Alison Mannell

I started Firebird Training having identified that companies in the South East of England were finding it hard to source and retain staff in the recruitment industry.

I started in recruitment in 1995 and has worked for Small, Medium and Large UK and International Recruitment Organisations in London, Australia and Kent.

I have extensive experience in Contract, Temporary and Permanent Recruitment in both the private and public sectors and has worked as an Internal Recruiter in Human Resources so has experience of Recruiters from the other side!

I also works closely with local colleges and employers to aid and give advice on their recruitment campaigns to employ young people.

Having worked for many years with young peole and employers, I realised that there is a distinct lack of social and life skills in young people entering the employment market and hears repeatedly employers saying that young people lack employability skills. Having spent the last year putting together a 'Becoming Work Ready' programme she has finally launched it to the market and had very positive feedback so far with some great results.

I am a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, has a Master of Business Administration Degree specialising in Human Resources and Marketing and is studying to be a Personal Life Coach and Youth Impact Coach.