An International Executive Search consultant, specialist in recruiting hard to attract C-Level, Director and Management level candidates for niche executive, commercial, technical, operational and management vacancies. Trained as a generalist, experienced in a variety of sectors. Currently focusing on Scientific Markets - particularly Testing, Inspection and Certification service providers, and CRO's. Most of which is retained but some contingent too. I am always looking to network and happily accept cold contact from potential candidates and clients. Contact me by emailing James.Smethurst@CSGTalent.com or calling 01132 585150. “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.” - Zig Ziglar Specialties: TIC Market, CRO's, Executive Search and Selection, Retained Search, Contingent Search, Head Hunting, Talent Acquisition, Niche Recruitment. TIC - Testing, Inspection and Certification Industries: - Certification - BusinessAssurance/Management Systems Certification, Software, ISO, CE Marking & Quality Marking, Product Certification. - CRO - Bioanalysis, Central Laboratory, Clinical and Pre-Clinical Trials, Toxicology, Safety Pharmacology, Drug Discovery, Drug Development, CMC, Regulatory Affairs. - Microbiology and Chemistry - Environmental, Food, Pharmaceutical, Water, Chemicals, Agricultural. - Industrial Testing and Certification - Aerospace & Automotive, OCM (Oil Condition Monitoring), Marine, Mining & Minerals, Industrial Equipment and Machinery. - Product Safety Testing - Building Products, Consumer Goods, Electrical & Electronic devices, HazLoc, IT & Telecoms, Lifting Equipment, Medical Devices, Toys & Retail, Textiles, Wireless. - Materials Technology & Testing - Spectroscopy, XRD, XRF, SEM, XPS, 3DP surface testing, High Temperature Testing, Flextural & Compressive Stress Strain Testing, Lifting Equipment, Automotive & Aerospace Finishing, Coatings.

Executive Search Specialist & Business Manager for TIC & CRO Markets @ Established in 2003, the Combined Selection Group source the world’s best talent for clients in over 50 countries globally, offering recruitment solutions in permanent, contract and executive search. Operating from 10 international offices with regional hubs across the UK, EMEA, US & ASIAPAC. Our Vision is to be the first and continuous choice, when managing both our clients’ global talent needs and candidates' long term careers. Focusing on six major Practice areas of Built Environment, Consumer, Energy, Health & Social Care, Industrial Technology and Life Science sectors. The company was formed in 2003 and in 2015 a rebrand brought together six previously separate recruitment brands (Blue Marble, BW Penman, Core Consulting, Core Care, Rilwood Associates and Whiterock Executive) under one new brand, CSG – The Global Talent Experts. From September 2012 to Present (3 years 4 months) Leeds, United KingdomRecruitment Consultant @ Specialising in contract recruitment within the construction industry, my expertise was selling to M&E Contractors for commercial and industrial projects such as Schools, Offices, Hospitals, Colleges, Shop Fits as well as Power Stations (Killingholme, Staythorpe, Ratcliffe, Little Barford, Iron Bridge), Water Treatment Works (Waste & Clean), Chemical Plants, Oil Refineries, CCGT's and Workshop based environments. Specialising in: Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Engineering Trades & Labour. Short and Long Term Projects valuing from £300,000 up to multi-million pound new build installations as well as Blue book sites, NAECI Contracts, Maintenance Contracts and Outage Contracts. Employment legislation such as the AWD & Agency Workers Regulations, Penisions & Well Plan, CIS & PAYE employment law, NAECI & Blue Book contract law, ECIA committee. From January 2012 to September 2012 (9 months) Wakefield, United KingdomOverseas Sales Rep / Hotel Assistant Manager @ As an overseas sales rep in a B2C environment I was responsible for the sale of excursions and the delivery of customer service scores over 85%. As Assistant Hotel Manager I was responsible for managing 15 members of staff which included the commercial running of the hotel, bar, restaurant as well as standards for hygiene, housekeeping and service delivery. Consistently within the top 3 achievers for total weekly sales, Reached a season turnover of £100,000 in a 6 month season, almost doubling the results which the previous sales rep had achieved. Won awards for biggest revenue earner, best ancillary sales and had the highest conversion rate for cross selling between our range of services and products. Promoted from general assistant role to shift management and finally hotel assistant manager. From October 2009 to October 2011 (2 years 1 month) Hostel Manager @ Having only initially volunteered for two weeks work, after demonstrating hard work, an honest attitude and a strong commercial acumen to the owner of the business I was given the responsibility of managing the commercial operations for the hostel and island tour businesses. This was a fixed term 6 month contract. From April 2009 to September 2009 (6 months) Australia

James Smethurst is skilled in: Recruiting, Executive Search, Sales Management, Leadership, Performance Management, Business Development, New Business Development, Negotiation, Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Contract Recruitment, Permanent Placement, Candidate Generation, Recruitment Advertising, Customer Service, Employment Law, Resilience