Kai

Results-driven Recruitment Leader with over 15 years of experience across the Education, Health & Social Care, and Construction sectors. Proven track record in building and scaling high-performing recruitment teams, managing end-to-end operations, and delivering revenue growth in startup and corporate environments. Adept in business development, compliance, team leadership, and strategic client partnerships.

Passionate about driving performance, operational excellence, and quality service delivery.

Founder & Recruitment Manager - Edukai Recruitment - UK

(2022-09)

Education sector recruitment agency providing high-quality teaching and support staff to schools across the UK.

• Set business strategy, manage operations, and lead brand development
• Oversee full recruitment cycle ensuring safeguarding and compliance
• Build and manage school partnerships and talent pipelines
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing recruitment team
• Drive digital marketing, brand visibility, and client acquisition

Recruitment Manager - Lunatus Education - Kent, London, Southeast

(2018-10 - 2022-07)

Launched Education division within a multi-sector startup agency.

• Full P&L responsibility for the division
• Developed new client relationships across Kent, London, and Southeast
• Managed end-to-end recruitment delivery for temp and perm roles
• Monitored team performance and implemented marketing strategies

Senior Business Manager - Reed - London and South East

(2014-09 - 2018-07)

Promoted from Business Manager to Senior Business Manager (2017) overseeing Qualified Social Worker and Best Interest Assessor placements across London and South East.

• Grew business unit to £750k NI
• Managed 5 staff and maintained high compliance audit scores (96–100%)
• Delivered MSP/RPO contracts through portals and VMS platforms
• Full P&L ownership and team leadership
• Developed and maintained key client relationships
• Delivered strategic workforce planning and bid/tender responses
• Led recruitment delivery, compliance, and contract performance

Employer Engagement / Recruitment Manager - Prospects Apprenticeships

(2012-01 - 2014-08)

• Led recruitment and pastoral support team for apprenticeship programme
• National Account Manager for over 60 employers, including logistics sector clients
• Achieved 90% retention rate and managed £120k p/a account
• Oversaw all marketing, outreach, and recruitment processes

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Freelance

(2011-01 - 2012-01)

Senior/Divisional Consultant - TGM Consulting

(2008-01 - 2010-11)

Recruitment Consultant - Keyman Personnel

(2006-02 - 2007-12)

BSc - Multi-Media Computing / Music & Sound Recording - Thames Valley University

GNVQ Advanced - Media Studies - Lambeth College

GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, IT, Media, Art, Graphics - Forest Hill School