominent organizations such as Freshfields, Sky, and Accenture. I have a proven track record in talent sourcing and delivery, consistently achieving high interview-to-offer rates and maintaining excellent candidate relationships.
In my recent role as a Sourcing Specialist at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, I collaborated closely with hiring managers to understand their needs and effectively sourced candidates through direct engagement and innovative recruitment strategies. My ability to build strong relationships with candidates and stakeholders has contributed positively to the candidate experience, ensuring a seamless recruitment process from initial screening to offer management.
With over 70 LinkedIn recommendations, I pride myself on my ability to adapt to demanding recruitment environments and deliver results that exceed expectations. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to attract top talent and contribute to the success of my future employer.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Talent Acquisition - Sourcing Specialist
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Feb 2024 - Aug 2024 (6 months)
Partnered with Recruitment Managers and Hiring Managers to understand hiring needs and source talent. Recruited for multiple positions, achieving several offers and hires for Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, HR Advisors, Commercial Financial Analysts, and Information Technology requirements. Maintained a pipeline of candidates for current and future hiring needs, creating and updating ta
Talent Acquisition – Senior Sourcing Specialist
Rethink Group (RPO)
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Recruited for Dentsu and Sky accounts, focusing on IT requirements including Software Development, IT Infrastructure, DevOps, Project Management, UX Designers, and Business Analysis. Identified, attracted, sourced, and head-hunted candidates for permanent requirements. Provided first-class candidate experience from initial screening to offer management and pre-hire processes.
Recruitment Consultant (Tech)
Park Lane Recruitment
Feb 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Collaborated with TEAM members to deliver into their clients, focusing on IT-related requirements including IT Infrastructure, Project Management, and Software Development. Engaged and identified candidates, ensuring they were fully briefed and met the required skills and experience. Managed candidate interviews, feedback, and offer processes.
Recruitment Business Partner (Tech)
Matt Burton Associates (RPO)
Apr 2019 - Jan 2020 (9 months)
Provided direct, full-cycle recruitment for clients, engaging with hiring managers to understand their requirements and recruitment processes. Managed and contributed to various recruitment projects for The Coventry Building Society and Fivium. Identified talent, managed candidate relationships, and built talent pools for future needs.
Recruiter (Engineering)
Outsource UK
Aug 2018 - Feb 2019 (6 months)
Identified and sourced candidates for permanent requirements within the defence industry sector, specifically engineering roles. Utilized job board screening and headhunting techniques via LinkedIn. Arranged interviews for clients and attended client meetings.
Recruitment Consultant (Tech)
Captura Resourcing
Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 (3 years)
Performed initial screening of potential candidates to verify they met required criteria and successfully delivered into client accounts. Managed the full recruitment lifecycle from obtaining client briefs to screening candidates and overseeing the offer process. Successfully brought in new business within financial services, managed services, and consultancy sectors.
Principal Sourcing Consultant
Inspired Recruitment
Mar 2014 - Jun 2015 (1 year 3 months)
Identified and sourced candidates for permanent requirements within the defence industry and FMCG sector. Engaged with candidates, briefing them about responsibilities, salary, and benefits, and establishing suitability before submission. Managed interview arrangements, feedback, and reference checking.
Senior Sourcing Specialist (Tech)
DP Connect
Oct 2006 - Nov 2013 (7 years 1 month)
Supported and collaborated with recruitment partners to ensure a smooth recruitment process. Proactively engaged and identified candidates for contract and permanent requirements, developing plans for sourcing and attracting talent. Focused on supporting recruitment needs for clients within IT Infrastructure and IT Operations environments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
City & Guilds
NVQ Business Administration Levels I & II, Business Administration
Completed NVQ Levels I & II in Business Administration. This qualification provided a foundational understanding of administrative processes and business operations.
City & Guilds
Graphic Design & Print, Graphic Design & Print
Studied Graphic Design & Print, gaining skills in visual communication and print production techniques. This education provided a creative foundation.
Unknown
GCSE, General Studies
Achieved 9 GCSEs, demonstrating a broad educational foundation across various subjects. This included core academic disciplines.
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