THE RAW TALENT 'WHY'
We believe hiring people based on a CV is wrong, instead, we focus on ‘playing to win’ and structure our recruitment process around abilities, behaviours and competencies. We are passionate about breaking the norm and challenging how organisations recruit their future champions.
SHOWCASING ABILITY . NURTURING SUCCESS
Founded in 2011, Raw Talent Academy has partnered with organisations across the UK, helping them to recruit the best talent based on competence & ability. In that time, over 700 candidates have secured a rewarding career with structured coaching and development. For organisations looking to recruit, Raw Talent run their bespoke Academy process. Looking at the widest talent pool possible and identifying candidates who match the organisation’s profile. For individuals looking to start a first or new career, Raw Talent looks past their CV, their education and their prior experience to speak to the individual. Understanding their motivations, desires and commitment to securing a new career. Candidates are then invited to showcase their ability at an Audition Day.
Meet our Founder
Lee McQueen
As an experienced employer and recruiter of talent, Lee had a vision of a better way to recruit. Before embarking on his journey to change recruitment by founding Raw Talent, Lee managed to find time to become a BBC Apprentice Winner and work for Lord Sugar.
Matt Price
Director
Starting with Raw Talent in 2014, Matt Price is now a Director and responsible for client services. Matt is a keen drum & bass fan and father to 2 beautiful children.
Heather Saunders
Head of Operations & PA to Lee McQueen
Heather joined the business in 2012 and has since helped and supported all teams across the business. She is responsible for managing Lee and all operational aspects within Raw Talent.
Heather loves her music and family is the most important thing to her (having a teenage daughter definitely keeps her on her toes!).
Alex Lucas
Coach
Alex joined Raw Talent in July 2012 as Head Coach. Alex has played a key role in creating, developing and delivering Raw Talent’s sales training. Alex has also delivered training internally to Raw Talent’s sales and recruitment talent. Visit the Sales Training page for more information.
John Walker
Non-Executive Chairman
John joined Raw Talent in mid-2017 as the organisation appointed a Board of Directors. A former President & CEO of Interface Europe and Asia Pacific – playing a key role in growing Interface into a global, multi-billion-pound turnover organisation – John will provide experience and guidance to the organisation.
Sue Cooper
Non-Executive Director
Former Morgan Hunt CEO & Managing Director, Sue also joined as a Non-Executive Director in mid-2017. Sue has an unrivalled knowledge of recruitment, network and her experience in growing Morgan Hunt to a 300 plus employee organisation will be invaluable to Raw Talent.
Bradley Whittock
Non-Executive Director (Finance)
Bradley joined at the same time as John and Sue with a focus on Finance. Bradley is an experienced Finance Director who specialises in working with SME’s advising them on business planning and strategic accounting.
Cat Gardner
Recruiter
With almost 10 years’ experience of working in recruitment, Cat joined the Raw Talent team in September 2017.
With a background in managing large teams and working in business development for a global recruitment firm, Cat is now excited to returned to her roots as Recruiter
Alpesh Unalkat
Capita DIS
Capita Document and Information Services ran a Sales Academy for their London office seeking to hire a number of trainee sales consultants.
Rachel Barr
TP ICAP
To date, TP ICAP (formerly Tullett Prebon) has run three Sales Academies – two in London and one in New York – hiring Trainee Brokers as part of their expansion plans. TP ICAP’s next Academy is scheduled for September 2017.
AWARDS
Sales Innovation Expo Best Service Award 2017 Named 27th in The Sun’s ‘Best of British Awards 2016’ Oxfordshire Business Awards ‘Small Business of the Year 2015’ Director Lee McQueen named Oxfordshire Business Awards ‘Young Business Person of the Year 2015’ Shortlisted Newcomer of the Year 2014 – Onrec Awards Oxfordshire Business Awards ‘New Business of the Year 2013’ Shortlisted ‘Outstanding Outsourced Recruitment Organisation’ – Recruiter Awards for Excellence 2013 Smarta 100 Winner 2011
OUR DOOR IS ALWAYS
OPEN TO EXCEPTIONAL TALENT!
Founded in 2011, Raw Talent Academy has partnered with organisations across the UK, helping them to recruit the best talent based on competence & ability. In that time, over 700 candidates have secured a rewarding career with structured coaching and development. If you want to join the Raw Talent team, apply today.
