Simon Cipd

Simon McIvor Assoc CIPD is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of recruitment experience in the UK and Ireland, adept at utilizing job boards, passive searching, and social media for talent acquisition.

His expertise spans various industries including multilingual roles, IT, Insurance, gaming, travel, and engineering, having worked in both in-house and outsourced recruitment settings.

Simon has a strong background in team collaboration, team management, and operating in standalone recruitment roles, demonstrating versatility in his career.

He has effectively managed Master Services Agreements for agency suppliers and successfully implemented direct recruitment strategies resulting in significant cost savings of £1,000,000 compared to 3rd party agreements.

Simon's educational background includes studying as a CIPD Associate Member at the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development in Belfast Met, holding a Higher National Diploma in Business Studies from the University of Ulster.

Throughout his career, Simon McIvor has held various key positions such as Talent Acquisition Manager, Talent Acquisition Partner (Defence and Security), Talent Acquisition Team Leader at Jacobs, Recruiter at Norbord, Engineering Recruitment Manager at Whurk Recruitment Limited, and other pivotal roles in organizations like Babcock International Group, Specsavers Recruitment Services, and Royal Mail.

His experience showcases a comprehensive understanding of recruitment processes, strategic talent sourcing, and management of recruitment operations across diverse sectors.