Ben Williams

A Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Leader with a proven track record in scaling businesses and building high-performing teams. Recruitment and Operations Director of a specialist recruitment agency focused on the Defence, Government, and National Security sectors. Formerly Head of Recruitment for a private equity-backed consultancy (VIMA Group), where I designed and led the strategy that grew the company from 18 to over 165+ employees.

My expertise combines strategic leadership with hands on 360 recruitment skills learned in agency environments.

Recruitment and Operations Director

November 2023 - Present | Bulb Resourcing

Directed the operational and recruitment strategy for a specialist recruitment business focused on the Defence, Government, and National Security sectors. Successfully blended a modern, tech-enabled strategy with a people-first approach.

Head of Recruitment / Talent Acquisition Lead

December 2019 - November 2023 | VIMA Group / TUPE to Frazer-Nash Consultancy*

*VIMA Group was acquired by Frazer-Nash consultancy in 2023

• Talent Acquisition Lead | August 2023 - November 2023 | Fraser-Nash Consultancy
• Head of Recruitment | November 2021 - August 2023 | VIMA Group
• Permanent Recruitment Lead | December 2019 - November 2021 | VIMA Group

360 Recruitment Consultant

January 2019 - December 2019 | Real Time Consultants

Managed both permanent and contract placements across the IT sector, including Infrastructure, Project Management, and Software Development.

360 Recruitment Consultant

August 2016 - January 2019 | Fusion People

Managed the full 360 recruitment lifecycle for a select portfolio of UK businesses, specialising in IT Infrastructure and Support.

• APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), Association for Project Management, 2022
• BA HON Media Practice, University of the West of England, 2005 - 2008
• BTEC National Diploma in Media Studies, City of Bath College, 2002 - 2004