Steve Shakespeare

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Who am I and what can I do for you?

I head up the Industry Division and have worked for Sacco Mann since 2000, having previously worked in IT recruitment. I enjoy most sports and play a couple of them - badly. I have run the Jane Tomlinson 10K race in Leeds and  participated in a Sprint Triathlon in 2010.

I've moved jobs only twice in my professional career and think I am therefore a little more appreciative of the significance of talking to recruiters, changing jobs, handing in your notice etc. Changing jobs is never likely to be without any risk or apprehension. I will do my best to help you obtain the information you need to be able to analyse whether a role is right for you.

I enjoy the job I do and believe we genuinely do things differently at Sacco Mann. People's careers matter a great deal to them and it's rewarding that our efforts positively affect our candidates' lives and those of their families.

If I wasn't doing what I'm doing now, what alternative career would I choose and why?

Unfortunately, I'm pretty much at the age when footballers retire.  So, as I come to terms with the fact that I'm unlikely to get a squad number in the next tournament, I'm thinking of giving Simon Cowell a call and digging out my drum kit!!

Likes: Long haul holidays and exotic destinations, parenthood.

Dislikes: The fact that, as good as parenthood is, it does interfere with your ability to go on long haul holidays and visit exotic destinations!  Everything to do with Information Technology (see photo!)

Five words that describe me:  Positive, loyal, discreet, considerate and sensitive