Ben Knight
About Ben Knight
Ben Knight is a Senior Account Executive at Employment Hero, specializing in global recruitment for mid to senior level positions. He has extensive experience in legal recruitment and has worked in various roles across the UK and Australia.
Current Role at Employment Hero
Ben Knight currently serves as a Senior Account Executive - Global Teams at Employment Hero. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's objectives in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In this role, he focuses on managing client relationships and driving recruitment strategies for global teams.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Prior to his current role, Ben Knight worked at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment as a Legal Recruitment Consultant from 2015 to 2016 in Manchester, United Kingdom. He specialized in recruiting mid to senior level appointments in the Midlands and Cambridgeshire region. He also worked at Ambition as a Senior Recruitment Consultant from 2017 to 2021, where he was part of the highly profitable Accountability division, focusing on Accounting and Payroll recruitment.
Educational Background
Ben Knight studied at Swansea University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from 2011 to 2014. He also attended Cardinal Newman College Preston, studying Politics and Economics, along with History, from 2009 to 2011. His educational background provides a foundation for his analytical skills in recruitment.
Recruitment Achievements
During his tenure at Douglas Scott, Ben Knight helped numerous Legal 500 and Boutique High Street Practices secure experienced candidates. His efforts contributed to the successful placement of legal professionals, showcasing his ability to meet the needs of clients in the legal sector.
Career Progression
Ben Knight's career in recruitment began at Richmond Knightley Recruitment, where he worked as a Legal Recruitment Consultant for six months in 2014. He then transitioned to Douglas Scott, followed by a four-year role at Ambition, before returning to Employment Hero. His diverse experience across various recruitment roles has shaped his expertise in the field.