Speakers

I’m Michael Stevenson -a recruiter who believes hiring shouldn’t feel like pulling teeth.

For over 2 decades, I’ve helped businesses across the UK build teams that stick. From scaling start-ups who needed speed without losing quality, to established companies tired of hearing the same old “we’re passionate about people” pitch, I’ve been the one to cut through the noise.

Here’s what I bring:

*Proven results – from reducing time-to-hire by 40% to filling those “impossible” roles everyone else gave up on.

*Straight-talking recruitment – no smoke, no mirrors, no inflated margins. Just clear, honest partnership.

*Smarter hiring with AI – soon to be certified in ChatGPT for HR (AIHR), and actively using AI tools to save clients time and uncover hidden talent, we may aswell embrace the future

*Long-term thinking – it’s not just about getting someone through the door, it’s about building teams that grow and stay.

When I’m not matching great people with great businesses, you’ll usually find me… football coaching for Leicester United, with my family, doing DIY badly and when i get 5 minutes even a bit of gaming