Mame Sika Boateng

PhD researcher and HR professional with over a decade of experience spanning vocational education policy, workforce development, compliance, and human resources. Doctoral research examined UK engineering degree apprenticeships as systemic alternatives to traditional university routes, developing original theoretical contributions on skills formation, institutional coordination, and policy design in liberal market economies. Combines research expertise with hands-on operational experience in compliance, HR, and recruitment across multiple sectors.

Seeking strategy and policy roles where research insight and practical workforce experience can drive meaningful organisational and societal change.

Compliance Auditor - Search Consultancy - Fully Remote

(2023-09)

• Conducted compliance and quality assurance audits on parcel documentation and safe parcel programme processes against operational standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality frameworks.
• Applied standard operating procedures and compliance guidelines consistently when assessing parcel safety and presentation.
• Produced written audit reports with findings and recommendations; collaborate with operational teams on corrective actions and monitor progress against compliance targets.
• Identified systemic compliance issues and recommend policy and process enhancements to drive continuous improvement.

Regional Recruitment Consultant - H1 Healthcare - Glasgow

(2023-04 - 2023-09)

Fixed Term Contract • Hybrid

• Built and maintained candidate pipelines through active networking, relationship management, and industry engagement to stay informed on skills demand and market trends.
• Operated applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage candidate information, track applications, and support hiring managers and HR teams in keeping recruitment processes aligned with organisational objectives.
• Managed recruitment across multiple regions, souring and placing qualified candidates whilst maintaining full compliance with organisational hiring goals and timelines.

Doctoral Research (Full Time) - University of Strathclyde - Glasgow

(2022-11 - 2023-04)

• Dedicated full time to doctoral research on UK engineering degree apprenticeships funded by University of Strathclyde Business School Research Studentship.

HR Onboarding Specialist - City Facilities Management

(2021-11 - 2022-11)

Hybrid

• Managed end-to-end employee onboarding, coordinating with Divisional Managers and Payroll; processed contractual changes, secondments, transfers, and leavers including exit interviews.
• Maintained accurate personnel records on Cascade ensuring GDPR compliance; created and managed job requisitions ensuring right-to-work compliance.
• Created and managed job requisitions across multiple platforms, ensuring timely recruitment and right-to-work compliance.

Account Specialist - Randstad (Coca-Cola)

(2021-07 - 2021-11)

Hybrid

• Managed temporary workforce recruitment pipeline using client demand forecasting; met strict SLAs and produced weekly stakeholder reports.
• Developed and implemented strategies to attract candidates into the business, supported, mentored and shared skills with team members throughout the recruitment process.

Recruitment Resourcer - Webhelp

(2018-10 - 2021-07)

Hybrid

• Delivered end-to-end recruitment across LinkedIn, indeed, and Total Jobs; negotiated salary arrangements, coordinated right-to-work checks, acquired new clients through market mapping.

Data Entry Specialist - Plus Recruitment - Dartford

(2016 - 2018)

Developed strong administrative, data management, and client communication foundations.

Data Entry Assistant - Kingbee Consultancy - London

(2014 - 2016)

Developed strong administrative, data management, and client communication foundations.

PhD - Degree-Level Vocational Education and Training: Are Apprenticeships the Answer? - University of Strathclyde (2018 - 2026)

MSc - Project Management - London South Bank University (2016 - 2018)

BA (Hons) - Management Science - London South Bank University (2013 - 2016)