Kalum Downes
About Kalum Downes
Kalum Downes is an Internal Tech Recruiter currently working at Backbase in Bristol, England. He has a background in recruitment, having previously held positions at Lawrence Harvey, Rocko, and Hays IT Services.
Work at Backbase
Kalum Downes has been employed at Backbase as an Internal Tech Recruiter since 2022. In this role, he focuses on sourcing and recruiting technology talent to support the company's growth and operational needs. His work involves collaborating with various teams to understand their recruitment requirements and implementing effective strategies to attract qualified candidates.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Before joining Backbase, Kalum Downes worked at Lawrence Harvey as a Senior Consultant from 2019 to 2021. He spent two years in Bristol, United Kingdom, where he specialized in recruitment services. Following this, he served as a Resource Partner at Rocko from 2021 to 2022, contributing to in-house recruitment efforts for one year. Additionally, he worked at Hays IT Services as a Senior Recruitment Consultant and Key Account Manager from 2017 to 2019, also in Bristol.
Education and Training
Kalum Downes studied at City of Bristol College from 2009 to 2011, completing a two-year program. Prior to that, he attended Kingsfield School from 2003 to 2008, where he spent five years. His educational background has provided him with foundational skills applicable to his career in recruitment.
Career Timeline
Kalum Downes has built a career in recruitment over several years. He began his journey at Hays IT Services from 2017 to 2019, followed by a position at Lawrence Harvey from 2019 to 2021. He then transitioned to Rocko for one year before joining Backbase in 2022, where he continues to work as an Internal Tech Recruiter.